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Humanity is breaking all the wrong climate change records. It's going to take a massive shift and transformative action at #COP28 to avoid coming back to issue the same unheeded warnings, like a broken record, year after year. Latest #EmissionsGap Report:

Humanity is breaking all the wrong climate change records. It's going to take a massive shift and transformative action at #COP28 to avoid coming back to issue the same unheeded warnings, like a broken record, year after year. Latest #EmissionsGap Report:

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Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! Join us in celebrating our planet and recognizing the power we all have to protect it. Every voice matters. Every action counts. Join the movement. Together, let’s #BeatPlasticPollution.

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! Join us in celebrating our planet and recognizing the power we all have to protect it. Every voice matters. Every action counts. Join the movement. Together, let’s #BeatPlasticPollution.

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Despite covering only 1% of the Earth, cities consume 78% of the world’s energy. By embracing integrated planning and design, cities could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 25% by 2050. On Tuesday’s #WorldCitiesDay, let’s encourage cities to step up #ClimateAction.

Despite covering only 1% of the Earth, cities consume 78% of the world’s energy. By embracing integrated planning and design, cities could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 25% by 2050. On Tuesday’s #WorldCitiesDay, let’s encourage cities to step up #ClimateAction.

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A digital bird has lost its home. Let’s save the homes of the real ones. #SaveForestsNow via UN-REDD Programme:

A digital bird has lost its home. Let’s save the homes of the real ones. #SaveForestsNow via UN-REDD Programme:

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Nearly half of all plastic waste produced worldwide comes from packaging, with much of it discarded after one use. In 2023, #FaceThePlasticTruth & pledge to think twice before making any purchase: #CleanSeas #BeatPlasticPollution

Nearly half of all plastic waste produced worldwide comes from packaging, with much of it discarded after one use. In 2023, #FaceThePlasticTruth & pledge to think twice before making any purchase: #CleanSeas #BeatPlasticPollution

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The ocean… 🌊💙 sustains life, regulates climate, hosts biodiversity, buffers storms, produces oxygen, holds untold wonder. Yet, we’ve polluted its depths and pushed it to the brink. On #WorldOceanDay and every day, let’s act to #SaveOurOcean.

The ocean… 🌊💙 sustains life, regulates climate, hosts biodiversity, buffers storms, produces oxygen, holds untold wonder. Yet, we’ve polluted its depths and pushed it to the brink. On #WorldOceanDay and every day, let’s act to #SaveOurOcean.

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🐝 This #WorldBeeDay, here are 5 ways to help save the bees! From planting bee-friendly gardens to reducing pesticide use, every small step contributes to big changes.

🐝 This #WorldBeeDay, here are 5 ways to help save the bees! From planting bee-friendly gardens to reducing pesticide use, every small step contributes to big changes.

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Cities can play a key role in protecting global ecosystems. By adopting nature-based solutions, we can boost climate resilience and restore biodiversity. With #WorldCitiesDay approaching, let's step up our efforts for #GenerationRestoration!

Cities can play a key role in protecting global ecosystems. By adopting nature-based solutions, we can boost climate resilience and restore biodiversity. With #WorldCitiesDay approaching, let's step up our efforts for #GenerationRestoration!

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Pollution is harmful. Pollution is deadly. Every year, some 9 million people die from pollution, making it one of the biggest environmental health risks to humans. Discover solutions to #BeatPollution on our interactive page.

Pollution is harmful. Pollution is deadly. Every year, some 9 million people die from pollution, making it one of the biggest environmental health risks to humans. Discover solutions to #BeatPollution on our interactive page.

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Climate change, noise, and air and chemical pollution impact our mental well-being. However, a healthy environment can uplift us. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, explore these four environmental issues and how nature and #ClimateAction offer solutions.

Climate change, noise, and air and chemical pollution impact our mental well-being. However, a healthy environment can uplift us. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, explore these four environmental issues and how nature and #ClimateAction offer solutions.

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Pulsing with life that sustains us all, forests hold the Earth's memories and our future in their roots. This #ForestsDay and every day, let's all pledge to protect these vital, irreplaceable ecosystems.

