Excellent news! Looking forward to working closely with Luthando as he prepares to take up the position in early October - and thereafter!

#Insectageddon www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Last year was the hottest on record, and the last 10 the hottest 10 on record. It's only a matter of time before +1.5 deg is breached (useful explainer here on why this hasn't happened already despite +1.6 deg average last year...www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/climate-issues/degrees-matter)

A new UN report #NexusAssessment by @ipbes.bsky.social launched today, explores 70 response options to maximise co-benefits from action across five ‘nexus elements’ ➡️ biodiversity, water, food, health and climate change. Read the summary for policymakers here:

UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) is a global centre of excellence on #biodiversity and nature’s contribution to #society and the #economy. 🌎🌿 🚨Join us as we kickoff our Bluesky🦋 journey!

What did the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) deliver (so far)? You may have heard mixed reviews, but here's the view from UNEP-WCMC: www.unep-wcmc.org/en/news/majo...

Reflections from colleagues at #ClimateChange #COP29 in Baku, which is set to continue into the weekend to try and find a deal on climate finance… www.unep-wcmc.org/en/news/cop2...

Looking forward to joining for the 4th Annual #NaturalCapital Summit next week in London.