⚠️ Emissions of plastics into aquatic ecosystems are projected to nearly triple by 2040.
Individuals, especially youth, can take action to #BeatPlasticPollution to #SaveOurOcean! 🌊
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Our latest round of Intergenerational Quickfire Questions features of alongside Angus Mackay, director of the Division for Planet at the UN Institute for training and research. 🙌 Listen now as these lovely climate leaders exchange perspectives! 💚
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Aldo Manos, who attended the very first environment conference in Stockholm in '72, joined youth activist for a special side-by-side intergenerational interview with us at #Stockholm50! 🙌 This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let's remember we all have a role to play 💚
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Untreated discharges of wastewater💧in the Mediterranean sea pose serious risks to ecosystems and the health of local populations.
In response, UNEP has joined forces with to combat pollution in the Mediterranean⤵️
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Youth have the opportunity to rescue the ocean from pollution.
They need 'to do everything to reverse everything'.
Reverse
◀️Political decisions
◀️Economic decisions
◀️Individual behaviours.
#SaveOurOcean #BeatPlasticPollution
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Just below the waves 🌊 of Colombia’s coast lies a vibrant undersea world 🐚 with over 1000 square km of coral reef that is one of the richest ecosystems in the Caribbean Sea. #SaveOurOcean #ForNature
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The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, led by in collaboration with UNEP, is driving the transition to a circular economy ♻️ for plastic.
Learn more about the Commitment's growing momentum to #BeatPlasticPollution ⤵️
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Learn why safeguarding rainforests 🦥 is so urgent, the consequences of failure, and how everyone can play a role in ensuring their survival #GenerationRestoration #BetterWithForests ⤵️
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Delighted to join #WUF11 opening ceremony where SG stressed the important role of cities in leading #ClimateAction
'We must work together to bring #sustainableurbanization to scale'.
Looking forward to a week of dialogue with governments and global experts.
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Our oceans are in trouble. The UN🇺🇳 Ocean Conference must get us on track to creating a better, sustainable future for our blue world. We have the knowledge, know-how and political momentum to change the trajectory and #SaveOurOcean #UNOC2022
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The Cartagena Convention was adopted with a focus on marine pollution in the Caribbean region.
How did come about and how has it been of help to the marine environment?
#SaveOurOcean
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Welcome to the UN family, Jason Momoa!
The actor & ocean activist has been designated a Advocate for Life Below Water.
He will use his voice to help increase awareness of the urgency to #SaveOurOcean. unep.org/news-and-stori
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🚨 BREAKING: After 6 days, the 4th meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the #Post2020 Global #Biodiversity Framework has concluded.
Governments have advanced the text of the landmark agreement ahead of its adoption at #COP15 in Dec.
Press release: cbd.int/doc/press/2022
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We're excited to welcome ocean activist & movie star Jason Momoa, who has long championed the rights of people of island nations, as a UNEP Advocate for Life Below Water 🌊.
Please join us in welcoming him!
#SaveOurOcean #CleanSeas #BeatPlasticPollution
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Plastic pollution is harming our marine environment.
It destroys life below water, wreaks havoc on human food systems, and affects people’s livelihoods.
It’s time for action to #BeatPlasticPollution and #SaveOurOcean.
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The ocean holds the key to a healthy & sustainable planet.
Yet, the ocean faces many threats, from marine & noise pollution to global warming & illegal fishing & overfishing.
The Ocean Conference is set to be a critical moment to #SaveOurOcean: bit.ly/Ocean2022
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The world is not on track to meet any of its water-related #GlobalGoals.
Countries need more finance to accelerate action on freshwater ecosystems, but also more comprehensive data, forecasting & modelling to guide action & make it effective.
Learn more
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It is in everyone’s interest to #ActNow and restore the health of the ocean.
Ahead of the UN Ocean Conference tomorrow, learn what can be done to #SaveOurOcean!
➡️ bit.ly/3g2DcgI
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The ocean is a critical ally in efforts to address the climate emergency.
It generates 50% of the oxygen we need & absorbs 25% of all carbon dioxide emissions.
