UN Environmental Program Press Releases

• Published on July 16, 2024 - 00:04 GMT

  

  As global crises join forces, world must adopt forward-looking approach to protect human and planetary health

  New York, 15 July 2024 – As environmental, technological and societal change join forces to disrupt human and planetary health, the world must get better at tracking and responding to a host of emerging challenges, according to a new report from the United …

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• Published on July 15, 2024 - 18:41 GMT

  

  UNEP at the High-Level Political Forum

  When: 8 - 17 July 2024 Where: New York, United States of America Registration & participation information The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 8 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024, under the auspices …

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• Published on July 15, 2024 - 02:49 GMT

  Scientists to shed light on the status of sharks, big cats and other animal species in international trade

    Geneva, 11 July 2024 — Ensuring the sustainable management of animal species hinges on robust scientific collaboration. To determine if international trade of a species listed in the Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered …

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• Published on July 12, 2024 - 12:30 GMT

  

  Nature-based Solutions can generate up to 32 million new jobs by 2030, but investments in skills needed

  Riyadh, 7 December 2024 – Investing in nature-based solutions (NbS) could create up to 32 million new jobs by 2030. This is according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), …

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• Published on July 12, 2024 - 10:00 GMT

  

  Five ways innovators are making farming easier on the planet

  Global agricultural production more than tripled between 1960 and 2015, an expansion that has helped to feed a hungry planet. But the spread of farms has also led to the clearing of forests, grasslands and other natural spaces, spurring a wave of land …

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• Published on July 12, 2024 - 10:00 GMT

  

  High-level launch event of Global Foresight Report

  Navigating New Horizons: A Global Foresight report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing This event will be informed by the UNEP Global Foresight Report, which offers valuable insights into potential challenges that may hinder environmental …

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• Published on July 12, 2024 - 09:06 GMT

  

  SDG 16 and interlinkages with other SDGs – Peace, justice, and strong institutions

  H. E. Paula Narvaez, President of the Economic and Social Council, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, The rule of law in environmental matters is crucial for achieving SDG16 and, by extension, all Sustainable Development Goals. It …

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• Published on July 12, 2024 - 09:06 GMT

  

  African, least developed, and landlocked developing countries: Building resilience and capacity in times of crises and transition

  H. E. Paula Narvaez, President of the Economic and Social Council, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, African countries, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries face severe challenges which threaten sustainable development.  The …

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• Published on July 11, 2024 - 17:58 GMT

  

  As climate storm gathers, Pacific islands race to set up warning systems

  The project includes installing meteorological observation points in each of the five countries and providing improved observation equipment, such as automatic weather stations, Doppler radars, marine weather buoys and ocean sensors.  There have already …

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• Published on July 11, 2024 - 14:54 GMT

  

  Huge uplift needed on climate adaptation, starting with finance commitment at COP 29

  International public adaptation finance flows to developing countries increased from US$22 billion in 2021 to US$28 billion in 2022.  Even achieving the Glasgow Climate Pact goal of doubling adaptation finance to at least US$38 billion by 2025 would only …

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• Published on July 11, 2024 - 13:08 GMT

  

  As climate storm gathers, Pacific islands race to setup warning systems

  The project includes installing meteorological observation points in each of the five countries and providing improved observation equipment, such as automatic weather stations, Doppler radars, marine weather buoys and ocean sensors.  There have already …

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• Published on July 11, 2024 - 12:16 GMT

  

  SDG 13 and interlinkages with other SDGs – Climate action

  H. E. Paul Narvaez, President of the Economic and Social Council, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,  Climate action underpins and is the cornerstone for achieving our ambitious sustainable development goals and targets. …

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• Published on July 10, 2024 - 10:48 GMT

  

  In the heart of Africa, a bold experiment in farming and forest conservation unfolds

  Azima Magonde Giston is walking through his cacao plantation, which sits on the fringes of a lush rainforest in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He scans the trees for ripe cacao pods and, spotting one, uses a long bamboo …

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• Published on July 10, 2024 - 08:40 GMT

  

  Global Fund for Coral Reefs approves more than US$25 million in additional funding for resilience action

  Geneva, 10 July 2024 - In the face of increasing threats to coral ecosystems and the recent announcement of a fourth global coral bleaching event, the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) Executive Board has announced over US$25 million in additional grant …

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• Published on July 9, 2024 - 09:56 GMT

  

  Clean Air Day highlights urgent need to invest in air pollution solutions for global prosperity

  Nairobi, 7 September 2024 – The world marked the fifth annual International Day of Clean Air for blue skies today with calls for investment in clean air solutions now, as air pollution causes increasing public health, environmental, and economic harms. …

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• Published on July 8, 2024 - 15:48 GMT

  

  How Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is helping to counter the climate crisis

  Article 6 is a key part of the Paris Agreement on climate change and, arguably, one of the pact’s most complex sections.  It focuses on the development of carbon markets, places where countries, companies and individuals can trade what are known as …

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• Published on July 8, 2024 - 14:54 GMT

  

  Shaping an agile and responsive UNEP

  Your excellency, Mr. Firas Khouri, Chair of the Committee of Permanent Representatives, Ambassadors and colleagues.  Welcome to the Eleventh Annual Subcommittee meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR). The timing of this Annual …

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• Published on July 8, 2024 - 14:07 GMT

  

  Joint Statement on Sustainable bioenergy for climate and development goals

  Sustainable bioenergy is a component of the bioeconomy. It can be produced from biomass resources in multi-functional, integrated agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture systems, along with food, feed and/or bio-based products, from biogenic waste …

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• Published on July 4, 2024 - 16:15 GMT

  

  UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline begins its second phase

  The second phase of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Young Talent Pipeline starts on 25 June 2024. It builds on the efforts of the first phase from 2023 and aims to engage young talented individuals to …

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• Published on July 2, 2024 - 15:51 GMT

  

  Republic of Azerbaijan to host World Environment Day 2026

  Baku, 27 June 2024 – The Republic of Azerbaijan will host World Environment Day 2026, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Republic of Azerbaijan announced today in the capital, Baku, during an official visit by the Executive Director of UNEP, Inger …

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