david bush
@davidsazo.bsky.social
Working for Oceans @LewisPughFDN.bsky.social
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🏔️ Mountains are the backbone of life on Earth.
They supply freshwater to over half of humanity & sustain biodiversity. Yet, they are vulnerable to degradation from human activities & climate change.
On #MountainDay, we celebrate their beauty & their indispensable role for people and nature.
They supply freshwater to over half of humanity & sustain biodiversity. Yet, they are vulnerable to degradation from human activities & climate change.
On #MountainDay, we celebrate their beauty & their indispensable role for people and nature.
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🏔️ Mountains are the backbone of life on Earth.
They supply freshwater to over half of humanity & sustain biodiversity. Yet, they are vulnerable to degradation from human activities & climate change.
On #MountainDay, we celebrate their beauty & their indispensable role for people and nature.
They supply freshwater to over half of humanity & sustain biodiversity. Yet, they are vulnerable to degradation from human activities & climate change.
On #MountainDay, we celebrate their beauty & their indispensable role for people and nature.
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The high Himalayas and Tibetan plateau are warming 2x faster than the world. In Nepal’s Nubri Valley, communities are fighting back with solar greenhouses and local knowledge.
This #InternationalMountainDay, discover their story: undp-nature.exposure.co/melting-moun... #IMD2025 #MountainsMatter
This #InternationalMountainDay, discover their story: undp-nature.exposure.co/melting-moun... #IMD2025 #MountainsMatter
December 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The high Himalayas and Tibetan plateau are warming 2x faster than the world. In Nepal’s Nubri Valley, communities are fighting back with solar greenhouses and local knowledge.
This #InternationalMountainDay, discover their story: undp-nature.exposure.co/melting-moun... #IMD2025 #MountainsMatter
This #InternationalMountainDay, discover their story: undp-nature.exposure.co/melting-moun... #IMD2025 #MountainsMatter
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Glaciers sit at the apex of mountain water systems.Their decline reshapes everything downstream as communities face shrinking water supplies and higher risks of floods and landslides.
#UNEA7 @thegef.bsky.social @unep.org #MountainsMatter #IMD2025 📸 @esa.int
#UNEA7 @thegef.bsky.social @unep.org #MountainsMatter #IMD2025 📸 @esa.int
December 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Glaciers sit at the apex of mountain water systems.Their decline reshapes everything downstream as communities face shrinking water supplies and higher risks of floods and landslides.
#UNEA7 @thegef.bsky.social @unep.org #MountainsMatter #IMD2025 📸 @esa.int
#UNEA7 @thegef.bsky.social @unep.org #MountainsMatter #IMD2025 📸 @esa.int
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CITES has agreed to move whale sharks, oceanic whitetips, and manta and devil rays to Appendix I, ending international commercial trade. This does not end the pressure on sharks, but it does give the work ahead a firmer base.
#TheSharkSwim #30x30 #UNEA7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
📷 NOAA
#TheSharkSwim #30x30 #UNEA7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
📷 NOAA
December 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
CITES has agreed to move whale sharks, oceanic whitetips, and manta and devil rays to Appendix I, ending international commercial trade. This does not end the pressure on sharks, but it does give the work ahead a firmer base.
#TheSharkSwim #30x30 #UNEA7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
📷 NOAA
#TheSharkSwim #30x30 #UNEA7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
📷 NOAA
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Protecting glaciers is about people, food, water, and stability.
Meltwater feeds rivers that support billions of people. As glaciers shrink, water becomes less predictable, affecting drinking supplies, farming, and energy downstream.
#unea7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social 📸 : Chris 73 / CC BY-SA 3.0
Meltwater feeds rivers that support billions of people. As glaciers shrink, water becomes less predictable, affecting drinking supplies, farming, and energy downstream.
#unea7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social 📸 : Chris 73 / CC BY-SA 3.0
December 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Protecting glaciers is about people, food, water, and stability.
