ΕΚΒΥ
@ekby_greece
The Goulandris Natural History Museum / Greek Biotope Wetland Centre (EKBY) | Μουσείο Γουλανδρή Φυσικής Ιστορίας / Ελληνικό Κέντρο Βιοτόπων-Υγροτόπων (ΕΚΒΥ)
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Blue or green? The appearance of a #lake is related to the pigment chlorophyll-a, which is produced by #algae . As #satellite data show, 63% of #lake s worldwide have become greener since 1997, but particularly large lakes have become bluer 👉igb-berlin.de/en/news/lakes-… Benjamin Kraemer
Tomorrow marks 60 years since the publication of Silent Spring, Rachel Carson's landmark book on the impact of pesticides in the environment.
Our latest Editorial explores its legacy, & new emerging threats to #biodiversity from pollution nature.com/articles/s4155…
#silentspring
As we mark #WorldWaterWeek , countries are urged to do more to protect their lakes, rivers and wetlands, that are often overlooked when it comes to conservation.
Learn more: bit.ly/3KuBnre
#ForNature
The current drought in Europe appears to be the worst in at least 500 years, according to EU_ScienceHub experts.
The severe rainfall deficit is affecting crops and increasing the risk of fires.
It has also impacted rivers, affecting the energy sector and river transport. 👇
Wetlands, “Kidneys of the Earth”, cover only around 6% of the Earth’s land surface but are home to 40% of all plant and animal species.
However, wetlands are disappearing 3️⃣ times faster than forests.
We need wetlands #ForNature and for #Biodiversity .
More⬇️ via @ramsarconv
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring access to a clean, healthy & sustainable environment, a universal human right.
The resolution is based on a similar text adopted last year by the Human Rights Council (UN Human Rights Council).
UN News STORY news.un.org/en/story/2022/…
Μια νέα διαδικτυακή εφαρμογή που παρουσιάζει στο κοινό τα ελληνικά δάση, τη βιοποικιλότητά τους και τις απειλές που δέχονται, δημιούργησε το ΕΚΒΥ κ το Υπουργείο Περιβάλλοντος και Ενέργειας στο πλαίσιο του ForestLife LIFE Programme
🌳🌎📲 greekforests.gr
➡ bit.ly/3PyuOoG
Today, the European Commission 🇪🇺 proposed a regulation on #ecosystemaccounts . The proposal makes the collection of data on ecosystem extent, condition and ecosystem services mandatory in the EU.
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