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Walter Vergara

@_WalterVergara

Commenting and sharing information on climate change issues in Latin America. All views are my own.

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Joined October 2013
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Importante descubrimiento para la ciencia. Investigadores de la Fundación ProAves descubren una nueva especie de Grallaria a la que se refieren tentativamente como “Tororoi del Dorado” (El Dorado Antpitta en inglés). Conoce más detalles de esta maravillosa especie en el video.
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Congrats to Climate Institute VP @_WalterVergara for his outstanding article on how we can avoid disaster in the #Amazon -- Take a look here! climate.org/can-we-steer-awa… #ClimateAction #nature #CarbonMarkets #Carbon #Sustainability
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Can we steer away from disaster in the Amazon? – Climate Institute. A personal take on what needs to change on how we protect and use the Amazon ecosystem. climate.org/can-we-steer-awa…
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EPA Upholds Chlorpyrifos Ban: A Major Victory for Birds - American Bird Conservancy abcbirds.org/article/epa-uph… @restoreforward @ProAvesColombia @PermianGlobal
EPA Upholds Chlorpyrifos Ban: A Major Victory for Birds - American Bird Conservancy

EPA Upholds Chlorpyrifos Ban: A Major Victory for Birds - American Bird Conservancy

Listen to this newsstory

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Monday 28 Feb will see the release of IPCC’s second part of the 6th Assessment Report on consequences of our rapidly changing climate. The report will confirm that ever more extreme extreme weather events and other impacts are endangering our planet. @CABEI_Org @WRIAdaptation
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At the august Butte Hall #cop26 during ⁦@GlobalLF⁩ discussion Nov 5 with ministers Meza of Costa Rica, Silvano of Suriname, Habet of Belize and Vice Ministers of Peru and Colombia on Nature Based Solutions as Climate Actions ⁦@restoreforward⁩ ⁦@MinAmbienteCo⁩
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Great discussion today #COP26 with Ministers Mattos and Correa plus leaders in impact investment in restoration & conservation in LAC ⁦@restoreforward⁩ ⁦@MinAmbienteCo⁩ ⁦@PermianGlobal⁩ ⁦@Moringafund⁩. Thanks to ⁦@EIB & to ⁩ ⁦@LuxembourgUN⁩.
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IPCC ipcc.ch/assessment-report/ar… confirms once again we have altered the habitability of our planet. Difficult not to call out the negligence and senseless behavior of so many tied to fossil fuel interests. The world of our children and grandchildren is at stake.
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IPCC ipcc.ch/assessment-report/ar…
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This is no time to dither: Scientists see stronger evidence of slowing Atlantic Ocean circulation, an ‘Achilles’ heel’ of the climate washingtonpost.com/climate-e…

Scientists see stronger evidence of slowing Atlantic Ocean circulation, an ‘Achilles’ heel’ of the...

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, a system of currents, has long been considered capable of a sudden shutdown, which could have dramatic climate effects.

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Bill Gates: Forget the climate policy tweaks and go for the big stuff politi.co/3dfpkzb via @politico . YES! and in Latin America it means: 100% renewables in power; electrify all transport; electrify industry; stop deforestation and restore degraded land. IT CAN BE DONE.

Bill Gates: Forget the climate policy tweaks and go for the big stuff

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Moving simultaneously toward a 100% renewable power grid and complete electrification of transport in Latin America, would produce savings in capital investments, reduced costs of services, avoided health impacts, major gains in jobs & energy efficiency & security. @WRIEnergy
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Colombia Shows Leadership in the Race Against Climate Change initiative20x20.org/news/col…
Colombia Shows Leadership in the Race Against Climate Change

Colombia Shows Leadership in the Race Against Climate Change

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Climate reality check 2020: the current emergency forces us to rethink schedules for attaining full decarbonization. 2050 may not be enough: xitter.cf/BreakthroughCCR/status… @restoreforward @WRIClimate @climateinstitu @ZEROCO2_
Safe Climate Australia (@SafeClimateAus) profile pictureSafe Climate Australia@SafeClimateAus13 Oct 2020
#climate impacts are accelerating. 1.2°C now, 1.5°C before 2030, 2°C likely before 2050. #Climate targets of zero by 2050 are too little, too late. It's time for a climaterealitycheck.net.
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The climate emergency is ever more urgent. The need for actions is now. @restoreforward and through #Initiative20x20 100+ partners are committed to action. Read “The Climate Emergency: 2020 in Review”: bit.ly/3nk4QXt
The Climate Emergency: 2020 in Review

The Climate Emergency: 2020 in Review

Despite some promising developments, the need for action has grown even more urgent

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The #initiative20x20 proudly welcomes new partners @ProAvesColombia @PointBlueConSci @GlobalTerraform . Their participation enriches and strengthens the restoration movement in the region. @restoreforward
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Colombia updates its goal for net zero deforestation. This is a much welcome development! #initiative20x20 is ready to support! eltiempo.com/vida/medio-ambi… @restoreforward @mariafrancoch
‘Nos comprometemos a cero deforestación neta para 2030’: Minambiente - El Tiempo

‘Nos comprometemos a cero deforestación neta para 2030’: Minambiente - El Tiempo

Expertos hablan de lo que debe suceder en diez años para cumplir la meta.

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You are invited join us in a discussion tomorrow at 2 pm EST on the architecture for REDD+ (ART). Panelists include @FrancesJSeymour @CMJStreck also Mary Grady @WinrockIntl , Juan Andres Lopez and Juan Carlos Aybar @TOTALOIL1 @WorldResources initiative20x20.org/events/c…
Carbon Markets for Nature-Based Solutions: A Regulatory Framework

Carbon Markets for Nature-Based Solutions: A Regulatory Framework

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How can we build regulated + scalable carbon markets that encourage private sector financing? Join #Initiative20x20 to discuss the possibilities: initiative20x20.org/events/c…
Carbon Markets for Nature-Based Solutions: A Regulatory Framework

Carbon Markets for Nature-Based Solutions: A Regulatory Framework

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Full decarbonization of power & transport in LAC makes economic sense. It delivers $621 billion in annual savings & saves $296 billion in accumulated capital outlays delivering these services by 2050 according to analysis presented at @COP25CL . Start now! @ActionIsNow
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