Ecosystems are degrading at an alarming rate, pushing 1 million species towards extinction & imposing a mounting economic toll, including on the farming sector. Here’s how #GenerationRestoration efforts not only protect biodiversity & nature but also bolster food security.

We did it! #IPBES10 🎉👏 📢ipbes #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report has been approved by our 143 member States ‼️ 🔍Get ready to discover the main insights! Stay tuned for the Media launch: 4 Sep 📣⤵️ bit.ly/IASWebcast

Registration for the upcoming Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet online course via Plum Village is now OPEN! To find out more / if you’d love to join, please go to plumvillage.org/zasp. #ZenAndThePlanet

latest footage from Stepanakert's central square

There is no place is safe in📍#Gaza Over 5,700 people have been killed since 7 Oct, including 2,360 children, according to Gaza Ministry of Health. This is in addition to 1,550 people reported missing, presumably under the rubble of destroyed buildings - including 870 children.

“Such atrocities perpetrated on television and the victims are presented as the as the perpetrators” Renowned speaker and author Dr. Gabor Maté says the Israeli bombardment on Gaza is "the most distressing event I've witnessed in my entire life."

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has just accused Israel of war crimes, including collective punishment, forcible evacuations, attacks on medical facilities and personnel, as well as violating the obligation of an occupying power to ensure access to basic necessities.

Source: reliefweb.int/report/occupie…

Jo Brand, comedian extraordinaire, translates my climate science for real people. As she says "If people like me have to get involved you know we are in deep trouble" Another brilliant video from Climate Science Breakthrough Short version 👇 Long version: youtu.be/lfc6WF0ToVY

20.02.2024 We finally have the date for the start of the trial. Giulio was kidnapped, tortured and intentionally killed. Truth and justice must prevail. #veritapergiulioregeni #giustiziapergiulioregeni #ImissyouBro 💛💛💛

The only thing that differentiates these children from yours or mine is geography. #CeasefireNow

Domani si parla di diritto internazionale in Palestina, assieme a Riccardo Noury di Amnesty Italia.

Today, I am deeply saddened to announce the death of our UN Development colleague and staff member, Issam Al Mughrabi, and his family who were all killed in an air strike in Gaza. My deepest condolences to his loved ones, friends, and colleagues. go.undp.org/ukkn

I worked on this for many years: the cover is here (out in March 2024). Normally, I would be so excited about this moment. But I can't feel any happiness in my heart these days. I can nonetheless still feel #gratitude.

Presentation of the book with political prisoners' closing statements in Aosta.

Полину Евтушенко обвиняют по шести статьям УК, в том числе в склонении к госизмене. На свободе ее ждет шестилетняя дочь. Вот что она отправляет маме в колонию (Евтушенко находится в «Помещении, функционирующем в режиме СИЗО» на территории колонии): «От Алисы мне пришли в январе

The first-ever World Species Congress to take place next month as a fully virtual 24-hour gathering encouraging 100,000 commitments and actions towards species #conservation. Register now bit.ly/4aLDenB

Her 60th birthday 💔

Migratory birds connect people, ecosystems, and nations through ancient flight routes. We all have a responsibility to ensure they’re protected. This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, see how UNDP Jordan 🇯🇴 & Global Environment Facility (GEF) works #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/azwH50RzNPC #WMBD2024

1 minute of silence. We - the 130 UN Resident Coordinators around the world- led by UN Deputy Secretary Genery, pay tribute to the more than 230 UNRWA team members killed in Gaza: the highest death toll in the history of the United Nations.