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Despite its idyllic appearance, photographer João Murteira says this lake in Timor-Leste hides a wild secret — crocodiles lurk beneath its calm waters, keeping people from venturing too close to its shore.

Around 70% of our planet is covered by water, but only about 3% is freshwater. Most of Earth’s freshwater is locked in glaciers and groundwater, while only a small amount is directly accessible in lakes and rivers.

Water continuously moves between the atmosphere, land and oceans through evaporation, condensation, precipitation and runoff. Changes in the water cycle can significantly affect precipitation patterns, leading to uneven distribution of water, droughts and floods.

Monitoring and assessing changes in the water cycle are crucial for the sustainable management of water resources and for helping communities prepare for water-related hazards such as floods and droughts.

The momentum behind electric vehicles is particularly strong in Southeast Asia.

Sales in the region more than doubled in 2025 and rose by 80% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier.

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Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth. It sustains the food we eat, the air we breathe and the ecosystems on which our societies and economies depend.

Yet today, one million species are threatened with extinction. Protecting biodiversity is not only an environmental priority; it is also a social and economic imperative that requires collaboration, innovation and long-term commitment.

Through its network of , UNESCO works with communities and scientists to protect biodiversity while supporting sustainable livelihoods for future generations.

Discover how these efforts are making a difference: https://www.unesco.org/en/mab