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From tropical rainforests to the sandy deserts of North Africa, the world’s wettest and driest countries are a study in contrasts.

Where is the cleanest air in the world? 🤖🌬️ One of the cleanest places on Earth, where the air is considered the cleanest, is Antarctica. This is due to the fact that Antarctica is a continent located far from industrial and urbanized regions, with minimal human impact and virtually no sources of pollution. However, if we talk about populated areas with the cleanest air, then several regions stand out: Finland - In particular, Finnish regions such as Lapland are known for their crystal clear air due to extensive forest areas and minimal pollution. New Zealand - Especially the South Island, where the air is clean due to the distance from large sources of pollution and the abundance of natural forests and oceans. Iceland - Here, the air is also very clean, due to volcanic activity and a small population. Iceland's landscape is rich in geothermal springs and glaciers, which also contributes to the cleanliness of the air. Canada (Yellowknife) - The Yellowknife region in northern Canada has the cleanest air due to its remoteness and abundance of natural parks and forests. Australia (Tasmania) - The island of Tasmania has clean air due to strong winds from the Southern Ocean that blow across the island and clean the air. These regions are known for their high air quality, which is confirmed by many studies and measurements. #air #cleanliness #artificialintelligence

It is our great pleasure to announce that the Republic of Tajikistan 🇹🇯 is co-drafting with France 🇫🇷 the United Nations General Assembly Resolution on the Decade for Polar and Glaciers Sciences. 🇺🇳 Launched in the Paris Call for Glaciers and Poles at the #OnePlanetPolarSummit, the Decade 2025-2035 could enable more resources for scientific research and thus more action to prevent and adapt to the consequences of ice melting.   Tajikistan is a key actor on glaciers, spearheading the UNGA resolution “International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, 2025” which was adopted by consensus at the 77th Assembly. . 🏔️   For Tajikistan, protecting glaciers means above all managing water supply in its region. In a week, the High-Level International Conference on the Third International Decade of Action "Water for Sustainable Development", 2018-2028, will be held in Dushanbe.💧 Barbara Pompili, Special Envoy to the President of the French Republic for the #OneWaterSummit, will participate in the Conference and carry this common #cryosphere and #water agenda, as stressed at the 10th World Water Forum. UNESCO World Meteorological Organization Ministère des Affaires étrangères français Ministère Écologie Territoires Secrétariat d’État chargé de la Mer et de la Biodiversité Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche Olivier Poivre d'Arvor Mission permanente de la France auprès des Nations unies

Look at the world map and imagine a world without iconic cities like Amsterdam, Venice, New York, and Shanghai. Now look again and watch beautiful island nations like the Maldives, Tuvalu, and Kiribati disappear due to rising sea levels. The melting of the Thwaites Glacier, often referred to as the "Doomsday Glacier," could make this a reality. The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is melting at an alarming rate due to warm seawater infiltrating beneath it. This glacier alone -roughly the size of Great Britain - could raise global sea levels by 65 cm (25 inches) if it collapses entirely. The glacier currently contributes about 4% of global sea level rise, losing 50 billion tons of ice annually. The International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC) says that "significant melting could occur within decades, potentially leading to several centimeters of sea level rise by the end of the century." What does it mean for the rest of the world? 🏙 Cultural and economic hubs of Amsterdam, Venice, New York, and Shanghai will face catastrophic flooding and inundation due to rising seas. Major cities like London, Miami, and Bangkok would also be at risk. 🏝 Entire island nations like the Maldives, Tuvalu, and Kiribati could become uninhabitable. These low-lying island countries are already grappling with the effects of sea level rise, including coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, and more frequent and intense storms. Their very existence as sovereign states is threatened. 🌊 Changes in ocean currents and climate patterns could have far-reaching effects on weather systems and ecosystems worldwide. The fate of the Thwaites Glacier serves as a reminder of the urgent need for global action on climate change. The fate of Antarctica is the fate of everyone. 🔗 Read More: https://lnkd.in/eQZPFTWB The Telegraph #ClimateChange #ThwaitesGlacier #AntarcticRights #Antarctica