Pulsing with life that sustains us all, forests hold the Earth's memories and our future in their roots. This #ForestsDay and every day, let's all pledge to protect these vital, irreplaceable ecosystems.

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Soil is where our food begins. Improving soil fertility is critical for biodiversity as it provides essential nutrients to sustain plant growth. #GenerationRestoration

Soil is where our food begins. Improving soil fertility is critical for biodiversity as it provides essential nutrients to sustain plant growth. #GenerationRestoration

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Wetlands deliver essential services for humanity, yet more than 35% of them have been lost or degraded. Ahead of #WorldWetlandsDay, the trend of loss and degradation must be reversed. More details on #GenerationRestoration actions here:

Wetlands deliver essential services for humanity, yet more than 35% of them have been lost or degraded. Ahead of #WorldWetlandsDay, the trend of loss and degradation must be reversed. More details on #GenerationRestoration actions here:

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Turn off the lights and tune into nature. This #EarthHour at 8:30pm local time on Saturday, switch off and give an hour back to the planet, inspired by nature's own light show. 🌌 More info: Earth Hour Official

Turn off the lights and tune into nature. This #EarthHour at 8:30pm local time on Saturday, switch off and give an hour back to the planet, inspired by nature's own light show. 🌌 More info: Earth Hour Official

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By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean. All of us can take action to #BeatPlasticPollution:

By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean. All of us can take action to #BeatPlasticPollution:

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Cities are major hotspots for air pollution, which severely impacts human and planetary health. With 99% of the global population breathing polluted air and millions of lives lost yearly, let's pledge to #BeatAirPollution this #WorldCitiesDay & everyday.

Cities are major hotspots for air pollution, which severely impacts human and planetary health. With 99% of the global population breathing polluted air and millions of lives lost yearly, let's pledge to #BeatAirPollution this #WorldCitiesDay & everyday.

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Who's behind a third of the world’s food production? Bees! 🐝 They’re not just honey makers; they're key for pollinating crops. Yet, they face threats from pesticides to pollution. Ahead of #WorldBeeDay, see why they are vital #ForPeopleForPlanet:

Who's behind a third of the world’s food production? Bees! 🐝 They’re not just honey makers; they're key for pollinating crops. Yet, they face threats from pesticides to pollution. Ahead of #WorldBeeDay, see why they are vital #ForPeopleForPlanet:

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These alarming figures can be prevented if city ecosystems are improved and greener energy and transportation methods are used. Ahead of #WorldCitiesDay, we urge cities to #ActNow and join #GenerationRestoration.

These alarming figures can be prevented if city ecosystems are improved and greener energy and transportation methods are used. Ahead of #WorldCitiesDay, we urge cities to #ActNow and join #GenerationRestoration.

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Once extinct in the wild, Przewalski’s horses are roaming free again on Kazakhstan’s steppe — their native habitat — for the first time in over 200 years. 🐴 This first-ever #WorldHorseDay, learn more about the historic return of the world’s last truly wild horse.

Once extinct in the wild, Przewalski’s horses are roaming free again on Kazakhstan’s steppe — their native habitat — for the first time in over 200 years. 🐴 This first-ever #WorldHorseDay, learn more about the historic return of the world’s last truly wild horse.

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Every year, 10M hectares of forests are lost—fueling climate change and destroying biodiversity. 🌳 Protecting these precious ecosystems could slash emissions by 4 gigatonnes annually. The solutions exist. It’s time to #ActNow for a sustainable future:

Every year, 10M hectares of forests are lost—fueling climate change and destroying biodiversity. 🌳 Protecting these precious ecosystems could slash emissions by 4 gigatonnes annually. The solutions exist. It’s time to #ActNow for a sustainable future:

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The 2023 UNEP #EarthChamps—United Nations’s highest environmental honour—have just been announced! Meet the laureates that are at the forefront of efforts to protect our natural world and #BeatPlasticPollution.

The 2023 UNEP #EarthChamps—United Nations’s highest environmental honour—have just been announced! Meet the laureates that are at the forefront of efforts to protect our natural world and #BeatPlasticPollution.

