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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 13d

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

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PIK_climate @pik-potsdam.bsky.social · 13d

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

Official Planetary Health Check 2025 with Johan Rockström

YouTube video by Planetary Boundaries Science

www.youtube.com

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PIK_climate @pik-potsdam.bsky.social · 13d

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...

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · 15d

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

Swimmers compete in 1st official Chicago River race in nearly a century: ‘Really an incredible experience’

The race raised money for ALS and celebrated the Chicago River’s recovery from its polluted past.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · 16d

📷 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

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · 20d

👊 Brazil, Kenya, Vietnam and Tonga pushed it over the two-thirds threshold, making it legally binding
⚓ Bans subsidies to illegal fishing, to vessels targeting overexploited stocks, and to fleets operating in the unregulated high seas

#Multilateralism works, even in a deeply divided world.🕊️

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · 20d

25 years in the making, the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has finally come into force.

www.wto.org/english/news...

#OceanAdvocacy #30x30

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 21d

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

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · 26d

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

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World Meteorological Organization @wmo-global.bsky.social · 27d

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.

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · Aug 27

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)

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · Aug 25

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

An underwater scene with coral reefs illustrated in bright red, blue, and green lines, alongside outlines of a turtle, fish, and diver. Bold white text in the center reads: “LET’S REVIVE OUR OCEANS. Join #GenerationRestoration.” Logos at the bottom include the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021–2030, UN Environment Programme, and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations).

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · Aug 25

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...

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · Aug 18

“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

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · Aug 7

A flotilla of swordfish, a shiver of sharks or an audience of squid... Which is your favourite? 🤩👇🐡

#didyouknow #collectivenouns #animalsofinstagram #oceananimals #names #oceanlife

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

Underwater photograph of a vibrant coral reef ecosystem with multiple species of hard and soft corals in various colors including white, purple, and green. Numerous small orange and yellow fish swim throughout the reef structure against a deep blue ocean background. The image showcases the rich biodiversity that Marine Protected Areas help preserve.

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

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IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group @iucnshark.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

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Lewis Pugh @lewispugh.bsky.social · Jul 7

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...

River Seine: Waters reopens to swimmers after century-long ban

For the first time in more than 100 years people will be able to swim legally in three sections of the river.

www.bbc.com

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Global Environment Facility (GEF) @thegef.bsky.social · Jul 3

🌊 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...

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · Jun 25

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

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · Jun 20

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

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social · Jun 20

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

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