The world is currently experiencing a global coral bleaching event, according to NOAA scientists. This is the fourth global event on record and the second in the last 10 years.  Since early 2023, mass bleaching of coral reefs has been confirmed throughout the tropics, including in Florida in the U.S.; the Caribbean; Brazil; the eastern Tropical Pacific (including Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia); Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; large areas of the South Pacific (including Fiji, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Samoas and French Polynesia); the Red Sea (including the Gulf of Aqaba); the Persian Gulf; and the Gulf of Aden. NOAA has received confirmation of widespread bleaching across other parts of the Indian Ocean basin as well, including in Tanzania, Kenya, Mauritius, the Seychelles, Tromelin, Mayotte and off the western coast of Indonesia. Last week, I spoke about the situation at the U.N. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Conference in Barcelona. This global phenomenon is one result of the marine heat waves that we have seen across the globe in the past ~16 months. #noaa #research #coralreef

🏔️❄️ The Snow-Covered Peaks of Morocco: A Winter's Tale with a Hydrological Twist 🛰️ As we marvel at the latest satellite imagery from March 27, 2024, it's evident that the High and Middle Atlas mountains are wearing a majestic blanket of snow. This natural phenomenon is more than just a visual spectacle; it's a vital part of our mountain ecosystems and landscapes. 🏞️ In Morocco, the snow is a silent guardian of biodiversity, preserving the beauty and sanctity of our Atlas and Rif ranges. But its role extends beyond aesthetics. Snow acts as a critical hydrological reservoir, capturing synoptic precipitation and releasing it slowly over time. This gradual thaw is a lifeline, replenishing our rivers, lakes, and groundwater, ensuring their flow even during the driest seasons. 🌍 The snow-covered mountains serve as water towers for Morocco, securing a consistent water supply for various needs — agriculture, drinking, dam reserves, aquifer recharge, and industrial processes. As climate patterns shift and water scarcity becomes a pressing issue, these snowy bastions are more precious than ever. Let's appreciate and protect these natural treasures that support life and sustain us all. #Morocco #AtlasMountains #SnowCover #WaterResources #ClimateChange #NaturalBeauty

CORAL NEWS: Western Indian Ocean Coral Bleaching Report (CORDIO) The 2024 coral bleaching season in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region was severe, driven by El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) phases that developed in late 2023, and record temperatures globally that started in May 2023. Together, these climatic conditions led to elevated sea surface temperatures, resulting in widespread coral bleaching and mortality across the region. Read full report here: https://lnkd.in/d24Eyr9m #coralreefs #coralnews #coralresearch #coralbleaching #bleaching #coral #climatechange #globalwarming #coralecology #marineecology #marinebiology

This week's WiseOceans Discovery highlight comes from our coral reefs 🪸 Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing coral bleaching at our sites in Seychelles and French Polynesia. This is part of a global mass coral bleaching event, triggered by a cyclical, global weather phenomenon called El Nino, which causes high temperatures across the tropics. However, mass coral bleaching events are now also strongly linked to climate change. With our planet having just experienced our first 12-month period of global temperatures at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the outlook for this bleaching event is severe. 👉 What is coral bleaching? Corals bleach when stressed by high temperatures and UV. As a response to this stress corals expel the symbiotic algae on which they depend for the majority of their food and which also give corals their colour. If the stress continues for several weeks, the coral will die of starvation or disease. 👉 What's next? Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing news from our project teams on the extent and impact of the bleaching event at our projects and the measures we’re taking to monitor and protect our restoration sites, as well as what we can all do to help! #wiseoceans #marine #conservation #education #coral #reef #restoration

CORAL REEF NEWS: Florida reefs are in trouble. Could the answer lie in coral from the Caribbean? Off the northern coast of Honduras, thick stands of endangered elkhorn coral have mysteriously defied warming oceans fueled by climate change to blanket the reef with healthy, cocoa-brown colonies branching toward the water’s surface like antlers. Reefs near the small colonial town of Tela have more than three times the amount of live coral found elsewhere across the Caribbean. Now scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School hope to unlock that secret and crossbreed the sturdier coral with Florida elkhorn as they work to buy more time for a shrinking reef battered by rising ocean temperatures and disease. Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/ezxiW3Bi #coralreefs #coralnews #coralhealth #coralbleaching #climatechange #globalwarming #coralscience #marineecology #marinebiology

In the Western Arctic, local Inuvialuit on Canada’s Lake Tiktalik are seeing their village sink as the permafrost thaws. The Artic is quickly becoming a region to watch as its waters become permanently accessible to Russia and China. https://lnkd.in/dvkdv9Xb #Canada #ClimateChange #ClimateRefugees #Permafrost #Artic #Geopolitics