In May 2022, the General Assembly adopted A/RES/76/265 proclaiming 1 March as World Seagrass Day. The resolution highlights the urgent need to raise awareness at all levels and to promote and facilitate actions for the conservation of seagrasses in order …
To raise awareness about the Arabian leopard, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed February 10 as the International Day of the Arabian Leopard in resolution 77/295. Classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, the rapid …
All Businesses Can be Positive Agents of Change IPBES Report Highlights Methods and more than 100 Specific Actions to Measure & Respond to Business Impacts & Dependencies for Businesses, Governments, Financial Actors and Civil Society. …
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 …
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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2025-12-08T09:15:00-05:00 0415am The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme " …
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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 …
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