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Significant initiatives by the EU to address the devastating impact of wildfires! Also, the EU-funded IRISCC is proud to be at the forefront of tackling climate-related risks, including wildfires. Our DEMO6 project specifically focuses on understanding the multifaceted impact of these events on human health, ecosystems, and economies. By providing near-real-time data and advanced modeling, IRISCC contributes to effective wildfire prevention and response strategies. Our demonstrator, provided by ACTRIS-RI, IAGOS_RI, ICOS - Integrated Carbon Observation System), sets up a system for alerting about major forest fires and providing crucial data for analysis. Visit our website to learn more about our demonstrators https://lnkd.in/d_UHtkWA #ClimateCrisis #ClimateRisks #Wildfires #reserahcinfrastructure #IRISCC #EU #ClimateAction #EU_RIs

🙌 Happy World Wetlands Day! Today, we celebrate the importance of wetlands in our environment. 💧 Wetlands are vital ecosystems that provide numerous benefits, such as acting as natural filters for water, reducing the impacts of floods, and providing habitat for diverse species of plants and animals. ➡️ Did you know that wetlands help to mitigate #climatechange by storing carbon dioxide? It's amazing how these areas contribute to the overall health of our planet. #WorldWetlandsDay #ProtectOurWetlands

The climate crisis has led to unprecedented wildfires 🔥 The summer of 2023 saw the fourth most devastating wild fire season ever in the EU. 🚒 Fire suppression efforts have shown their limits in extreme wildfire events. That is why research aims at effective wildfire prevention instead. See how EU-funded SAFERS project, GEO-SAFE, FIRE-RES and TREEADS help prevent forest fires to limit the damage to society, economy and biodiversity. Read how we're funding a fire-proof future 🔗 europa.eu/!hPH6n6 #ClimateCrisis #Wildfires

Eyes on FIRE-RES 👀 We've been featured in this news article by European Research Executive Agency (REA) among other EU-funded projects with a common mission: to focus on the effective prevention of wildfires because we are conscious of the limits of simple fire suppression. Read the article, and discover our Innovation Actions here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eUMdi_f5

Have you seen our updated Decision-Makers Guide for #NaturalClimateSolutions yet? The guide is a one-stop source of practical information on how America's farms, forests, coastlines, and cities can help address climate change while also: 🐝 🐟🦆 Restoring wildlife habitat 🚰 Improving our drinking water ⛈ Protecting our communities from storms & floods, and 🚜 Improving soil health– making our farms more productive. Access it here: https://nature.ly/42gih0N

Mupo uri rifha vhutshilo havhudi. A good life is derived from good environment. Let's stop deforestation and plant a lot of new trees. Theme of World Environment Day 2024 is Land Restoration, desertitication and drought resilience. #Happy_world_environment_day

World Environment Day 2024 | This year's theme is 'Our land. Our future.'  As Australians, we witness the impact of drought, salinity, and land degradation on our communities firsthand. This World Environment Day, let's unite to restore our land, combat desertification, and enhance drought resilience. We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that can make peace with land. We are #GenerationRestoration.  #WorldEnvironmentDay

On this #InternationalDayOfForests, we focus on #KelpForests. These vital marine ecosystems provide a range of benefits for people, nature and climate: 🏭 Storing and sequestering carbon 🐠 Providing habitat for coastal wildlife 🌿 A source of food and medicine 🏝️ Reducing coastal erosion ⛈️ Protecting coastlines from storms & flood events Learn more about kelp and other Blue Carbon ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/eckyYHvt

Wetlands are one of the ecosystems regarded as biodiversity hotspots and provide critical goods and services to ensure the quality of life on earth. There are many ways these aquatic systems are beneficial to society. These include but not limited to climate change mitigation, flood control, food security, carbon storage, buffer for storm water and water quality improvement. The significance of wetlands cuts across socio-economic and ecological aspects. Let's protect them. #WorldWetlandsDay2024

Today’s rain started as a light shower, but soon the water was rushing across the ground, carving new paths and taking the soil with it. This is more than just rain—it’s a sign of how vulnerable our environment is to soil erosion. As climate change brings more intense rainfall, the land struggles to hold its ground. Erosion washes away not just soil, but the nutrients vital for agriculture and ecosystems. We need to rethink how we protect our soil and manage our landscapes to prevent further damage. 🌍🌱 #SoilErosion #ClimateChange #SustainableLandManagement #ProtectOurPlanet