Meltwater feeds rivers that support billions of people. As glaciers shrink, water becomes less predictable, affecting drinking supplies, farming, and energy downstream.
#unea7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social 📸 : Chris 73 / CC BY-SA 3.0
Meltwater feeds rivers that support billions of people. As glaciers shrink, water becomes less predictable, affecting drinking supplies, farming, and energy downstream.
#unea7 @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social 📸 : Chris 73 / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Lewis will climb Mount Kenya this week to swim in a glacial lake at 4850m.
The glaciers on the mountain have between 3 to 5 years before they disappear.
Find out more 👇
lewispughfoundation.org/campaign/mou...
📷 Image: Chris 73/WikiCommons
#LewisGlacierSwim #UNEA7 @unep.org
@thegef.bsky.social
The glaciers on the mountain have between 3 to 5 years before they disappear.
Find out more 👇
lewispughfoundation.org/campaign/mou...
📷 Image: Chris 73/WikiCommons
#LewisGlacierSwim #UNEA7 @unep.org
@thegef.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Lewis will climb Mount Kenya this week to swim in a glacial lake at 4850m.
The glaciers on the mountain have between 3 to 5 years before they disappear.
Find out more 👇
lewispughfoundation.org/campaign/mou...
📷 Image: Chris 73/WikiCommons
#LewisGlacierSwim #UNEA7 @unep.org
@thegef.bsky.social
The glaciers on the mountain have between 3 to 5 years before they disappear.
Find out more 👇
lewispughfoundation.org/campaign/mou...
📷 Image: Chris 73/WikiCommons
#LewisGlacierSwim #UNEA7 @unep.org
@thegef.bsky.social
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The 🌍 is facing real environmental pressures, but we already know what works: restoring ecosystems, cutting pollution, & investing in clean energy all strengthen resilience.
#UNEA7 is a key moment for countries to build on this progress & step up action for a more resilient planet: bit.ly/3WtFOt3
#UNEA7 is a key moment for countries to build on this progress & step up action for a more resilient planet: bit.ly/3WtFOt3
December 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The 🌍 is facing real environmental pressures, but we already know what works: restoring ecosystems, cutting pollution, & investing in clean energy all strengthen resilience.
#UNEA7 is a key moment for countries to build on this progress & step up action for a more resilient planet: bit.ly/3WtFOt3
#UNEA7 is a key moment for countries to build on this progress & step up action for a more resilient planet: bit.ly/3WtFOt3
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Superpollutants are responsible for 45% of global warming to date, wreaking havoc on the planet & our health.
Meet Methane, Tropospheric Ozone, and Black Carbon, and discover how you can do your part to stop them, smash them, and take back our planet: www.unep.org/interactives...
#ClimateSummit
Meet Methane, Tropospheric Ozone, and Black Carbon, and discover how you can do your part to stop them, smash them, and take back our planet: www.unep.org/interactives...
#ClimateSummit
September 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Superpollutants are responsible for 45% of global warming to date, wreaking havoc on the planet & our health.
Meet Methane, Tropospheric Ozone, and Black Carbon, and discover how you can do your part to stop them, smash them, and take back our planet: www.unep.org/interactives...
#ClimateSummit
Meet Methane, Tropospheric Ozone, and Black Carbon, and discover how you can do your part to stop them, smash them, and take back our planet: www.unep.org/interactives...
#ClimateSummit
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📺 In this video, Johan Rockström explains the key findings of the 2025 Planetary Health Check: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndPV...
Official Planetary Health Check 2025 with Johan Rockström
YouTube video by Planetary Boundaries Science
www.youtube.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
📺 In this video, Johan Rockström explains the key findings of the 2025 Planetary Health Check: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndPV...
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Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached – ocean acidification joins the danger zone," says PIK director Johan Rockström presenting the key findings of the Planetary Health Check 2025 today. #PlanetaryBoundaries
➡️ www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
➡️ www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
September 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached – ocean acidification joins the danger zone," says PIK director Johan Rockström presenting the key findings of the Planetary Health Check 2025 today. #PlanetaryBoundaries
➡️ www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
➡️ www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
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Nearly 300 swimmers took over the Chicago River this weekend — the first open-water race there in almost 100 years.
