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Leo Sosa

@lsosabelize

Environmental Officer - Department of the Environment, Government of Belize, Belmopan, Belize

 Belize
Joined July 2016
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How supermarket freezers are heating the planet, and how they could change. Grocery chains under pressure to switch from HFCs to natural refrigerants to curb climate change. Countries that ratify the #KigaliAmendment commit to phasing down HFCs 👏🌏 cbc.ca/news/science/hfc-clim…
How supermarket freezers are heating the planet, and how they could change | CBC News

How supermarket freezers are heating the planet, and how they could change | CBC News

Climate-conscious shoppers may buy local food and try to cut packaging waste – but those efforts could be negated by potent greenhouse gases leaking from supermarket fridges. Here’s a look at why...

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Montreal Protocol emerges as a powerful climate treaty. The Scientific Assessment Panel to the Montreal Protocol reports ozone layer recovery is on track noaa.gov/news-release/montre…
Montreal Protocol emerges as a powerful climate treaty

Montreal Protocol emerges as a powerful climate treaty

United Nations report: Ozone layer recovery on track

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📷Snapshots from the #IP4 in Bucharest🇷🇴 where decision-makers have met to discuss the strategic approach and sound management of #chemicals & #waste beyond 2020. The #SAICM policy framework promotes chemical safety around the world. #GlobalAgreements for a #HealthyPlanet
Image from The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (@brsmeas)
Image from The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (@brsmeas)
Image from The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (@brsmeas)
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The #MinamataConvention was born out of the concern within the international community about human activities that have been & still are contributing to the devastating impacts of #mercury pollution. 📖 Read our 5th anniversary story: bit.ly/Minamata5years #MakeMercuryHistory
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#DYK? Mangroves have the ability to absorb 4️⃣ times more carbon dioxide by area than upland terrestrial forests🌳 Discover how to reduce drivers of #mangrove loss ⬇️ via: @IUCN wrld.bg/Kueq50FPLCi
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"Our new website has the potential to link knowledge, projects and people in a way that will greatly increase the awareness about the Convention and its positive impact on people and our planet." Ex. Secretary @MonikaStankiew3 🌐mercuryconvention.org
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New website alert! 🚨 In honor of its 4th anniversary, the @minamataMEA has launched a brand-new site to keep us connected, informed, and well-prepared to #MakeMercuryHistory. ➡️ Read the blog for more info: bit.ly/2VLTGDg
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Catch up on what happened at last week's (online segment) of the #2021COPs: sdg.iisd.org/news/chemicals-… #GlobalAgreements for a #HealthyPlanet @foenCH @rolphpayet @GENetwork @IISD_ENB
Chemicals and Wastes Conventions Make Progress between In-Person Meetings

Chemicals and Wastes Conventions Make Progress between In-Person Meetings

The parties to three global conventions on hazardous chemicals and wastes convened online to make decisions enabling operations to continue until a face-to-face meeting is possible. The Earth...

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Parties to the three global hazardous #chemicals and #wastes conventions (@brsmeas) met for urgent operational and substantive work: • election of officers • programmes of work, budgets • a decision on the Stockholm Convention’s financial mechanism enb.iisd.org/chemicals/2021C…

Summary report 26–30 July 2021

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#DrowningInPlastics #2021COPs #PlasticWaste is impacting the ecology of #ecosystems by: ⚠️ blocking sunlight, oxygen & nutrient flow, ⚠️ transporting non-indigenous species to new locations, ⚠️ & exposing marine species to hazardous substances. #GenerationRestoration
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Yo Creek, Belize
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Interested in learning more about mangrove ecosystems on #worldmangrovesday ? Check out this beautiful infographic by our @thewcs Tanzania team 🍃#westandforwildlife #discover #inspire #protect
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Some of the marine species endemic to the #Caribbean include the Atlantic deep-sea lobster, Caribbean lobster, Bahamas sawshark & Caribbean roughshark. The critically endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle & West Indian Manatee exist only in this region. #WorldEnvironmentDay2020
Image from UNEP Cartagena Convention & Caribbean Enviro Prog. (@UNEP_CEP)
Image from UNEP Cartagena Convention & Caribbean Enviro Prog. (@UNEP_CEP)
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Beautiful Placencia, Belize
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North Caye Caulker developing rapidly.
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Placencia, Belize
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Aerial view of Chalillo Dam, Cayo District, Belize
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