Pollution, acidification, depletion of marine resources, and coastal degradation threaten oceans and the well-being of our planet. Here are four policies governments can implement to restore ocean health and enhance economic resilience, food security, and livelihoods: https://ow.ly/eC2950Sv9w5
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World Environment Day 2024 will focus on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. Protecting and restoring productive lands can enhance livelihoods, food security, and weather resilience. Al-Monairy Group contributes to preserving environmental resources and protecting them from pollution. #Almonairy_Group #WorldEnvironmentDay2024
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The European Commission has recently launched an open public consultation on the evaluation of the #NitratesDirective, which protects groundwaters, rivers, lakes and seas from pollution caused by nitrates. 📢Share your views by the 8th March 2024. More info: https://lnkd.in/d_GqHm-t #NitratesDirectiveEvaluation #EuropeanCommission #OpenConsultation #WaterProtection #Groundwaters #Rivers #Lakes #Seas #PollutionPrevention #ShareYourViews #EnvironmentalPolicy
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We must not stop looking for ways to increase our resilience to all these different stresses. The impact of marine heatwaves can be huge, catastrophic and cut across all sectors. This is yet another example of how climate change is transversal and unpredictable and therefore needs to be tackled seriously, vigorously and with a multi-sectoral approach.
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Migratory birds rely on lakes, rivers, ponds, and coastal wetlands, but water is under threat. #ClimateChange, pollution, and increasing human demand for water are endangering vital ecosystems and the availability of clean #waterforbirds and people alike. #WMBD2023
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📢 New Issue Article! OPEN ACCESS Explore the complex dynamics of policy responses to environmental change in our latest issue. This article delves into how drought policies in California, USA, and Western Cape Province, South Africa, impact inequalities, particularly in water access. Read full article: https://lnkd.in/ga5YtHjM #PSJ #PolicyStudiesJournal
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World Environment Day is celebrated every year on the 5th of June and aims at raising awareness and celebrating environmental action, with a focus this year on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. Land degradation directly affects people’s lives and livelihoods, threatening water and food security, and contributing to migration and displacement. https://lnkd.in/d_DGEcD4
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3wBetter said than done ! What you're envisioning is a UTOPIAN level of society... TOO FAR FROM PAST, CURRENT and FUTURE REALITIES . Whoever posted it here must be living in wonderland... I would be glad to see any adverse reactions...