One Planet Summit’s Post

🧊 600 gigatons of water—roughly 13% of the world’s annual water consumption—were lost from glaciers in 2023, marking the largest mass loss in 50 years of measurements, according to the latest #StateOfWater report.   🌍 At #COP29, we are amplifying the critical message that the cryosphere—Earths's frozen water system—is one of WMO’s top priorities. This focus is central to our collaboration with UNESCO for the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation in 2025.   🔗 Check out the full update from Baku: https://lnkd.in/eSDWBY-x

In the new scientific theory, which is the result of 30 years of scientific research, I have explained the basic reasons for the melting of natural glaciers: Many meteorologists are well aware that the melting of permafrost has been going on even before human industrialization. Therefore, it has nothing to do with the consumption of fossil fuels and greenhouse gases. Fortunately, the proof of this new scientific theory and the implementation of the maps in it will help scientists to revive and restore all the permanent glaciers in the high areas of the earth in the future! Yes, this is very amazing, and just contrary to the deviant thoughts, it is the suggestion of human adaptation to the current disasters of the earth! https://lnkd.in/dgbaCyjp https://lnkd.in/dSTbj3nz #NewScientificTheoryOfTheEarthNaturalSuffocationCycle #BehavioralPhysicsofNaturalColloidalParticles #CAMS #ECMWF #CAMS #methane #CH4 #StateOfClimate #StateOfWater #EarlyWarningsForAll #ClimateAction #COP29 #CopernicusEmergency #NorthernHemisphere #Arctic #globalwarming #climatechange #airquality #methanebudget #NOA #AtmoHub #EAC4 #heatwave #extremeheat #StateOfClimate #wildfires #netzero #climatechange #CO2 #wildfire #airquality #FBF2024 #geology #geologist #geologyrocks #geophysicist #energytransition #climatescience #earthscience #earthsciences #sciencecommunication #scienceeducation #meteorology #atmosphere #atmospheric #earthscience #earthobservation #physics #geophysics #dataanalytics #scienceexploration #politics #physics #aerosol #atmospher #airpollution  #InternationalDayofCombatingSandandDustStorms #Copernicus #climatechangeadaptation #WHO #IPCC #UNClimateChange #NOAA #Cop10 #AirPollution #Air #AirReport #NASA #COP28 #IAEA #EPA #EPA #WMO #ipccreport #globalwarming #climatecrisis #COP26 #temperature #unavoidableopportunity #climateresilience #ActOnClimate #wildfires #oceans #globalwarming #technology #netzero #scenarios #ClimateAction #sciencenews #scienceeducation #sciencecommunication #abpoli #cdnpoli #anthropocene #InternationalDayofCombatingSandandDustStorms #CopernicusAtmosphere #SaharanDust #Klimawandel #EarthJournalismNetwork #Internews #Häring #Geldundmehr #Wetterbericht #Klimaskeptiker #EuropeanClimateFoundation

"If temperatures continue to increase, the glacier will disappear, and with it, its hydrological contribution. This trend is expected globally, with significant reductions in glacier runoff by the century’s end, particularly in Central Asia and the Andes, where glaciers provide over 50% of basin runoff. Many regions with smaller glaciers have likely already passed peak water." #StateofWater https://lnkd.in/g44fSrb4

NEW CORAL REEF RESEARCH: Impacts of ocean warming on fish size reductions on the world’s hottest coral reefs The impact of ocean warming on fish and fisheries is vigorously debated. Leading theories project limited adaptive capacity of tropical fishes and 14-39% size reductions by 2050 due to mass-scaling limitations of oxygen supply in larger individuals. Using the world’s hottest coral reefs in the Persian/Arabian Gulf as a natural laboratory for ocean warming - where species have survived >35.0 °C summer temperatures for over 6000 years and are 14-40% smaller at maximum size compared to cooler locations - we identified two adaptive pathways that enhance survival at elevated temperatures across 10 metabolic and swimming performance metrics. Comparing Lutjanus ehrenbergii and Scolopsis ghanam from reefs both inside and outside the Persian/Arabian Gulf across temperatures of 27.0 °C, 31.5 °C and 35.5 °C, we reveal that these species show a lower-than-expected rise in basal metabolic demands and a right-shifted thermal window, which aids in maintaining oxygen supply and aerobic performance to 35.5 °C. Importantly, our findings challenge traditional oxygen-limitation theories, suggesting a mismatch in energy acquisition and demand as the primary driver of size reductions. Our data support a modified resource-acquisition theory to explain how ocean warming leads to species-specific size reductions and why smaller individuals are evolutionarily favored under elevated temperatures. Read full paper here (open access): https://lnkd.in/gQSQMxqD #coralreefs #coralresearch #coralnews #climatechange #reeffish #coral #globalwarming #fishsize #marineecology #coralreefecology #marinebiology

