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25 Mar 2023
@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.
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
3 Apr 2024
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.
2 Apr 2024
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…
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
20 Dec 2023
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
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
20 Dec 2023
«O sea, que es culpa del ser humano».
Pues generalmente sí porque somos una panda de cortoplacistas.
#GabineteSequía
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
13 Jun 2023
“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…
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2 Feb 2023
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
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24 Jan 2023
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
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10 Aug 2022
Have a look and if it is right for you, please apply! Otherwise, please share :-)
10 Aug 2022
📢 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
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25 Jul 2022
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…
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
17 Jun 2022
2022 Desertification and Drought Day x.com/i/broadcasts/1DXGyDeAp…
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
5 Jun 2022
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
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
16 May 2022
“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.
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
16 May 2022
📣 @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
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
17 May 2022
Today is the Land Restoration Day at the #UNCCDCOP15 Rio Conventions Pavilion
Join us! #LandLifeLegacy
#United4Land
📍riopavilion.org/unccd-cop15/
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
14 May 2022
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
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
14 May 2022
“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!
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
14 May 2022
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
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
29 Apr 2022
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
28 Apr 2022
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
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22 Apr 2022
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…
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23 Mar 2022
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
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Barron Joseph Orr retweeted
22 Dec 2021
The @UNCCD is hiring an expert with high level of skills and experience in professional editing of reports, technical documents and science-policy briefs.
Apply by 4 January 2022!
Details: bit.ly/3ehXfXA
#jobalert #applynow #science #writer #editor #hiring #vacancy
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