The GEF Council, representing 186 countries, allocated $291 million from the GEF Trust Fund for 30 high-impact initiatives addressing illegal fishing, island economies, pollution, farmland regeneration, and policy alignment. Read the story: thegef.org/newsroom/new... #GEFCouncil70

With support from the GEF, Lewis recently visited Mount Kenya’s Lewis Glacier – one of Africa’s last three glacier areas – which is expected to disappear within 5 years. Its loss, alongside Kilimanjaro’s, threatens water supplies for around 2 million people. @thegef.bsky.social

The high Himalayas and Tibetan plateau are warming 2x faster than the world. In Nepal’s Nubri Valley, communities are fighting back with solar greenhouses and local knowledge. This #InternationalMountainDay, discover their story: undp-nature.exposure.co/melting-moun... #IMD2025 #MountainsMatter

🏔️ Mountains are the backbone of life on Earth. They supply freshwater to over half of humanity & sustain biodiversity. Yet, they are vulnerable to degradation from human activities & climate change. On #MountainDay, we celebrate their beauty & their indispensable role for people and nature.

Glaciers sit at the apex of mountain water systems.Their decline reshapes everything downstream as communities face shrinking water supplies and higher risks of floods and landslides. #UNEA7 @thegef.bsky.social @unep.org #MountainsMatter #IMD2025 📸 @esa.int

"..Ice loss creates a new world...Some species retreat upward, others move toward villages, and humans adapt to water shortages and changing landscapes." www.theguardian.com/environment/... #MountainsMatter #InternationalMountainDay #UNEA7

CITES has agreed to move whale sharks, oceanic whitetips, and manta and devil rays to Appendix I, ending international commercial trade. This does not end the pressure on sharks, but it does give the work ahead a firmer base. #TheSharkSwim #30x30 #UNEA7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social 📷 NOAA

Protecting glaciers is about people, food, water, and stability. Meltwater feeds rivers that support billions of people. As glaciers shrink, water becomes less predictable, affecting drinking supplies, farming, and energy downstream. #unea7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social 📸 : Chris 73 / CC BY-SA 3.0

Lewis will climb Mount Kenya this week to swim in a glacial lake at 4850m. The glaciers on the mountain have between 3 to 5 years before they disappear. Find out more 👇 lewispughfoundation.org/campaign/mou... 📷 Image: Chris 73/WikiCommons #LewisGlacierSwim #UNEA7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social

What’s happening at #UNEA7? Check the daily agenda for plenaries, side events, and key discussions shaping the world’s environmental future: www.unep.org/environmenta...

The 🌍 is facing real environmental pressures, but we already know what works: restoring ecosystems, cutting pollution, & investing in clean energy all strengthen resilience. #UNEA7 is a key moment for countries to build on this progress & step up action for a more resilient planet: bit.ly/3WtFOt3

Superpollutants are responsible for 45% of global warming to date, wreaking havoc on the planet & our health. Meet Methane, Tropospheric Ozone, and Black Carbon, and discover how you can do your part to stop them, smash them, and take back our planet: www.unep.org/interactives... #ClimateSummit

📺 In this video, Johan Rockström explains the key findings of the 2025 Planetary Health Check: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndPV...

Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached – ocean acidification joins the danger zone," says PIK director Johan Rockström presenting the key findings of the Planetary Health Check 2025 today. #PlanetaryBoundaries ➡️ www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...

Nearly 300 swimmers took over the Chicago River this weekend — the first open-water race there in almost 100 years. Congratulations to all in Chicago who worked tirelessly for many years to get the river to this point. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/21/c... #ChicagoRiver #ALongSwim

📷 Fantastic milestone: 60 nations have now ratified the #HighSeasTreaty, clearing the way for it to enter into force in January. At last there is a legal framework to protect biodiversity in waters beyond the jurisdiction of any nation. Read more: apnews.com/article/high... #30x30 #BBNJ

25 years in the making, the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has finally come into force. www.wto.org/english/news... #OceanAdvocacy #30x30

The Montreal Protocol has successfully eliminated 99% of ozone-depleting substances. But how do we ensure the ozone layer keeps healing? This #WorldOzoneDay, discover how scientists track every leak with air flasks and precision instruments.: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... @unepozone.bsky.social

Dolphins bring joy to us all. On #WorldDolphinDay we should remember that bycatch, overfishing, pollution and other human influences mean many species are now endangered — some critically. 🐬💔 #OceanAdvocacy #30x30

Antarctica is losing about 136 billion tons of ice mass per year, and Greenland is losing 267 billion tons. As glaciers melt, our fresh water supplies diminish, threatening communities worldwide. We must amplify #Glaciers2025. The time to act is now.

Did you know that - 🌎There are over 117 million lakes, covering nearly 4% of land. 🚰Although most freshwater is stored in glaciers and underground, lakes contain about 90% of the world’s surface supply, making them vital sources of accessible water. #WorldLakeDay (Artwork: Arthur Heming)

Our oceans face unprecedented challenges. It's time to work to restore oceans & coasts by: 🌊 Protecting and restoring coral reefs & mangroves & other key habitats 🌊 Reducing pressure on them 🌊 #BeatPollution Join #GenerationRestoration: www.decadeonrestoration.org/types-ecosys... #WorldWaterWeek

Lakes play a key role in maintaining biodiversity, offering a habitat for countless species of fish, plants, and wildlife. But lakes are affected by overuse, pollution & climate change. On 27 August join us in marking the 1st edition of #WorldLakeDay: 🔗 www.un.org/en/observanc...

