The buildings and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for a staggering 37% of global emissions. The production and use of materials such as cement, steel, and aluminum have a...
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This report provides evidence that the environment plays a key role in the development, transmission and spread of Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR, considered one of the top public health problems globally. Since AMR poses an...
Antimicrobial resistance or AMR is considered one of the top global public health problems. It also poses an urgent and critical threat to animal and plant health, food security and economic development. What’s new in this report...
The Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (Buildings-GSR) is a flagship publication of the UNEP-hosted Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC). The Buildings-GSR provides an annual snapshot of the...
The Summary for Policymakers - Environmental Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) launched on the sidelines of UNEA 5.2 taking place from 28 February to 4 March 2022. The report calls to strengthen environmental action...
Nairobi, 17 February 2022 - Wildfires are burning more severely and more often, urban noise pollution is growing into a global public health menace, and phenological mismatches – disruptions in the timing of life-cycle stages in...
The new guide offers planners an encyclopaedia of proven options to help cool cities. The guide’s 80 supporting case studies and examples demonstrate the effectiveness of the strategies outlined and can help cities find an...
The regional interagency Issue-based Coalition on Environment and Climate Change for Europe and Central Asia has just issued summary recommendations for COVID-19 recovery: “ BUILDING BACK BETTER- pathways for a more inclusive...