Congratulations to all in Chicago who worked tirelessly for many years to get the river to this point.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/21/c...
#ChicagoRiver #ALongSwim
Congratulations to all in Chicago who worked tirelessly for many years to get the river to this point.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/21/c...
#ChicagoRiver #ALongSwim
Swimmers compete in 1st official Chicago River race in nearly a century: ‘Really an incredible experience’
The race raised money for ALS and celebrated the Chicago River’s recovery from its polluted past.
www.chicagotribune.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Nearly 300 swimmers took over the Chicago River this weekend — the first open-water race there in almost 100 years.
Congratulations to all in Chicago who worked tirelessly for many years to get the river to this point.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/21/c...
#ChicagoRiver #ALongSwim
Congratulations to all in Chicago who worked tirelessly for many years to get the river to this point.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/21/c...
#ChicagoRiver #ALongSwim
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📷 Fantastic milestone: 60 nations have now ratified the #HighSeasTreaty, clearing the way for it to enter into force in January.
At last there is a legal framework to protect biodiversity in waters beyond the jurisdiction of any nation.
Read more: apnews.com/article/high...
#30x30 #BBNJ
At last there is a legal framework to protect biodiversity in waters beyond the jurisdiction of any nation.
Read more: apnews.com/article/high...
#30x30 #BBNJ
September 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
📷 Fantastic milestone: 60 nations have now ratified the #HighSeasTreaty, clearing the way for it to enter into force in January.
At last there is a legal framework to protect biodiversity in waters beyond the jurisdiction of any nation.
Read more: apnews.com/article/high...
#30x30 #BBNJ
At last there is a legal framework to protect biodiversity in waters beyond the jurisdiction of any nation.
Read more: apnews.com/article/high...
#30x30 #BBNJ
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25 years in the making, the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has finally come into force.
www.wto.org/english/news...
#OceanAdvocacy #30x30
www.wto.org/english/news...
#OceanAdvocacy #30x30
September 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
25 years in the making, the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has finally come into force.
www.wto.org/english/news...
#OceanAdvocacy #30x30
www.wto.org/english/news...
#OceanAdvocacy #30x30
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Dolphins bring joy to us all.
On #WorldDolphinDay we should remember that bycatch, overfishing, pollution and other human influences mean many species are now endangered — some critically. 🐬💔
#OceanAdvocacy #30x30
On #WorldDolphinDay we should remember that bycatch, overfishing, pollution and other human influences mean many species are now endangered — some critically. 🐬💔
#OceanAdvocacy #30x30
September 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Dolphins bring joy to us all.
On #WorldDolphinDay we should remember that bycatch, overfishing, pollution and other human influences mean many species are now endangered — some critically. 🐬💔
#OceanAdvocacy #30x30
On #WorldDolphinDay we should remember that bycatch, overfishing, pollution and other human influences mean many species are now endangered — some critically. 🐬💔
#OceanAdvocacy #30x30
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Did you know that -
🌎There are over 117 million lakes, covering nearly 4% of land.
🚰Although most freshwater is stored in glaciers and underground, lakes contain about 90% of the world’s surface supply, making them vital sources of accessible water.
#WorldLakeDay
(Artwork: Arthur Heming)
🌎There are over 117 million lakes, covering nearly 4% of land.
🚰Although most freshwater is stored in glaciers and underground, lakes contain about 90% of the world’s surface supply, making them vital sources of accessible water.
#WorldLakeDay
(Artwork: Arthur Heming)
August 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Did you know that -
🌎There are over 117 million lakes, covering nearly 4% of land.
🚰Although most freshwater is stored in glaciers and underground, lakes contain about 90% of the world’s surface supply, making them vital sources of accessible water.
#WorldLakeDay
(Artwork: Arthur Heming)
🌎There are over 117 million lakes, covering nearly 4% of land.