Ahead of the Ocean Conference, see how you can #ActNow to help #SaveOurOcean: bit.ly/3bnZc6h
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Time is running out to protect the world’s most vulnerable people, who have contributed least to the #ClimateCrisis but are hit the hardest.
We must work together to fight climate change while protecting the most vulnerable against its increasingly severe impacts.
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#DYK infrastructure is linked to all 17 of the #GlobalGoals🇺🇳, either directly or indirectly influencing the attainment of 92% of the 169 individual SDG targets.
New edition of the International Good Practice Principles for Sustainable Infrastructure➡️ bit.ly/3tMlN2L
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Food waste reduction plays a key role in addressing the triple planetary crises of:
🔸Climate change
🔸Nature and biodiversity loss
🔸Pollution and waste
Learn more with .
#FoodSytems #ThinkEatSave
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What kind of cities are needed to ensure greater sustainability, equity, and shared prosperity in the future? What will those cities look like?
#WUF11 with kicks off this weekend to address these critical questions and more: bit.ly/3QJm5kS
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“Elements of plastic in the things we use, what we eat, even in the air we breathe, can stay around forever.”
Hollywood legend has launched a video appeal about plastic’s long lifespan. This video is part of the #PlasticIsForever campaign.
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If you are planning a diving holiday, remember to dive with sustainable operators, reduce your single-use plastic usage, and travel responsibly. Here are some tips about planning a sustainable diving holiday from 👇
#SaveOurOcean #ForNature
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Important statement from Ian Fry
outlining 6 priorities to protect #humanrights:
1. in #climateaction
2. in #climate displacement
3. ensure intergenerational justice
4. corporate accountability
5. transition of workers
6. Impacts of new techs for climate
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The first Special Rapporteur on #humanrights and #climatechange, Ian Fry (@SRclimatechange), presented the priorities for his mandate to the @UN Human Rights Council.
Read his REPORT to #HRC50 here 
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Extreme heat is deadly. It also has cascading impacts on ecosystems, water supplies, and key sectors of the economy.
As heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, the world needs urgent #ClimateAction now.
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Despite legally binding controls in 87 countries, lead is still commonly used in paint, & experts warn that it’s time to stop brushing aside the hazardous chemical's human & environmental health impacts
#BanLeadPaint to help #BeatPollution
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Science is the canary in the gold mine. Without science, we would not know how/why our planet is changing. Without science we would not have solutions to steer towards a healthy planet. It is critical to now tap into these solutions #ForPeopleForPlanet
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Our ocean 🌊 produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen and it is home to most of Earth’s biodiversity. But it faces pollution, climate change & other threats.
Taking place next week, the UN Ocean Conference is an opportunity to #SaveOurOcean.
➡️ bit.ly/3g2DcgI
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How much do you know about the ocean’s influence on you and your influence on the ocean? In some countries, students are learning about ocean issues from an early age.
Ahead of the UN Ocean Conference, read about the importance of ocean literacy. 👇
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The 7th International Marine Debris Conference is happening 18-23 September in Busan, Republic of Korea.
#7IMDC is the largest and longest running conference series dedicated to marine debris & plastic pollution.
Secure your spot: 7imdc.org/registration/c
#BeatPlasticPollution
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Infrastructure is central to sustainable development, underpins economic
growth & delivers the services that are essential to improve livelihoods &
well-being.
🆕 edition of the International Good Practice Principles for Sustainable Infrastructure: bit.ly/3tMlN2L
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Today’s most pressing domestic problems -- like inflation and gas prices – are themselves climate and fossil fuel problems.
Without bolder #ClimateAction, these will only be just the tip of a fast-melting iceberg.
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📣 29 donor governments have finalized $5.33 billion in pledges to for the next 4 years, an increase of 30% from its last operating period & a surge of support for international efforts to meet nature & climate targets 🌏🌡️
bit.ly/3xMjZrL #GEFCouncil62 #GEF8
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Protecting the health of our ocean supports the achievement of the #GlobalGoals.
We must act now to #SaveOurOcean to ensure a sustainable future for all.
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It is now time to find common ground #ForNature. Speaking at the #OEWG4 of in Nairobi, I urged delegates to push for agreement on draft text and for ambitious action to arrive at a global agreement on #biodiversity.
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