Friday, 3 May is World Press Freedom Day, which this year is dedicated to the importance of journalism amid a series of mounting environmental crises. Environmental journalists are often the chroniclers of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, …
The hope is that, over time, forest and farming communities will develop alternatives for sustainable landscape use that will reduce pressure on natural resources across the wider region—covering a target area of 53,000 hectares. The projects are part of …
My deep thanks to the Republic of Korea for the wonderful reception and treatment we have all received in the beautiful city of Busan. My deep thanks to the Chair and his team, who showed absolute determination in their efforts to land an instrument to end …
Busan, 2 December 2024 – Countries negotiating an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, adjourned their fifth session today with agreement on a ‘Chair’s Text’ that will serve as the starting …
Rome/Nairobi/Geneva/Paris, 1 November 2024 -The Quadripartite collaboration on One Health - comprising the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the …
Nairobi, 1 October 2024 – One year after its adoption in Bonn, the Global Framework on Chemicals today launched its first call for projects targeting the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste. The selected projects are expected to work on …
In many ways, the country of 3 million is an environmental pioneer on the international stage. In recent years Uruguay has embraced novel financial instruments in its efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions. The country issued a sustainability linked …
UN Secretary-General António Guterres The theme of this year’s World Environment Day is “land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” Humanity depends on land. Yet, all over the world, a toxic cocktail of pollution, climate chaos, and …
Located on the dusty outskirts of the Burkina Faso town of Koudougou, the Lycée Schorge Secondary School shows what is possible when you mix traditional techniques and new materials. The school consists of nine modules arranged around a central courtyard, …
Two of the largest reservoirs in America, which provide water and electricity to millions, are in danger of reaching ‘dead pool status,’ a result of the climate crisis and overconsumption of water, experts say. Lake Mead, in Nevada and Arizona, and Lake …
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) depends on voluntary contributions for 95 per cent of its income and is grateful to all partners that support its work. Voluntary contributions consist of contributions to the Environment Fund, the UNEP Planetary Funds …
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