🚰Although most freshwater is stored in glaciers and underground, lakes contain about 90% of the world’s surface supply, making them vital sources of accessible water.
#WorldLakeDay
(Artwork: Arthur Heming)
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Our oceans face unprecedented challenges. It's time to work to restore oceans & coasts by:
🌊 Protecting and restoring coral reefs & mangroves & other key habitats
🌊 Reducing pressure on them
🌊 #BeatPollution
Join #GenerationRestoration: www.decadeonrestoration.org/types-ecosys... #WorldWaterWeek
🌊 Protecting and restoring coral reefs & mangroves & other key habitats
🌊 Reducing pressure on them
🌊 #BeatPollution
Join #GenerationRestoration: www.decadeonrestoration.org/types-ecosys... #WorldWaterWeek
August 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Our oceans face unprecedented challenges. It's time to work to restore oceans & coasts by:
🌊 Protecting and restoring coral reefs & mangroves & other key habitats
🌊 Reducing pressure on them
🌊 #BeatPollution
Join #GenerationRestoration: www.decadeonrestoration.org/types-ecosys... #WorldWaterWeek
🌊 Protecting and restoring coral reefs & mangroves & other key habitats
🌊 Reducing pressure on them
🌊 #BeatPollution
Join #GenerationRestoration: www.decadeonrestoration.org/types-ecosys... #WorldWaterWeek
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“Purpose will get you in the water, but it won’t keep you in the water.”
Lewis shared this story, and more, on the VoLo Climate Correction podcast.
🎧 Listen here: volofoundation.org/podcast/into...
With thanks to the @volofoundation.bsky.social for hosting
Lewis shared this story, and more, on the VoLo Climate Correction podcast.
🎧 Listen here: volofoundation.org/podcast/into...
With thanks to the @volofoundation.bsky.social for hosting
August 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
“Purpose will get you in the water, but it won’t keep you in the water.”
Lewis shared this story, and more, on the VoLo Climate Correction podcast.
🎧 Listen here: volofoundation.org/podcast/into...
With thanks to the @volofoundation.bsky.social for hosting
Lewis shared this story, and more, on the VoLo Climate Correction podcast.
🎧 Listen here: volofoundation.org/podcast/into...
With thanks to the @volofoundation.bsky.social for hosting
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It's Marine Protected Areas Day.
MPAs are effective in -
🐟Safeguarding biodiversity
🪸Protecting food security
🌻Building climate resilience
The world has pledged to protect 30% by 2030.
Sustained pressure, ambition, and focus are critical if we’re to achieve the #30x30 goal.
#MPADay
MPAs are effective in -
🐟Safeguarding biodiversity
🪸Protecting food security
🌻Building climate resilience
The world has pledged to protect 30% by 2030.
Sustained pressure, ambition, and focus are critical if we’re to achieve the #30x30 goal.
#MPADay
August 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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We believe that swimmers should be protectors of the sea.
That’s why we’re teaming up with SwimTrek to safeguard the waters we love.
👉Read more: lewispughfoundation.org/new-partners...
@lewispugh.bsky.social
That’s why we’re teaming up with SwimTrek to safeguard the waters we love.
👉Read more: lewispughfoundation.org/new-partners...
@lewispugh.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
We believe that swimmers should be protectors of the sea.
That’s why we’re teaming up with SwimTrek to safeguard the waters we love.
👉Read more: lewispughfoundation.org/new-partners...
@lewispugh.bsky.social
That’s why we’re teaming up with SwimTrek to safeguard the waters we love.
👉Read more: lewispughfoundation.org/new-partners...
