The report provides state of knowledge on chemicals in plastics and based on compelling scientific evidence calls for urgent action to address chemicals in plastics as part of the global action on plastic pollution. Overview of...
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The report proposes a systems change to address the causes of plastic pollution, starting by reducing problematic and unnecessary plastic use, redesigning the system, products and their packaging and combining these with a market...
International Day for Biological Diversity: 139 countries get headstart on efforts to reverse species loss • 139 countries get funds to take fast action on nature ahead of global agreement on biodiversity. • National governments...
Nairobi, 3 September 2021 - WHO, UNDP, UNEP and UNICEF have partnered to create a new compendium of 500 actions aimed at reducing death and diseases driven by environmental risk factors, the first such resource to unite this...
Water bottles, disposable toiletries, plastic bags, bin liners, food packaging and cups are among the biggest plastic polluters Rethinking single-use plastic products requires collaboration from all stakeholders London, 15 June...
Background The Sixth Assessment Report consists of contributions from each of the three IPCC Working Groups and a Synthesis Report (SYR), which integrates the Working Group contributions and the Special Reports produced in the...
300 Trees Planted to Support Local Environment Close to Brussels In the spirit of the Fifth United Nations Environment Assembly ( UNEA-5) taking place virtually on 22 – 23 February on the theme of “Strengthening Actions for Nature...
The Mediterranean region hosts a remarkable diversity of life and is a vital breeding area for key pelagic species, some of which are endangered. At the same time, the Mediterranean Sea has been described as one of the areas most...
Buildings and construction together account for 36% of global final energy use and 39% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions when upstream power generation is included. The energy intensity per square meter (m2) of the...
How does our careless disposal of antimicrobial drugs produce bacteria that can resist them? Why are Marine Protected Areas vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals? Can off-grid solar plug the energy gap for cities in...