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"Plastic is fantastic" is a fairy tale gone wrong. Facing a pollution nightmare that threatens our health and ecosystems, it's time to eliminate unnecessary plastic products. Join us in rewriting this story as the world crafts a #PlasticsTreaty:

"Plastic is fantastic" is a fairy tale gone wrong. Facing a pollution nightmare that threatens our health and ecosystems, it's time to eliminate unnecessary plastic products. Join us in rewriting this story as the world crafts a #PlasticsTreaty:

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De fantástico a trágico. El plástico facilitó la vida, pero ahora está asfixiando al planeta con millones de toneladas que invaden los ecosistemas. Y colorín colorado, este cuento NO ha acabado, cambiemos la historia con el #TratadoDePlásticos. ¿Te sumas?

De fantástico a trágico. El plástico facilitó la vida, pero ahora está asfixiando al planeta con millones de toneladas que invaden los ecosistemas. Y colorín colorado, este cuento NO ha acabado, cambiemos la historia con el #TratadoDePlásticos. ¿Te sumas?

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The state of the planet affects us all – both now and in the future. No matter who and where you are, everyone alive right now has a critical role to play for the future of land. We are #GenerationRestoration. 5 June is #WorldEnvironmentDay

The state of the planet affects us all – both now and in the future. No matter who and where you are, everyone alive right now has a critical role to play for the future of land. We are #GenerationRestoration. 5 June is #WorldEnvironmentDay

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.Jose Manuel Moller D's algramo_cl is turning the tide on plastics, one refill at a time. From local shops in Santiago to global brands, he's on a mission to #BeatPlasticPollution. He's a 2023 “Entrepreneurial Vision” #EarthChamps winner.

.Jose Manuel Moller D's algramo_cl is turning the tide on plastics, one refill at a time. From local shops in Santiago to global brands, he's on a mission to #BeatPlasticPollution. He's a 2023 “Entrepreneurial Vision” #EarthChamps winner.

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From solo sailor to environmental trailblazer, Ellen MacArthur's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Her mission? #BeatPlasticPollution through the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Meet Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2023 #EarthChamps winner for “Inspiration and Action”.

From solo sailor to environmental trailblazer, Ellen MacArthur's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Her mission? #BeatPlasticPollution through the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Meet Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2023 #EarthChamps winner for “Inspiration and Action”.

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She banned the use of single-use plastic, introduced a city-wide recycling programme and launched a scheme of refill stations for essentials into convenience stores. Meet Mayor Joy Belmonte of Quezon City in the Philippines and UNEP 2023 #EarthChamps for “Policy Leadership”.

She banned the use of single-use plastic, introduced a city-wide recycling programme and launched a scheme of refill stations for essentials into convenience stores. Meet Mayor Joy Belmonte of Quezon City in the Philippines and UNEP 2023 #EarthChamps for “Policy Leadership”.

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The state of the planet affects us all – both now and in the future. No matter who and where you are, everyone alive right now has a critical role to play for the future of land. We are #GenerationRestoration. 5 June is #WorldEnvironmentDay.

The state of the planet affects us all – both now and in the future. No matter who and where you are, everyone alive right now has a critical role to play for the future of land. We are #GenerationRestoration. 5 June is #WorldEnvironmentDay.

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🎤 And that’s a rap on #UNEA6! fridaamani EAGLE🦅…. and Dex.McBean close a week of critical, much-needed environmental negotiations on a high note. Here’s to making a difference #ForPeopleForPlanet, one beat at a time.

🎤 And that’s a rap on #UNEA6! fridaamani EAGLE🦅…. and Dex.McBean close a week of critical, much-needed environmental negotiations on a high note. Here’s to making a difference #ForPeopleForPlanet, one beat at a time.

