Climate change is fueling wildfires in Canada🌲🔥 The 2023 wildfires in Canada accounted for more than a 1/4 of all #TreeCoverLoss globally that year and were largely driven by unusually hot temperatures and low precipitation. Québec, Northwest Territories, Alberta and British Columbia all experienced record high tree cover loss due to fires in 2023. Though #forestfires in #Canada and other northern boreal forests are a common and natural occurrence, drier, hotter conditions caused by climate change are leading to fires that are larger and more frequent than in past decades. Read the new analysis from Global Forest Watch about how these #wildfires had a massive effect on greenhouse gas emissions▶️ https://bit.ly/4bkZqof
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The world faces multiple, simultaneous crises. Widening inequality and economic turmoil threaten communities around the globe. Biodiversity is declining. The impacts of climate change — from extreme heat to destructive floods — are becoming ever-more threatening. While the transition to a better future has begun, it’s not yet happening at the speed and scale necessary. What the world needs is a great transition. And WRI has the research, partnerships and global reach to help get it right. We envision a new era in which the world can meet people’s needs while curbing climate change and protecting nature. We see a future where everyone can enjoy clean air, walkable cities, vibrant landscapes, nutritious food and affordable energy. Ecosystems are thriving. The climate is stable. We start with rigorous research, work with partners to apply evidence-based approaches globally and in focus countries, and broadly share lessons learned to create systemic change around the world.
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Every year, more and more countries are making net-zero commitments🌎 But how are the countries who have already made promises setting implementation in motion? See how these countries are turning their targets into action▶️ https://bit.ly/3PM4kUb #NetZero #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Environment #GreenHouseGases #GHG #Emissions #ParisAgreement #ClimateFinance #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #NetZeroTargets #CostaRico #Chile #France #Denmark #SouthAfrica
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♦️After unprecedented floods earlier this year, Brazil is now battling 'record' wildfires. Our research indicates climate change is doubling the impact of these wildfires. Read more via Context Newsroom on climate change's severe impact on Brazil👇 #ClimateCrisis #BrazilWildfires #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #Sustainability #Nature #BrazilFloods #Wildfire #GlobalWarming #ClimateEmergency #Environment #ExtremeWeather #AmazonRainforest
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Coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrass meadows and salt marshes, provide critical services to people who live near them like: 🐟Sustaining local diets & fishing industries ⛈️Protecting homes and infrastructure from erosion and storm damage But what exactly is blue carbon? And how can countries and communities better protect these ecosystems and leverage their vast potential? Find out▶️ https://bit.ly/3rIa6My #MangroveDay #mangroves #trees #environment #bluecarbon
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In the Honey Kaab in Calkiní, Campeche, #MangroveGuardians ensure that a healthy and vibrant ecosystem provides for people, nature, and climate. As we celebrate #MangroveDay, learn more about the benefits of mangrove restoration and reforestation: https://bit.ly/4fqrB8C #Mangroves #CoastalEcosystems #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #BlueEconomy #EcosystemProtection #SustainableCoasts #NatureBasedSolutions #HabitatProtection #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #HealthyOceans #CoastalProtection #EnvironmentalConservation #BlueCarbon #Sustainability #Nature #ClimateChange #Restoration #Reforestation #Conservation
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🌿Economic boost, environmental protection and gender equality. These are all benefits from community-led mangrove restoration in Mexico, where mangroves take up more than 900,000 hectares. Read more👉 https://bit.ly/3Yambbz #MangroveDay #Mangroves #CoastalEcosystems #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #BlueEconomy #EcosystemProtection #SustainableCoasts #OceanConservation #NatureBasedSolutions #MarineLife #HabitatProtection #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #HealthyOceans #CoastalProtection #EnvironmentalConservation #BlueCarbon #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Nature
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It's #MangroveDay! Mangroves are key components of coastal ecosystems, helping to: 🦜Preserve biodiversity 🌪️Protect coastlines from storms, floods and erosion 💧Improve food and water security 💸Support coastal economies Learn more on mangroves and blue ecosystems here👉 https://bit.ly/3rIa6My #Mangroves #Ecosystem #CoastalEcosystems #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #BlueEconomy #EcosystemProtection #SustainableCoasts #OceanConservation #NatureBasedSolutions #Conservation #Environment #Climate #Nature #BlueCarbon
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Does your local hospital have consistent electricity?⚡ Lanvin Concessao, WRI India's WRI Energy Program Manager, says that is not the norm; more than 1 billion people access healthcare facilities without reliable electricity. Full episode 👉 https://bit.ly/4cEhqve #podcast #energy #renewableenergy #sustainability
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💪Supporting mangrove restoration and reforestation brings benefits to entire communities. 🌿Discover the impact of #MangroveGuardians harnessing the power of community to guard the mangroves of Isla Arena, Mexico: https://bit.ly/4fqrB8C #Mangroves #CoastalEcosystems #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #BlueEconomy #EcosystemProtection #SustainableCoasts #NatureBasedSolutions #HabitatProtection #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #HealthyOceans #CoastalProtection #EnvironmentalConservation #BlueCarbon #Sustainability #Nature #ClimateChange #Restoration #Reforestation #Conservation
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New 2023 analysis from World Resources Institute & Global Forest Watch reveals that progress towards halting #deforestation is possible, but it needs to happen everywhere🌎 Take a look at some of the top takeaways from 2023 #TreeCoverLoss data👇 More here: https://gfw.global/3Vxpc4p