From microscopic organisms to vast ecosystems, life on Earth depends upon variety. Yet that diversity is being lost at an unprecedented rate, threatening the future of all species, including our own. In response, in 2022 the world’s governments agreed on a …
Officially known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, the legally binding UN treaty covers the ocean zones that lie beyond national waters (the “high seas”) and the international seabed area. These regions make up over two- …
We at UN Environment Programme are deeply saddened by the passing of Madhav Gadgil - a leading voice for science, nature, and people. An eminent Indian ecologist, Professor Gadgil devoted his life to protecting natural resources through science-based, …
This iconic species is among 42 migratory species of wild animals that countries will consider as needing international conservation at the UN wildlife conservation meeting in March 2026 Bonn, 18 December 2025 – Parties to the Convention on the …
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“Every person on this planet is living with the impacts of climate change: wildfires, heatwaves, desertification, floods, rising costs and more. As action to cut greenhouse gas emissions continues to lag, these impacts will only get worse, harming more …
Credit: UNEP UNEP Office in China, with support from Energy Foundation China, convened partners at the Phoenix Center in Beijing to spotlight the links between clean air, health, climate, and community well-being. Distinguished attendees included the UN …
Particulate matter Particulate matter from activities such as transport, industry and agriculture, as well as from wildfires and wind-blown desert dust remains a major health hazard. For the first time, the 2025 edition of the Bulletin includes estimates …
As the Minamata Convention on Mercury marks eight years since it entered into force, over 150 Parties and many stakeholders continue working to reduce mercury pollution worldwide. Preparations are underway for the sixth meeting of the Conference of the …
Lakes are one of the most vital natural resources on our planet. They serve as a crucial source of fresh water, supporting drinking water supplies, agriculture, and industry. Lakes also play a key role in maintaining biodiversity, offering a habitat for …
Report: Supercharging the new energy era A special technical report, “Seizing the moment of opportunity: supercharging the new energy era of renewables, efficiency, and electrification,” provides a high-level synthesis of the state of play of — and the …
Photo UNEP/Todd Brown. UN World Restoration Flagship Ecosystems Restoration in Mar Menor Nice, France, 11 June 2025 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration …
Your Commitment Counts - Make your pledge for Migratory Waterbirds The 30th Anniversary of the signing of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) will take place on Monday, 16 June 2025. To celebrate this …
Pollution is widespread – and often fatal. To stem this pollution crisis, countries agreed in 2022 to establish a new body that would provide policymakers with robust, independent information on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention. Negotiators …
Your Excellency Edgardo Ortuño, Minister of Environment of Uruguay, Madame Chair, Ms. Gudi Alkemade, Excellencies and distinguished delegates, My thanks to the government of Uruguay for hosting us here in the beautiful city of Punta del Este for the …
Representatives from UNEP will be participating in the following events during the UN Ocean Conference. Time zone: CEST 📅 5 June | 🕒 12:45–13:45 hrs | 📍Room 8, Port Lympia, Nice One Ocean Science Conference 2025: Science to support the BBNJ Agreement This …
Bonn, 13 June 2025 – Brazil and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today launched a new initiative to address extreme heat through sustainable cooling - Beat the Heat in Cities/Mutirão contra o Calor Extremo - while Italy pledged EUR 2 million in new …
Pollution is widespread – and often fatal. Dirty air alone is responsible for 6.7 million deaths globally every year, while conservative estimates suggest that in 2019, 5.5 million people died from heart disease linked to lead exposure. To stem the …
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