Pinned Tweet
@UN Undersecretary & @UNCCD Executive Secretary @IbrahimThiaw speaks on #EnvironmentalJustice and #Land in the @uarizona Afrofuturism Expressions Black Speaker's Series, Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 4pm in the Student Union Grand Ballroom. #United4Lan
RSVP: bit.ly/bfss-ibrahim-thiaw
ALT University of Arizona's Black Faculty Speakers Series Afrofuturism poster depicted UN Undersecretary and UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw, who will speak on environmental justice and land on 5 April 2023 4pm in the UofA Student Memorial Union Ballroom.
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
I congratulate my friend Astrid Schomaker on her appointment. With her vast knowledge of the global #SustainableDevelopment agenda, she is a great gain for @UNBiodiversity.
I look forward to cooperate to address climate change, pollution & biodiversity loss through #renewables.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ms. Astrid Schomaker as the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
We congratulate Ms. Schomaker and welcome her in her new role.
Read more: un.org/sg/en/content/sg/pers…
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
El 75% de España se encuentra dentro de un clima árido. Por tanto, es clave saber gestionar el agua en esas regiones, especialmente en un contexto de cambio climático.
#GabineteSequía
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
«O sea, que es culpa del ser humano».
Pues generalmente sí porque somos una panda de cortoplacistas.
#GabineteSequía
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
“Let’s adopt a growth mindset.” A call to action from GEO Secretariat Director @YanaGevorgyan1 at the opening of the #GEOSymposium. More info online 👇 earthobservations.org/sympos…
Needed: Gender equality expert with excellent technical writing skills to support the @UNCCD Science-Policy Interface in the development of gender policy and implementation plan. Apply by 28 Feb: unccd.int/about-us/vacancies…
#United4Land
What an honor to join @BISBonn 7th graders in their Individuals & Society class co-taught by @glenngutterman and @profepaula15. Their insights about #landdegradation and its impact on biomes were AMAZING! @UNCCD #UNited4Land
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
Have a look and if it is right for you, please apply! Otherwise, please share :-)
📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Are you a scientist committed to making land restoration a part of positive transformative change? Then apply by 25 August to become a member of UNCCD Science-Policy Interface: bit.ly/3PcrpLJ
#united4land #soilhealth #soilscience #experts
If you are a scientist who specializes in land use systems (topic 1) or aridity trends (topic 2), please apply to serve on the @UNCCD Science-Policy Interface! (Application deadline 15 August 2022). #UNited4Land More info: unccd.int/news-stories/stori…
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
2022 Desertification and Drought Day xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1DXGyDeAp…
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
Lead Scientist Barron J. Orr @UNCCD helping some of the Land Heroes to break down Global Land Outlook 2 #unccdcop15 #united4land
“We have #OnlyOneEarth & we need to take care of her not just for us but also for our future generations.“
#WorldEnvironmentDay
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
“The @IPCC_CH is projecting an increase in both frequency + severity of #drought in all regions of the world.”
Our Lead Scientist @Barron0rr covers #UNCCDCOP15 Science Day highlights. The 🔑 is to make science accessible to countries to build drought preparedness + resilience.
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
📣 @UNBiodiversity is at #UNCCDCOP15!
Executive Secretary @mremae joined Forest Biodiversity Officer Jamal Annagylyjova & Head of Communications David Ainsworth at the Rio Conventions Pavilion, which brings together @UNBiodiversity, @UNCCD & @UNFCCC.
➡️ riopavilion.org
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
Today is the Land Restoration Day at the #UNCCDCOP15 Rio Conventions Pavilion
Join us! #LandLifeLegacy
#United4Land
📍riopavilion.org/unccd-cop15/
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
How do we achieve #LandDegradationNeutrality (LDN)?
On the eve of the launch of the new @theGEF gef-8 cycle, UNCCD's Global Mechanism and stakeholders involved in implementation projects share the lessons learned on the road to LDN.
📍 bit.ly/3yDhmut
📸 @IISD_ENB
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
“If you can’t see it, you can’t solve it. Data is truly the key to our work.”
Salima Mahamoudou @WorldResources shares experience working with #GreatGreenWall communities at #UNCCDCOP15 Science Day.
Join us in MET-07 this afternoon!
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
Science Day @UNCCD #COP15 was vibrant and fantastic -
moderated by the magnificent @LukwesaBurak
@ICRAF @GlobalLF highlighted the role of #youth in science- and importance of healthy and biodiverse #soil ecosystems for #GenerationRestoration @napo_kenya @Ermias_Be @CIFOR
Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
Join the @minamataMEA & @UNBiodiversity at this side-event during #UNPFII to build momentum on the role of #IndigenousPeoples, to advance the global environmental agenda & #MakeMercuryHistory.
🗓️ 3 May at 1pm EDT
Register now: bit.ly/3kb3ejL
#Post2020 #WeAreIndigenous
Hear from #IndigenousPeoples on how to enhance collaboration throughout global environmental processes
During the 21st session of @UN4Indigenous, join a side-event with @UNBiodiversity and partners.
📅 3 May, 1 p.m. EDT
Register: bit.ly/3kb3ejL
#UNPFII
Please join @ynassef of @UNFCCC, @MathurFilipp of @UNBiodiversity and me @UNCCD for an @imperialcollege panel on the successes and challenges since the seminal Earth Summit 30 years ago.
Friday, 22 May 2022 12:00 GMT
imperial.ac.uk/events/147050…
The easiest way to unite as one and participate in #EarthHour is to switch off your lights 8:30pm local time wherever you are this Saturday, 26 March 2022. There are other ways to take part: earthhour.org/take-part
@UNCCD #UNited4Land @UNCCDcbm @UNCCDLibrary
