Luis Piselli
@luis-piselli.bsky.social
Comms & Outreach Officer, among other things. | Learning | RTs, views & links are my own | RTs or follows ≠ endorsements | Based in Copenhagen
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⏰🗓️ Final phase activated: just 5 days to COP30! 🌿💚
🌎✨ Belém is becoming the meeting point for climate action. It’s time to turn plans into action. 🌱🤝
🌎✨ Belém is becoming the meeting point for climate action. It’s time to turn plans into action. 🌱🤝
November 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
⏰🗓️ Final phase activated: just 5 days to COP30! 🌿💚
🌎✨ Belém is becoming the meeting point for climate action. It’s time to turn plans into action. 🌱🤝
🌎✨ Belém is becoming the meeting point for climate action. It’s time to turn plans into action. 🌱🤝
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WCK’s Ahmed is in Gaza, where our #ChefsForGaza team just received a delivery of aid from Cyprus through the Amalthea Initiative—a maritime corridor led by the Republic of Cyprus, supported by international partners, and facilitated by UNOPS. (1/2)
September 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
WCK’s Ahmed is in Gaza, where our #ChefsForGaza team just received a delivery of aid from Cyprus through the Amalthea Initiative—a maritime corridor led by the Republic of Cyprus, supported by international partners, and facilitated by UNOPS. (1/2)
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Do newsrooms effectively relate the potential of new climate tech to the urgency of the climate crisis?
Our Journalist Fellow @mbredsdorff.bsky.social polled 50 climate journalists from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark and conducted long-form interviews on this subject:
Our Journalist Fellow @mbredsdorff.bsky.social polled 50 climate journalists from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark and conducted long-form interviews on this subject:
Climate technology reporting: without context and perspective we mislead our audiences
Magnus Bredsdorff from Denmark unpacks the trap of current climate tech news cycles towards better context and greater audience understanding.
buff.ly
August 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Do newsrooms effectively relate the potential of new climate tech to the urgency of the climate crisis?
Our Journalist Fellow @mbredsdorff.bsky.social polled 50 climate journalists from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark and conducted long-form interviews on this subject:
Our Journalist Fellow @mbredsdorff.bsky.social polled 50 climate journalists from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark and conducted long-form interviews on this subject:
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This is progress, but vast amounts more aid needed to stave off famine and a catastrophic health crisis in Gaza.
Across UN agencies and humanitarian community, we are mobilized to save as many lives as we can.
Across UN agencies and humanitarian community, we are mobilized to save as many lives as we can.
July 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This is progress, but vast amounts more aid needed to stave off famine and a catastrophic health crisis in Gaza.
Across UN agencies and humanitarian community, we are mobilized to save as many lives as we can.
Across UN agencies and humanitarian community, we are mobilized to save as many lives as we can.
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Gaza | The scale of human suffering and the stripping of human dignity have long exceeded every acceptable standard, both legal and moral.
This tragedy must end now.
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President: ms.spr.ly/63327sGyPt
This tragedy must end now.
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President: ms.spr.ly/63327sGyPt
July 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Gaza | The scale of human suffering and the stripping of human dignity have long exceeded every acceptable standard, both legal and moral.
This tragedy must end now.
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President: ms.spr.ly/63327sGyPt
This tragedy must end now.
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President: ms.spr.ly/63327sGyPt
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Joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters
July 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters
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La supervivencia de Gaza requiere poner fin tanto a la guerra como a la política de inanición que Israel considera esencial para la victoria.
www.crisisgroup.org/es/middle-ea...
www.crisisgroup.org/es/middle-ea...
El experimento de inanición en Gaza | International Crisis Group
El nuevo plan de asistencia de Israel en Gaza, respaldado por EE. UU., integra el acceso a alimentos a la estrategia militar. Israel ha restringido la ayuda humanitaria desde que comenzó la guerra, fl...
www.crisisgroup.org
July 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
La supervivencia de Gaza requiere poner fin tanto a la guerra como a la política de inanición que Israel considera esencial para la victoria.
www.crisisgroup.org/es/middle-ea...
www.crisisgroup.org/es/middle-ea...