“Purpose will get you in the water, but it won’t keep you in the water.” Lewis shared this story, and more, on the VoLo Climate Correction podcast. 🎧 Listen here: volofoundation.org/podcast/into... With thanks to the @volofoundation.bsky.social for hosting

A flotilla of swordfish, a shiver of sharks or an audience of squid... Which is your favourite? 🤩👇🐡 #didyouknow #collectivenouns #animalsofinstagram #oceananimals #names #oceanlife

It's Marine Protected Areas Day. MPAs are effective in - 🐟Safeguarding biodiversity 🪸Protecting food security 🌻Building climate resilience The world has pledged to protect 30% by 2030. Sustained pressure, ambition, and focus are critical if we’re to achieve the #30x30 goal. #MPADay

We believe that swimmers should be protectors of the sea. That’s why we’re teaming up with SwimTrek to safeguard the waters we love. 👉Read more: lewispughfoundation.org/new-partners... @lewispugh.bsky.social

Happy Shark Awareness Day from the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG)! This year we are putting the spotlight on mobulid rays. Join us for a day of celebration and awareness-raising! Please use hashtags #SharkAwarenessDay and #mobulidrays

Today is #sharkawarenessday. Sharks are essential for biodiversity. Here’s how: 🦈 They regulate fish populations 🐟 They prevent prey species from overgrazing habitats 🌿 They protect coral reefs and seagrass beds 🌊 They keep marine food webs in balance #ForCoral

A hundred years ago, the Seine was declared too polluted to swim in. Today, it’s open again. A reminder that with investment and political will, rivers can be brought back to life. In the end, it’s a choice. www.bbc.com/news/article...

🌊 The future of our ocean depends on sharks 🦈. That’s why the GEF supported @lewispugh.bsky.social's challenging swim around Martha’s Vineyard to raise awareness for their protection. Over the past 30 years, the GEF has invested $2B in #ocean conservation worldwide. www.thegef.org/newsroom/blo...

The ocean gave birth to life, and it has been a cradle of biodiversity ever since. Types of marine organisms 🪼👇🐢 #seacreatures #oceancreatures #oceanlife #animalsofinstagram #oceanfacts

Shy like a thresher shark, misunderstood like a great white or calm and collected like a reef shark, which shark are you today? Click the screen to find out 🦈👆 #sharksofinstagram #shark #sharklover #sharklove #whichsharkareyou #sharkconservation #sharksarefriend

Humans kill ≈274,000 sharks every single day. @lewispugh.bsky.social recently completed #TheSharkSwim: a 96km odyssey around Martha’s Vineyard to challenge fear-driven perceptions of🦈. Changing the narrative one swimming stroke at a time: 🎥 shorturl.at/KpyaM 📷 @lewispughfdn.bsky.social

Instead of celebrating Jaws the movie, why not celebrate sharks — the real stars of the ocean? All profits go towards our shark advocacy. Educate, Respect, Protect. 🦈 Wear your support 🦈 #JawsAnniversary #Jaws50 #TheSharkSwim #ProtectWhatYouLove #SharkFest

Today marks 50 years since Jaws premiered. It's time to stop treating sharks as villains, says @lewispugh.bsky.social #Jaws50 #TheSharkSwim www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Nearly 50 years after Jaws, sharks still grab our attention. Most people came away afraid. Some fascinated. A few, both. Lose sharks, and we risk unraveling entire ecosystems. It’s time to change the narrative and protect them 🦈⭐️🌊 #JAWS50 #thesharkswim #OceanGuardians #30x30 #sharkfest #Jaws@50

We've just announced 3 new Shark Champions who are fighting to protect sharks around Martha’s Vineyard 🦈 🌊 Read more here 👉 lewispughfoundation.org/shark-champi...

Life depends on the ocean. Now, the ocean depends on us. Share to support #30x30! 🌊💙🐬 @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

We get to choose what kind of relationship we have with the ocean 🌊🌎🐠 One choice brings life, beauty, and resilience; the other, devastation 👇 @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

Tune in as UNEP Patron of the Oceans @lewispugh.bsky.social joins UNEP’s @ingerandersen.bsky.social at #UNOC3 to discuss the threats and the solutions to protect marine life, #BeatPlasticPollution, ocean finance, and more. 🎥Watch the conversation: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s... #SaveOurOcean

Sharks are essential for biodiversity. Here’s how: 🦈 They regulate fish populations 🐟 They prevent prey species from overgrazing habitats 🌿 They protect coral reefs and seagrass beds 🌊 They keep marine food webs in balance @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

We must protect both. About half of Earth’s oxygen comes from the ocean 🌊🫁💙 @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

Sharks have been evolving for over 400 million years – no wonder they’re all so different! This poster shows just a few of the 500+ species of cartilaginous fish we call sharks🌊🦈👇#SharksBringLife @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

Did you know that @thegef.bsky.social is the largest funding mechanism for international collaboration on water and ocean issues? It supports nearly 200 countries working together to manage transboundary water resources. Latest Report 👇 thegef.org/newsroom/pub... #WorldOceanDay

Sharks have ruled the seas for over 400 million years! This #WorldOceanDay, join us in celebrating these ancient ecosystem engineers, essential to keeping the ocean healthy, balanced, and full of life 🌊🦈💙 #TheSharkSwim #UNOC3

Marine biodiversity is essential for the health of our oceans. 🐳 🐟 🦈 🐙 🦭 🐚 🪸 🪼 If you're in Nice on 9 June, join @lewispugh.bsky.social in the INSPIRE Area. He will be speaking at the #EUDigitalOceanPavilion during #UNOC3. Find out more here 👇 lnkd.in/di2ErFdH #WeAreTheOcean

Down rivers, into seas, and carried by ocean currents, plastic travels. #BeatPlasticPollution #WorldEnvironmentDay

#TheSharkSwim in 4 shots 🏊‍♂️📸 What's your favourite?

A powerful reminder from Sylvia Earle. #SharksBringLife, let’s protect them 🦈🌍💙