Insightful article highlighting significant glacial retreat in West Antarctica since the 1940s. Understanding these environmental shifts is crucial for shaping sustainable solutions. Take a moment to delve into the research: https://lnkd.in/eByxXb_V #Antarctica #GlacialRetreat #EnvironmentalResearch NERC: Natural Environment Research Council

🦈 Cold-blooded sea creatures seeking refuge from warming ocean waters may find themselves at increasing risk of deadly cold shocks due to changes in ocean currents, new research warns. 🇿🇦 The new study documents a mass mortality event that saw at least 260 dead sea creatures wash up on the shores of South Africa. Using... 📡 satellite data 🌊 ocean observations 🦈 data on the movements of bull sharks 🔗 ...the researchers link the event to a sudden influx of cold water coming up from the deeper ocean. 📈 They also show that such events have been increasing in frequency over the past three decades and forecast that this trend may continue into the future as the world continues to warm. Read more from Dr Giuliana Viglione here ⬇️ https://buff.ly/3U3m4dY #OceanWarming #GlobalWarming #MarineLife #ClimateChange

I am delighted to share that our paper entitled "Effects of extreme weather events and climate change on cities' livability" has been published in #Cities Journal (Q1, IF=6.7)! Our research delves into the repercussions of climate change on urban livability in Sistan and Baluchistan province, Iran. We analyze climate data spanning two decades and evaluate cities' livability using a multi-criteria decision-making approach. Findings uncover significant correlations between climatic drivers and livability trends, particularly highlighting the influence of humidity. Our study emphasizes the spatial disparities in livability and the importance of considering combined climatic factors in assessing urban resilience. Grateful to Sarfaraz Hashemkhani Zolfani, Seyed Mostafa hedayatezhad Kashi, Saba Baharvandi, and all supporters of this research endeavor! You can reach out to the article using the following URL: https://lnkd.in/eWZqRtuP #ClimateChange #UrbanLivability #Research #Iran #ExtremeWeather

NEW CORAL REEF RESEARCH: Impacts of ocean warming on fish size reductions on the world’s hottest coral reefs The impact of ocean warming on fish and fisheries is vigorously debated. Leading theories project limited adaptive capacity of tropical fishes and 14-39% size reductions by 2050 due to mass-scaling limitations of oxygen supply in larger individuals. Using the world’s hottest coral reefs in the Persian/Arabian Gulf as a natural laboratory for ocean warming - where species have survived >35.0 °C summer temperatures for over 6000 years and are 14-40% smaller at maximum size compared to cooler locations - we identified two adaptive pathways that enhance survival at elevated temperatures across 10 metabolic and swimming performance metrics. Comparing Lutjanus ehrenbergii and Scolopsis ghanam from reefs both inside and outside the Persian/Arabian Gulf across temperatures of 27.0 °C, 31.5 °C and 35.5 °C, we reveal that these species show a lower-than-expected rise in basal metabolic demands and a right-shifted thermal window, which aids in maintaining oxygen supply and aerobic performance to 35.5 °C. Importantly, our findings challenge traditional oxygen-limitation theories, suggesting a mismatch in energy acquisition and demand as the primary driver of size reductions. Our data support a modified resource-acquisition theory to explain how ocean warming leads to species-specific size reductions and why smaller individuals are evolutionarily favored under elevated temperatures. See full paper here (open access): https://lnkd.in/gQSQMxqD #coralreefs #coralresearch #coralreeffish #reeffish #fishsize #fishresearch #climatechange #coralreefecology #tropicalmarineecology #marinebiology

From minerals to rivers to mountains, geodiversity is the foundation of all biodiversity. It supports the development and survival of life, and sustains every ecosystem on the planet. Geological diversity can teach us valuable lessons about the impacts of the climate crisis throughout different periods of Earth’s history. By understanding these insights, we can take targeted #ClimateAction to adapt more effectively to future risks. On Sunday’s Geodiversity Day & every day, UNESCO is committed to protecting the richness of our geological heritage. https://lnkd.in/ef7NmbMm

📢#ClimateAction in #China     The Chengdu Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment and the Ministry of Water Resources are organizing the Ice Peak Forum on “Status of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and Cryosphere in China and Climate Action”.      At the forum, Pema Gyamtsho, Director General of ICIMOD, highlighted the importance of:  ✅ Forging a regional approach to address the crises of rapid #climatechange, #biodiversity loss, and #pollution in China, and opportunities to scale in the broader #HinduKushHimalaya region.  ✅ Engaging with new partners for future collaboration on mountain-related issues.    ✅ Exploring opportunities in harnessing China’s leadership support to address the region's rapidly increasing #climate and #cryosphere crisis.      Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8JnFN5w     This event is organised by:  The Center of Education and Communications  The Ministry of Ecology and Environment  The Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research  The Chinese Academy of Sciences   The Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences  Tianjin Ultimate Climate Change Promotion Center (Polar Hub) Chengdu Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment  Chinese Academy of Sciences  Chinese Committee of the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development.