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FM @lars-loekke.bsky.social: ”The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. Israel must immediately allow full humanitarian access. The hostages must be released. The war in Gaza must end now. Statement w/ colleagues from 🇬🇧🇫🇷 and many more.” um.dk/en#/embedded...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
um.dk
July 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
FM @lars-loekke.bsky.social: ”The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. Israel must immediately allow full humanitarian access. The hostages must be released. The war in Gaza must end now. Statement w/ colleagues from 🇬🇧🇫🇷 and many more.” um.dk/en#/embedded...
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In #Gaza, space for people is shrinking by the day.
The latest mass displacement order not only forced people to flee again but also further crippled Gaza’s remaining lifelines.
2.1 million people are now expected to squeeze into 12% of the Strip.
The latest mass displacement order not only forced people to flee again but also further crippled Gaza’s remaining lifelines.
2.1 million people are now expected to squeeze into 12% of the Strip.
July 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In #Gaza, space for people is shrinking by the day.
The latest mass displacement order not only forced people to flee again but also further crippled Gaza’s remaining lifelines.
2.1 million people are now expected to squeeze into 12% of the Strip.
The latest mass displacement order not only forced people to flee again but also further crippled Gaza’s remaining lifelines.
2.1 million people are now expected to squeeze into 12% of the Strip.
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A new documentary about late singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Watch the trailer here
Watch the Trailer for New Documentary It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley
The Amy Berg–directed film premiered at Sundance earlier this year
pitchfork.com
July 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A new documentary about late singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Watch the trailer here
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Karuna Herrmann, Director of UNOPS Jerusalem, told BBC News that only a third of needed fuel is entering Gaza.
"If fuel runs out, the consequences are severe and immediate."
Water plants shut down, newborns die, sewage floods the streets.
"If fuel runs out, the consequences are severe and immediate."
Water plants shut down, newborns die, sewage floods the streets.
July 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Karuna Herrmann, Director of UNOPS Jerusalem, told BBC News that only a third of needed fuel is entering Gaza.
"If fuel runs out, the consequences are severe and immediate."
Water plants shut down, newborns die, sewage floods the streets.
"If fuel runs out, the consequences are severe and immediate."
Water plants shut down, newborns die, sewage floods the streets.
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Vienna's first Dutch-inspired cycling street was recently completed on Argentinierstraße, totally transforming the 1.3 km corridor. 140 car parking spaces were removed to significantly improve the walking and cycling experience—while adding greenery and seating to also turn it into a place to stay.🧵
June 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Vienna's first Dutch-inspired cycling street was recently completed on Argentinierstraße, totally transforming the 1.3 km corridor. 140 car parking spaces were removed to significantly improve the walking and cycling experience—while adding greenery and seating to also turn it into a place to stay.🧵
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Today @UNOPS.org hosted the Youth Engagement Platform at UN City in Copenhagen, listening & learning from their fantastic ideas. As the social contract frays & a triple planetary crisis unfolds, we must scale up our support with courage, flexibility, & a commitment to impact.
May 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Today @UNOPS.org hosted the Youth Engagement Platform at UN City in Copenhagen, listening & learning from their fantastic ideas. As the social contract frays & a triple planetary crisis unfolds, we must scale up our support with courage, flexibility, & a commitment to impact.
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So, for those killed and those whose voices are silenced: what more evidence do you need?
Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law?
This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.
Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law?
This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.
May 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
So, for those killed and those whose voices are silenced: what more evidence do you need?
Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law?
This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.
Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law?
This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.
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🚨Report: Gaza is at risk of famine once again.
Without immediate action, the critical lack of supplies in the Gaza Strip will push food insecurity, acute malnutrition and mortality levels past the famine thresholds within the next 5 months.