@lewispugh.bsky.social
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A hundred years ago, the Seine was declared too polluted to swim in. Today, it’s open again. A reminder that with investment and political will, rivers can be brought back to life. In the end, it’s a choice.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
River Seine: Waters reopens to swimmers after century-long ban
For the first time in more than 100 years people will be able to swim legally in three sections of the river.
www.bbc.com
July 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
A hundred years ago, the Seine was declared too polluted to swim in. Today, it’s open again. A reminder that with investment and political will, rivers can be brought back to life. In the end, it’s a choice.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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🌊 The future of our ocean depends on sharks 🦈. That’s why the GEF supported @lewispugh.bsky.social's challenging swim around Martha’s Vineyard to raise awareness for their protection. Over the past 30 years, the GEF has invested $2B in #ocean conservation worldwide.
www.thegef.org/newsroom/blo...
www.thegef.org/newsroom/blo...
July 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🌊 The future of our ocean depends on sharks 🦈. That’s why the GEF supported @lewispugh.bsky.social's challenging swim around Martha’s Vineyard to raise awareness for their protection. Over the past 30 years, the GEF has invested $2B in #ocean conservation worldwide.
www.thegef.org/newsroom/blo...
www.thegef.org/newsroom/blo...
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The ocean gave birth to life, and it has been a cradle of biodiversity ever since. Types of marine organisms 🪼👇🐢
#seacreatures #oceancreatures #oceanlife #animalsofinstagram #oceanfacts
#seacreatures #oceancreatures #oceanlife #animalsofinstagram #oceanfacts
July 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The ocean gave birth to life, and it has been a cradle of biodiversity ever since. Types of marine organisms 🪼👇🐢
#seacreatures #oceancreatures #oceanlife #animalsofinstagram #oceanfacts
#seacreatures #oceancreatures #oceanlife #animalsofinstagram #oceanfacts
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Humans kill ≈274,000 sharks every single day.
@lewispugh.bsky.social recently completed #TheSharkSwim: a 96km odyssey around Martha’s Vineyard to challenge fear-driven perceptions of🦈.
Changing the narrative one swimming stroke at a time:
🎥 shorturl.at/KpyaM
📷 @lewispughfdn.bsky.social
@lewispugh.bsky.social recently completed #TheSharkSwim: a 96km odyssey around Martha’s Vineyard to challenge fear-driven perceptions of🦈.
Changing the narrative one swimming stroke at a time:
🎥 shorturl.at/KpyaM
📷 @lewispughfdn.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Humans kill ≈274,000 sharks every single day.
@lewispugh.bsky.social recently completed #TheSharkSwim: a 96km odyssey around Martha’s Vineyard to challenge fear-driven perceptions of🦈.
Changing the narrative one swimming stroke at a time:
🎥 shorturl.at/KpyaM
📷 @lewispughfdn.bsky.social
@lewispugh.bsky.social recently completed #TheSharkSwim: a 96km odyssey around Martha’s Vineyard to challenge fear-driven perceptions of🦈.
Changing the narrative one swimming stroke at a time:
🎥 shorturl.at/KpyaM
📷 @lewispughfdn.bsky.social
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Today marks 50 years since Jaws premiered. It's time to stop treating sharks as villains, says @lewispugh.bsky.social
#Jaws50 #TheSharkSwim
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
#Jaws50 #TheSharkSwim
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Will we need a bigger boat? Martha's Vineyard awash in 'Jaws' at 50 mania
Amid a feeding frenzy of interest in the 50-year movie milestone, the island is celebrating and educating on all things sharks.
www.usatoday.com
June 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Today marks 50 years since Jaws premiered. It's time to stop treating sharks as villains, says @lewispugh.bsky.social
#Jaws50 #TheSharkSwim
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
#Jaws50 #TheSharkSwim
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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We've just announced 3 new Shark Champions who are fighting to protect sharks around Martha’s Vineyard 🦈 🌊
Read more here 👉 lewispughfoundation.org/shark-champi...
Read more here 👉 lewispughfoundation.org/shark-champi...
June 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We've just announced 3 new Shark Champions who are fighting to protect sharks around Martha’s Vineyard 🦈 🌊
Read more here 👉 lewispughfoundation.org/shark-champi...
Read more here 👉 lewispughfoundation.org/shark-champi...