🌊 We were thrilled to be joined by esteemed partners and colleagues for a robust discussion at #UNCCDCOP16 on nature-based solutions for drought. At the event, we launched a newly published report titled "Restoring ecosystems to reduce drought risk: Nature-based Solutions for drought," made possible by support from @AustrianDev.

🌿See highlights from the event: https://t.co/lOqSnmtWVV

🌴Read the full report: https://t.co/TyysFpIAcJ

📷Photo credit: Aris Sanjaya, CIFOR-ICRAF.

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#COP16Riyadh #OurLandOurFuture #GenerationRestoration"

🌴Join us for this @IUCN led side event "Nature-based Solutions for Drought: Advancing ecosystem restoration to reduce drought risk" for an in-depth discussion on accelerating nature-based solutions and restoration across scales to combat drought and build community resilience.

📅Date: December 7, 2024
🕑Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM AST
📍Location: IUCN Pavilion, Blue Zone
📺Livestream: https://t.co/5V8sdTKXZY

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#COP16Riyadh #UNCCDCOP16 #OurLandOurFuture #GenerationRestoration "- IUCN Forest and Grasslands

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RT @NOAASatellites: As the sun rises over western Africa and the Cape Verde Islands this morning, @NOAA's #GOESEast satellite is capturing a striking view of Saharan dust blowing over the Atlantic. Look closely, and you might spot some von Kármán vortices trailing from the islands. https://t.co/SktgOJYPyX

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Who bears the brunt of climate risks in #SouthAsia?

New @WorldBank research finds poorer households are more exposed to extreme heat, while flooding exposure varies with wealth in rural areas.

Explore the findings ⤵️
https://t.co/DFtenokep3 https://t.co/Tu8LMXyijM

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Simple and cost-effective rainwater harvesting and storage systems are helping farmers in the Sahel to produce food and thrive despite the changing climate.

Follow Fatoumata to learn how 👇🏻

via @FAO https://t.co/Lf1CAl0hg4

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Over 40% of the world’s land is now permanently dry. The impacts are alarming—find out what this means for our planet and why action is critical. 🌍

Read more: https://t.co/Wbg6IoEYeQ

via @EarthOrg

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12/19 - A few areas of marine fog are noted on satellite imagery in the northern and eastern Gulf waters and also off NE #Florida. A dense #fog advisory is in effect until Fri morning. Mariners in these waters are advised to navigate with caution. #marinewx #GOESEast https://t.co/jNOI9XJn4X

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12/19 - Non-tropical low pressure in the central Atlantic is producing gale-force winds N of 31N & strong to near gale-force winds in our waters, just north of 29N. Seas are rough to very rough. Scattered showers & isolated t'storms are also noted along the frontal boundary. https://t.co/yGUGweOeLh

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