Learn more: ow.ly/8MmM50VQW3a
Without immediate action, the critical lack of supplies in the Gaza Strip will push food insecurity, acute malnutrition and mortality levels past the famine thresholds within the next 5 months.
Learn more: ow.ly/8MmM50VQW3a
May 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🚨Report: Gaza is at risk of famine once again.
Without immediate action, the critical lack of supplies in the Gaza Strip will push food insecurity, acute malnutrition and mortality levels past the famine thresholds within the next 5 months.
Learn more: ow.ly/8MmM50VQW3a
Without immediate action, the critical lack of supplies in the Gaza Strip will push food insecurity, acute malnutrition and mortality levels past the famine thresholds within the next 5 months.
Learn more: ow.ly/8MmM50VQW3a
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Humanitarian aid has not entered #Gaza for a month.
2.1 million people are besieged as food, medicine and fuel pile up at blocked crossings.
Call for action from across the UN humanitarian leadership.⬇
www.unocha.org/news/world-m...
@unicef.org @unops.org @unrwa.org @wfp.org @who.int
2.1 million people are besieged as food, medicine and fuel pile up at blocked crossings.
Call for action from across the UN humanitarian leadership.⬇
www.unocha.org/news/world-m...
@unicef.org @unops.org @unrwa.org @wfp.org @who.int
World must act with urgency to save Palestinians in Gaza, top UN officials say
Statement by heads of OCHA, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP and WHO 7 April 2025
www.unocha.org
April 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Humanitarian aid has not entered #Gaza for a month.
2.1 million people are besieged as food, medicine and fuel pile up at blocked crossings.
Call for action from across the UN humanitarian leadership.⬇
www.unocha.org/news/world-m...
@unicef.org @unops.org @unrwa.org @wfp.org @who.int
2.1 million people are besieged as food, medicine and fuel pile up at blocked crossings.
Call for action from across the UN humanitarian leadership.⬇
www.unocha.org/news/world-m...
@unicef.org @unops.org @unrwa.org @wfp.org @who.int
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I join colleagues from @unocha.org, @unicef.org, @unrwa.org, @wfp.org, @who.int & @iom.int in calling for urgent action to protect civilians in #Gaza. The blockade is starving over 2 million people. Aid must flow. Hostages must be released. A ceasefire is not optional.
bit.ly/4j2geoL
bit.ly/4j2geoL
Joint UN statement: World must act with urgency to save Palestinians…
UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director, Jorge Moreira da Silva, joined heads of OCHA, UNICEF, UNRWA, WFP, WHO and IOM in a…
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April 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I join colleagues from @unocha.org, @unicef.org, @unrwa.org, @wfp.org, @who.int & @iom.int in calling for urgent action to protect civilians in #Gaza. The blockade is starving over 2 million people. Aid must flow. Hostages must be released. A ceasefire is not optional.
bit.ly/4j2geoL
bit.ly/4j2geoL
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The world faces a water quality challenge due to rising pollution in both developed and developing countries.
This threatens not only public health, but also food security, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
See how UNEP is addressing these issues: www.unep.org/topics/envir...
This threatens not only public health, but also food security, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
See how UNEP is addressing these issues: www.unep.org/topics/envir...
April 4, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The world faces a water quality challenge due to rising pollution in both developed and developing countries.
This threatens not only public health, but also food security, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
See how UNEP is addressing these issues: www.unep.org/topics/envir...
This threatens not only public health, but also food security, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
See how UNEP is addressing these issues: www.unep.org/topics/envir...
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#Ecuador: A new fleet of 100% electric trolleybuses 🚌🔋has reached Quito – driving the city closer to a greener future.
