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  1. 55 minutes ago

    Rice, maize & wheat account for more than 50% of calories consumed globally. A nutrition project is addressing the narrowing variety of diets by encouraging a switch to indigenous foods that are not detrimental to the environment & benefit human health.

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  2. 4 hours ago

    Efficiency increases can be obtained at every stage of the material life cycle of houses 🏠& cars 🚗, from design to disposal. policies need to go beyond energy efficiency. 🆕 report 👉

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    4 hours ago

    Addressing antimicrobial resistance is a critical component of . Along with our partners , & , is proud to drive awareness for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week. My message ⤵️

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  4. 7 hours ago

    Preventable road deaths are projected to more than double by 2030 due to neglect of pedestrian safety. African cities have made road safety a key plank of their development plans. What steps have been taken so far to promote road safety? Find out👇

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    8 hours ago

    Alignment of trade policy with environmental goals has great potential to address the planetary crises. Great to be part of the discussion in which we committed to provide support towards equitable and sustainable solutions in partnership with .

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  6. 10 hours ago

    Antimicrobial Awareness Week kicks off today. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a threat to human and animal health. Don't let antimicrobial resistance take control. These are steps everyone can take to stop its spread.

    Antimicrobial Resistance
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  7. 20 hours ago

    Agricultural biodiversity 🟣Helps plants & animals adapt to climate change 🟣Preserves the health of our ecosystems More from ⬇️

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  8. 22 hours ago

    awards categories: 💚Lifetime Achievement ✨⚒️ Inspiration & Action 📣Policy Leadership 👁️Entrepreneurial Vision 🔍💡 Science & Innovation. Here are the 2019 winners together with the - who do you think will be honoured this year? Tell us ⤵️

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  9. Nov 17

    Lake Bogoria in Kenya's 🇰🇪 Rift valley region is a soda lake with great potential for the textile & biopesticides industries. Learn how the has been instrumental in creating a benefit-sharing system for the community living around the lake.

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    Nov 17

    🌳The data is clear: need to be at the heart of & commitments. See practical opportunities for incorporating urban & human settlement issues into National Determined Contributions revision! Get the full publication 👉

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  11. Nov 17

    “2021 must be the year of a great leap towards carbon neutrality. Every country, city, financial institution and company should adopt plans for transitioning to net zero emissions by 2050.” , 🇺🇳 Secretary-General

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    Nov 17

    To plant. To nurture. To protect. .

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  13. Nov 17

    1/3 of materials resources ⚒️🛢️ extracted in the world are linked to the production of traded goods. Trade plays a critical role in our transition towards a . Read more in the new :

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  14. Nov 16

    Human health and wellbeing rely on nature, and on our forests. Now more than ever, we need to protect the world’s forests. Learn more from :

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  15. Nov 16

    The 🌍is more interdependent than ever. Trade in material resources like biomass, fossil fuels, metals & minerals has ⬆️ by more than 90% in the past 2 decades - higher than the growth in resources extracted. 🆕 :

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    Nov 16

    Environment and trade for a sustainable and inclusive recovery from COVID-19

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    Nov 16

    My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our dear colleague, Roy Kanai, who passed away yesterday. You will be dearly missed for your bright smile and positive attitude.

    has lost a dedicated staff who has served for over 20 years. Roy Kanai's commitment and positive attitude endeared him to his colleagues and people he interacted with. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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  18. Nov 16

    There is only time to regenerate. Restore & re-create. Young Champions of the Earth prize is designed to fuel the ambitions of young environmentalists who have bold ideas . Who will win this year? Get to know the finalists:

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    Nov 16

    We mourn the loss of our colleague, Roy Kanai. A dedicated and much liked colleague, Roy’s beaming smile and positive attitude will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

    has lost a dedicated staff who has served for over 20 years. Roy Kanai's commitment and positive attitude endeared him to his colleagues and people he interacted with. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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  20. Nov 16

    "I want a world where people protect the beauty of nature and treat mountains with due respect."​ Katharina Imhof, Germany The asked people all over the world to share their vision of . See the 75 winning photos here:

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