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Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! But the news isn’t so happy when it comes to our planet. Ecosystems are at risk around the world. The good news is that everyone can part of #GenerationRestoration and make a difference today & every day:

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! But the news isn’t so happy when it comes to our planet. Ecosystems are at risk around the world. The good news is that everyone can part of #GenerationRestoration and make a difference today & every day:

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Climate impacts are intensifying worldwide, yet emissions continue to rise. UNEP's 2023 #EmissionsGap Report outlines the urgent steps needed to meet the Paris Agreement goals:

Climate impacts are intensifying worldwide, yet emissions continue to rise. UNEP's 2023 #EmissionsGap Report outlines the urgent steps needed to meet the Paris Agreement goals:

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#ClimateAction should be rapidly accelerating, but it is not. Progress on adaptation is slowing on all fronts. UNEP's 2023 #AdaptationGap Report outlines what’s urgently needed in three key areas: finance, planning, and implementation.

#ClimateAction should be rapidly accelerating, but it is not. Progress on adaptation is slowing on all fronts. UNEP's 2023 #AdaptationGap Report outlines what’s urgently needed in three key areas: finance, planning, and implementation.

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“We are flirting with climate disaster.” António Guterres at #WEF23 this week on the urgent need to #ActNow, in the face of potentially devastating consequences. Facts on the climate emergency:

“We are flirting with climate disaster.” António Guterres at #WEF23 this week on the urgent need to #ActNow, in the face of potentially devastating consequences. Facts on the climate emergency:

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The literal “sands of time” will run out without new thinking -- this new video, part of a wider push towards a #ZeroWaste world, sheds light on the problems associated with sand mining. #MI23

The literal “sands of time” will run out without new thinking -- this new video, part of a wider push towards a #ZeroWaste world, sheds light on the problems associated with sand mining. #MI23

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Water is life. But pollution and increased human dependency have put the Ganga River - India’s greatest natural asset at risk. Watch how farmers and advocates have stepped up #GenerationRestoration efforts to clean up this lifeline that millions of people depend on.

Water is life. But pollution and increased human dependency have put the Ganga River - India’s greatest natural asset at risk. Watch how farmers and advocates have stepped up #GenerationRestoration efforts to clean up this lifeline that millions of people depend on.

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“Coastal abrasion has gotten so severe that several of our villages have begun to sink.” But communities in Demak, Indonesia are not giving up hope. See how they pioneer an ingenious solution to save their homes & livelihoods in this new #GenerationRestoration mini-doc series:

“Coastal abrasion has gotten so severe that several of our villages have begun to sink.” But communities in Demak, Indonesia are not giving up hope. See how they pioneer an ingenious solution to save their homes & livelihoods in this new #GenerationRestoration mini-doc series:

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Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! Join us in celebrating our planet and recognizing the power we all have to protect it. Every voice matters. Every move counts. Join the movement. Together, let’s act #NowForClimate for this generation and the next.

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! Join us in celebrating our planet and recognizing the power we all have to protect it. Every voice matters. Every move counts. Join the movement. Together, let’s act #NowForClimate for this generation and the next.

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Healthy corals are lifelines for many coastal communities, providing critical ecosystem services related to food, storm barriers, medicines, and livelihoods from tourism and fishing. Get the science here:

Healthy corals are lifelines for many coastal communities, providing critical ecosystem services related to food, storm barriers, medicines, and livelihoods from tourism and fishing. Get the science here:

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The initiative @RegreenAfrica is combatting desertification in Africa. Rocky Dawuni explains how this newly designated #GenerationRestoration Flagship has already restored over 1 million hectares & is having a positive impact on 1.5 million lives.

The initiative @RegreenAfrica is combatting desertification in Africa. Rocky Dawuni explains how this newly designated #GenerationRestoration Flagship has already restored over 1 million hectares & is having a positive impact on 1.5 million lives.

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Our planet is sending us signals. Too wet. Too dry. Too hot. But listen, listen again. Do you hear something else? This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we turn the volume up on the urgent signals the Earth is sending and how, together, we can act #NowForClimate. 📽 Open Planet

Our planet is sending us signals. Too wet. Too dry. Too hot. But listen, listen again. Do you hear something else? This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we turn the volume up on the urgent signals the Earth is sending and how, together, we can act #NowForClimate. 📽 Open Planet

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