Resident of Galle, Sri Lanka.
Galle, Sri Lanka
Joined October 2010
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Jagath Kumara retweeted
The world is set to exceed 1.5°C of warming.
Even if the temperature comes back down, the 🌎 may never be quite the same.
But we must not abandon the 1.5°C goal.
The higher & longer the global temperature rise, the greater the risks.
UNEP's Martin Krause explains: bit.ly/3TVOISA
Jagath Kumara retweeted
To #BeatPlasticPollution, data, knowledge and collaboration are critical.
The Global Plastics Hub brings together:
📚 2800+ knowledge materials
📊 70+ plastic lifecycle indicators
🌍 2000+ members
Explore the Hub: globalplasticshub.org
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Want to check out the health of a lake, river, or aquifer near you?
This data platform shows the health of millions of lakes, rivers, and wetlands around the world. It shows pollution hotspots, drought impacts & signs of recovery.
Check out the Freshwater Ecosystems Explorer – a bird’s eye view of our planet’s freshwater ecosystems: unep.org/news-and-stories/st…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
From ancient microbes in melting glaciers to toxic pollutants from floods, climate change is altering ecosystems & exposing communities.
The world must act to protect people, nature, & economies.
Explore four rapidly emerging threats that could reshape life for millions unless urgent action is taken: unep.org/resources/frontiers…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
2 billion people around the world still lack safe drinking water.
Clean water is a human right.
Get ideas on what #WaterAction you can take.
@UN info ➡️ bit.ly/5WaterActio
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Farmland restoration and sustainable agricultural practices such as agroforestry and organic farming can help the world achieve the goal of zero hunger.
Find out more #GenerationRestoration tips on advancing the #GlobalGoals: bit.ly/3yctsJN
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Some have been accused of terrorism. Many have been threatened with death. Nearly all have experienced discrimination.
But that hasn’t stopped these five #EarthChamps environmental pioneers from fighting for both the planet and the rights of Indigenous Peoples. unep.org/news-and-stories/st…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Wildfire smoke does not respect fire lines; it can travel across regions and even continents, putting millions at risk of air pollution.
This @UN story looks at the health risks associated with wildfire smoke and actions that can be taken to reduce exposure: news.un.org/en/story/2026/07…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Delegates are gathering this month in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for #UNCCDCOP17 to forge solutions to the interconnected challenges of desertification, land degradation and drought.
More info: unep.org/events/conference/u…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Developing countries urgently need massive increases in adaptation finance to protect people, livelihoods, and economies from escalating climate change impacts:
More in our #AdaptationGap report unep.org/resources/adaptatio…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
"Extreme heat is not a future threat. It is here.
It is becoming more dangerous.
And unless we act to protect people & tackle the root cause of the crisis it will become deadlier still."
-- @antonioguterres as @WMO forecasts even hotter months ahead.
un.org/sg/en/content/sg/pres…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
“The verdict is clear: the climate crisis is in overdrive.” – @antonioguterres on the new global climate forecast released today by the @WMO.
More coal, oil and gas will lead to a more combustible future. Unless we act – to protect people and tackle the root cause of the crisis.
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Ancient microbes in melting glaciers and toxic pollutants from floods are among the signs that climate change is altering ecosystems & exposing communities.
Action is needed to protect people, nature, & economies.
See more on rapidly emerging threats that could reshape life for millions if the course isn’t changed: unep.org/resources/frontiers…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
You have more power than some in Congress would probably like you to remember. Your calls, emails, meetings, and stories matter. Come learn how to use them for a cleaner, more affordable energy future.
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Jagath Kumara retweeted
Around the world, climate-driven disasters are reaching nightmare proportions as the costs of humanity’s addiction to burning coal, oil and gas keep spiralling upwards, @UNFCCC chief Simon Stiell warned.
news.un.org/en/story/2026/07…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Every day, financial institutions direct billions of dollars into energy projects shaping our future. The system can feel complex, technical, and out of reach, but understanding it is key to making the clean energy transition fast and fair.
Join us tomorrow for the start of our free four-week Funding the Future Bootcamp and get a crash course in how climate solutions are funded and how you can influence those decisions. No finance background required. RSVP NOW! climaterealityproject.org/fu…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Cities worldwide are restoring urban forests.
As dangerous heatwaves & rising temperatures become more common, these green spaces can help reduce temperatures by 2 to 8°C.
Toronto’s story is just one example of what #GenerationRestoration can achieve: unep.org/news-and-stories/st…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Interest in large-scale mangrove restoration is growing, but success depends on aligning all stakeholders—NGOs, govts, scientists, and communities—around science-based, inclusive approaches.
🌿 #GenerationRestoration guidelines by @Mangroves: decadeonrestoration.org/publ…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
For decades, mangrove forests were considered one of the fastest disappearing ecosystems.
But a global study offers one of the most encouraging conservation stories yet — global mangrove losses have slowed while gains have increased.
This #WorldMangroveDay, a glimmer of hope: unep.org/news-and-stories/st…
Jagath Kumara retweeted
Governments have the tools to act and keep global warming within limits. What’s needed now is unity and ambition.
Let’s close the #EmissionsGap, and ensure a just transition for everyone, everywhere: unep.org/resources/emissions…
