There has never been a more urgent need to revive damaged ecosystems than now. Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet – and its people. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims … Continue reading →
At a meeting in Nairobi on 2 March, Heads of State, Ministers of environment and other representatives from 175 nations endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) to End Plastic Pollution and forge an international legally binding … Continue reading →
The United Nations Environment Programme has issued their Emissions Gap Report 2020: An Inflection Point which shows that, despite a dip in greenhouse gas emissions from the COVID-19 economic slowdown, the world is still heading for a catastrophic temperature rise … Continue reading →
To mark 5 years since the Paris Agreement, 75 world leaders gathered virtually on Saturday 12 December, together with members of civil society and the private sector, for the “Climate Ambition Summit 2020“. Some countries pledged to increase their ambitions … Continue reading →
In 2019 seven young people aged 18 to 30 selected from every global region will be named UN Young Champions of the Earth and receive $24,000 and a host of other rewards. This a forward-looking prize designed to breathe life … Continue reading →
Do you want to live on a pollution-free planet? Then sign the pledge being organised by UN Environment Assembly and specify what actions you will undertake to contribute to a cleaner world. Sign the pledge today at web.unep.org/environmentassembly/sign-the-pledge
Continue reading →About the United Nations Environment Assembly The United Nations Environment Assembly is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment. It addresses the critical environmental challenges facing the world today. Understanding these challenges and preserving and rehabilitating our environment is … Continue reading →
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is an agency of United Nations and coordinates its environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. Its headquarters are in the Gigiri neighborhood of Nairobi, Kenya. UNEP also has … Continue reading →