It's not AI. It's restoring what matters most.
From forests and farmlands to freshwater, oceans and coasts, Earth's ecosystems are the foundation of human prosperity and well-being. Yet we are degrading these precious resources in alarming ways.
Together, we can turn the tide, giving people and nature a sustainable future.
It's time for #GenerationRestoration.
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AI offers huge potential for tackling global crises — but its rapid growth also carries major environmental costs.
There are high hopes that AI can help tackle some of the world’s biggest environmental emergencies. For example, the technology is already being used to map the destructive dredging of sand and chart emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
But when it comes to the environment, there is a negative side to the explosion of AI. The proliferating data centres that house AI servers produce electronic waste. They are large consumers of water, which is becoming scarce in many places. They rely on critical minerals and rare elements, which are often mined unsustainably. And they use massive amounts of electricity, driving the emission of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
At the upcoming United Nations Environment Assembly #UNEA7, happening from 8 to 12 December in Nairobi, leaders will discuss emerging issues like AI and explore how we should balance its benefits with its planetary footprint.
It’s time for global solutions to make AI sustainable.
Nearly half of Earth's land is covered by rangelands.
These vast landscapes are the backbone of biodiversity, ecosystem health, and millions of livelihoods, yet they face growing threats from land conversion, resource depletion, and climate change.
Pastoralists are their stewards. Carriers of Indigenous and local knowledge built over generations, they hold lessons the world urgently needs. But they continue to be left out of decision-making tables, secure land rights, market access, and pathways for the next generation.
This year marks both #UNCCDCOP17 and the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists #IYRP2026, a moment to recognize the vital role these landscapes and communities play in food security, climate resilience, biodiversity, and cultural heritage.
Swipe to learn why rangelands and pastoralists matter.
What is your "spark bird" — the first bird that captured your interest?
Bird watching is captivating generations old and new, but the species we love are under mounting pressure. Habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and other human pressures are causing alarming declines.
Migratory birds make incredible journeys every year, crossing national boundaries and continents, with some travelling thousands of miles to feed and breed. They connect continents and ecosystems, and need healthy environments in every community along the way.
On #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, join millions of people worldwide in contributing vital information about migratory birds, their habitats, and the challenges they face.
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Happy 100th birthday to the world's most beloved nature broadcaster!
@unitednations Champion of the Earth Sir David Attenborough has devoted his life to documenting the bond between humanity and nature, and sharing it with the world. His work continues to inspire people of all ages to cherish and care for our planet.
Thank you @davidattenborough for making millions of us fall in love with the natural world, and for fighting so tirelessly to protect it.
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Every year, millions of people flock to the world’s coral reefs to marvel at the diversity of marine life they support.
But scuba and snorkelling trips can put pressure on reefs, compounding the threats they face from climate change, pollution and unsustainable use. In fact, warm water corals are under so much pressure, they could disappear by the end of this century. This is to say nothing of the greenhouse gas emissions generated during travel, which further contribute to a warming planet.
Want an environmentally conscious holiday? Choose sustainable modes of transport and discover some practical recommendations to safeguard these undersea cities.
Our soil is one of Earth's greatest reservoirs of biodiversity, and it's more important than you think.
Life below ground directly shapes life above ground. Soil biodiversity supports agriculture, human health, and climate regulation, with far-reaching environmental, economic, and social implications for us all.
Yet human activities pose a threat to soil biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides, from climate change and salinization to agricultural intensification.
But recovery is possible. All generations are needed to come together to help heal our planet.
Swipe to refresh your knowledge about soil biodiversity.
We all bear the burden of pollution, often without realising it.
The cost shows up in poorer health, higher medical costs, contaminated food and water, and lost livelihoods.
That’s why it pays to #BeatPollution at its source.
Fungi are a vital part of healthy soil.
These incredible organisms help tackle some of the world's biggest problems, from climate change to food security. They support plant growth, cycle nutrients through the earth, and are one of nature's most powerful tools for storing carbon and keeping soils healthy.
But deforestation, land degradation, industrial farming, and pollution are damaging our soil at an alarming rate, and that affects all of us.
Restoring our land and soils is essential to protecting fungi diversity and the benefits fungi bring to people and the planet.
Swipe to learn how these seemingly small organisms are playing a big role in our world.
