RT @UN_PGA: Today, we mark 20 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, which was the first global disaster of the 21st century and one of the most devastating disasters in recent history.
We must reaffirm our collective resolve to prepare and protect future generations from the impacts of such natural disasters by incorporating disaster risk reduction and resilience into our sustainable development strategies.
Sharks are a keystone species, playing a critical role in sustaining the health of marine ecosystems. However, they face many threats, including overfishing and habitat destruction. 🦈🌊
#OnThisDay 20 years ago, a magnitude 9.1 #earthquake triggered a #tsunami that devastated the Indian Ocean region. Approximately 230,000 people were killed or went missing.
Understanding how tsunamis🌊 work can help protect lives and communities: https://t.co/bXq2x1MBol
Mountains are not barriers - they are opportunities.
In China's Yunnan province, a monorail system is transforming lives, connecting mango orchards to markets and bringing prosperity to rural communities.
#Chile's national strategy on climate change offers insights for other countries looking to strengthen their climate & forest conservation efforts: ✅Unified systems maximize impact ✅Data-driven learning fuels improvement ✅Long-term commitment pays off
Since 2006, FAO has unlocked $1.8B from Global Environment Facility and $13.18B in co-financing for countries to transform hashtag#agrifood systems into solutions for ⛅ climate 🌱 land 🐒 biodiversity
Dec 26 2024: Very significant swell continues to move SE through much of TAFB's eastern #Pacific waters. Very rough seas will prevail N of 20N, and be reinforced by additional sets of NW swell through the weekend, leading to very hazardous conditions. https://t.co/yyximvsy36https://t.co/7JuwGguFma