#SDG13 bit.ly/4i6Q5ow
#SDG13 bit.ly/4i6Q5ow
Promoting sustainable public transport in Ecuador
New electric trolleybuses will help make Quito’s urban transport network more sustainable – improving the quality of life of the population and supporting…
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April 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
#Ecuador: A new fleet of 100% electric trolleybuses 🚌🔋has reached Quito – driving the city closer to a greener future.
#SDG13 bit.ly/4i6Q5ow
#SDG13 bit.ly/4i6Q5ow
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More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN
More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN
Floods, heatwaves and supercharged hurricanes occurred in hottest climate human society has ever experienced
The devastating impacts of the climate crisis reached new heights in 2024, with scores of unprecedented heatwaves, floods and storms across the…
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN
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The future of Syria is in the hands of Syrians. And the international community has a duty to support their efforts at this crucial time. UNOPS is working to undertake an integrated response across humanitarian, development and peace sectors.
In Syria, and elsewhere, there is no peace without development
The future of Syria is in the hands of Syrians. And the international community has a duty to support their efforts at this crucial time. UNOPS is working to undertake an integrated response across humanitarian, development and peace sectors.
euobserver.com
March 17, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The future of Syria is in the hands of Syrians. And the international community has a duty to support their efforts at this crucial time. UNOPS is working to undertake an integrated response across humanitarian, development and peace sectors.
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In #Honduras, climate change is fueling more intense storms, prolonged droughts and rising humanitarian needs.
As extreme weather events like Tropical Storm Sara become more common, vulnerable communities face rising risks and deepening crises.
Read more:
unocha.exposure.co/honduras-in-...
As extreme weather events like Tropical Storm Sara become more common, vulnerable communities face rising risks and deepening crises.
Read more:
unocha.exposure.co/honduras-in-...
March 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In #Honduras, climate change is fueling more intense storms, prolonged droughts and rising humanitarian needs.
As extreme weather events like Tropical Storm Sara become more common, vulnerable communities face rising risks and deepening crises.
Read more:
unocha.exposure.co/honduras-in-...
As extreme weather events like Tropical Storm Sara become more common, vulnerable communities face rising risks and deepening crises.
Read more:
unocha.exposure.co/honduras-in-...
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💥BREAKING NEWS💥The executive order puts a pause on new foreign aid spending, as well as a stop-work order for existing grants and contracts.
Exclusive: State Department issues stop-work order on US aid
www.devex.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
💥BREAKING NEWS💥The executive order puts a pause on new foreign aid spending, as well as a stop-work order for existing grants and contracts.
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Excited to join the @bsky.app community!
We're UNOPS: Part of the #UN family, we bring practical solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges.
Follow us to learn about our work:
👉 Supporting #CrisisResponse efforts
👉 Advancing #ClimateAction
👉 Accelerating the #SDGs
www.unops.org
We're UNOPS: Part of the #UN family, we bring practical solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges.
Follow us to learn about our work:
👉 Supporting #CrisisResponse efforts
👉 Advancing #ClimateAction
👉 Accelerating the #SDGs
www.unops.org
January 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Excited to join the @bsky.app community!
We're UNOPS: Part of the #UN family, we bring practical solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges.
Follow us to learn about our work:
👉 Supporting #CrisisResponse efforts
👉 Advancing #ClimateAction
👉 Accelerating the #SDGs
www.unops.org
We're UNOPS: Part of the #UN family, we bring practical solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges.
Follow us to learn about our work:
👉 Supporting #CrisisResponse efforts
👉 Advancing #ClimateAction
👉 Accelerating the #SDGs
www.unops.org
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The 2024 Small Island Developing States Report of the Lancet Countdown is out now, revealing SIDS are disproportionately affected by the adverse health impacts of climate change, despite collectively low emissions.
Read the report now: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Read the report now: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
December 10, 2024 at 10:26 AM
The 2024 Small Island Developing States Report of the Lancet Countdown is out now, revealing SIDS are disproportionately affected by the adverse health impacts of climate change, despite collectively low emissions.
Read the report now: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Read the report now: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...