The Wildlife Photographer of the Year has selected 100 finalist images, including photographs of a polar bear, a swift, and a toad, for its 62nd edition, with over 65,000 entries from 121 countries, and will announce the winners on October 13, while an exhibition will be open from October 16 at the Natural History Museum in London, accompanied by insights on changes in natural habitats. (translated)
Extreme weather is now the new normal. Three @UN conferences this year will address land, biodiversity and climate. Different agendas. One interconnected crisis. As #COP17Mongolia begins today, the real test is not what is promised. It is what is delivered. https://t.co/WVOZuwmGNp #ExtremeWeather #ClimateAction #COP17Mongolia #MN
The latest scientific study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution indicates that about one in ten butterfly species has either expanded or narrowed its geographical range or changed the altitude at which it lives. This behavior is driven by rapidly changing (translated)
Extensive climate-induced range shifts in butterflies worldwide — 80% experienced range expansions, and 79% of range shifts were associated with climate change and extreme weather events. 27% contracted their ranges, 22% shifted along elevational gradients https://t.co/5laFYyMggz #ClimateChange #ButterflyConservation #Biodiversity #Nospecificcountrycodesarementionedinthetweet.
Experts warn that the rise of generative AI has led to an increase in altered images, posing significant risks to biodiversity studies due to the discovery of hundreds of manipulated photos in species registration databases, which can lead to erroneous ecological inferences. #InteligenciaArtificial #Ciencia #Biodiversidad
The future of our fisheries depends on the health of our oceans. Well-designed and effectively managed Marine Protected Areas are essential to safeguard biodiversity and strengthen the long-term resilience of our ocean. The D. Carlos I Marine Natural Reserve in Madeira 🇵🇹 is an https://t.co/rg8VaeEVkh #MarineProtection #OceanHealth #Biodiversity #PT
The circular economy is helping restore #Europe's rivers, soils and coasts, not just reduce waste. These EU #GreenDeal projects show how circular solutions can boost biodiversity, cut emissions and build more resilient communities. 🌍♻️ Read more 👇 https://t.co/PPQy7hoHfF #CircularEconomy #GreenDeal #Biodiversity #EU
Earth’s hidden insects: Scientists estimate there could be 20 million species, triple what was thought https://t.co/RqHsEeS0DY #Insects #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Therearenospecificcountrycodesinthegiventweet.
Italy has quietly become one of Europe’s biggest environmental success stories. More than one-third of the country’s land is now covered by forests, the highest level since the Middle Ages. Much of this growth happened naturally as abandoned farmland regenerated over the past century, alongside conservation efforts and sustainable forest management. The expanding forests are helping absorb carbon, restore wildlife habitats, reduce erosion, and improve biodiversity, making Italy an unexpected leader in large-scale reforestation.
"Climate and biodiversity are two challenges, and we need to tackle both." 🤝 We spoke to Helle Herk-Hansen, VP of Environment at @VattenfallGroup, about making the energy transition nature-inclusive. Watch more from @london_climate on @WeDontHaveTime. https://t.co/jHlQNcckPE #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #EnergyTransition #Therearenospecificcountrymentionsinthetweet.
A study has revealed that four days of extreme rainfall in Sumatra last November resulted in the deaths of approximately 58 Tapanuli orangutans, or about 7% of this critically endangered species, highlighting the severe impacts of climate change on their survival and the increasing threats posed by natural disasters. #OrangutanConservation #ClimateChange #BiodiversityLoss
A recent study indicates that extreme rainfall and landslides in Sumatra resulted in the deaths of approximately 58 critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans, nearly 7% of their total population, highlighting the serious threat that climate change poses to their survival. #TapanuliOrangutan #ClimateChange #BiodiversityLoss
Delighted to speak to the next generation of ocean guardians in Paris - schoolchildren actively engaged on the topics of plastic pollution and biodiversity preservation through the Educational Marine Area programme in 🇫🇷. Raising future eco-citizens starts here, and the ocean https://t.co/Qy7cnRjlPZ #OceanGuardians #PlasticPollution #Biodiversity #FR
Mangrove forests, crucial for coastal protection and carbon storage, are showing signs of recovery after decades of decline due to human activity, with recent studies indicating a net gain in mangrove areas since 2010 driven by enhanced legal protections and public awareness, although challenges like pollution and extreme weather continue to threaten their resilience. #MangroveRecovery #ClimateChange #Biodiversity
Mangrove forests, crucial for coastal protection and carbon storage, are experiencing a notable recovery since 2010 after decades of decline due to human activities, with increased legal protections and public awareness helping to stabilize and expand their populations globally, although challenges such as pollution and extreme weather remain significant threats. #MangroveRestoration #ClimateChange #Biodiversity
Protecting the backbone of our ecosystems! 🌿🇬🇧 In the #UK, a new £3M research hub is tackling plant diseases and pests to safeguard biodiversity and a £28B industry. Read this Climate Love from our Global Community and send your review here 👇 https://t.co/bOsz86DmNM https://t.co/xIc3tJ27Pr #Biodiversity #PlantHealth #ClimateAction #GB #UK
"Biodiversity is not just an environmental issue; it is a financial imperative." 🍃 The sectors that damage biodiversity the most often rely on it the most. SPP and Storebrand explain how active ownership could change that. Read the full article now https://t.co/SWqUMXVD1O #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ActiveOwnership #Nospecificcountrycodeswerementionedinthetweet.
Biodiversity is the living web that sustains humanity. Yet, climate chaos, pollution & the relentless exploitation of nature, are pushing the natural world towards breakdown. This #BiodiversityDay, let's work together to halt & reverse biodiversity loss, so people & nature can #BiodiversityDay #SaveNature #ClimateAction #Thetweetdoesnotmentionanyspecificcountries.Therefore #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.
If nature breaks down, so do we. @UNDP is committed to changing how the world values nature - from the ground up. Let's choose a smarter path. My statement on #BiodiversityDay 👇 https://t.co/XfhjMtxAXK #Nature #Biodiversity #Sustainability #Nospecificcountrycodesarementionedinthetweet.
