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Towards sustainability: a look ahead to environmental moments in 2024

The year 2024 will be marked by a number of events and observances with important implications for the environment, biodiversity,…

2 years ago

Climate change undermines nearly all sustainable development goals

Geneva, 14 September 2023 – At the half-time point of the 2030 Agenda, the science is clear – the planet is…

2 years ago

Down the drain lies a promising climate and nature solution – UN report

Nairobi, 23 August 2023 – Wastewater is a growing health and environmental threat, accounting for almost as much planet warming emissions…

2 years ago

Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy

The report proposes a systems change to address the causes of plastic pollution, combining reducing problematic and unnecessary plastic use with a…

3 years ago

Small island states fight back against nature loss, climate change

Day was dawning over the Comoros when two self-described eco-guards found the great bulk of a sea turtle motionless on…

3 years ago

Ozone layer recovery is on track, helping avoid global warming by 0.5°C

NAIROBI, 9 January 2023 – The ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades, with the global phaseout of…

3 years ago

Sand and Sustainability: 10 Strategic Recommendations to Avert a Crisis

Sand plays a strategic role in delivering ecosystem services, vital infrastructure for economic development, providing livelihoods within communities and maintaining biodiversity.…

3 years ago

Human-wildlife conflict one of the greatest threats to wildlife species – WWF and UNEP report

Report says the problem is as much a development and humanitarian issue as a conservation concern and risks derailing the Sustainable…

4 years ago

Millions prepare to celebrate World Environment Day

People from across the globe are expected to come together on 5 June to mark World Environment Day, cleaning up…

4 years ago

In a climate changing world, let nature do its job

This new IPCC report comes out at a time of great turmoil, when we need strong multilateralism to promote peace and a…

4 years ago

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