The world is in the midst of a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution and waste. The global economy is consuming ever more natural resources, while the world is not on track to meet the...
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United in Science is an annual, multi-organization, high-level compilation of the latest weather, climate and water-related sciences and services for sustainable development. At the half-time point of the 2030 Agenda, the science...
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...
Wastewater is a growing health and environmental threat, accounting for almost as many planet warming emissions as the aviation industry. Yet, with the right policies, wastewater could be an invaluable resource, providing...
Climate litigation represents a frontier solution to change the dynamics of the fight against climate change. This Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review shows that people are increasingly turning to the courts to...
The SDG indicator 6.3.2 (SDG 632) methodology helps countries to report on ambient water quality in a consistent and straightforward manner and has undergone several iterations since conception in 2016. Gathering feedback from...
The negative impacts of the unsustainable global systems of production and consumption on climate, biodiversity and pollution have continued unabated. The linear take-make-throw away production and consumption systems that drive...
Panama City, June 25, 2021 - The Roadmap for the Progressive Closure of Dumpsites in Latin America and the Caribbean aims to establish the requirements and necessary steps to eliminate dumpsites in the region by 2030 and, thus...
The second edition of Sanitation, Wastewater Management and Sustainability: From Waste Disposal to Resource Recovery aims to bring about change by showing how improved sanitation and wastewater management can benefit both humans...