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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for coordinating responses to environmental issues within the United Nations System. It was established by Maurice Strong, its first director, after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in June 1972. Its mandate is to provide leadership, deliver science and develop solutions on a wide range of issues, including climate change, the management of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and green economic development. The organization also develops international environmental agreements; publishes and promotes environmental science and helps national governments achieve environmental targets. .. more
This #16Days, UNEP is calling for stronger investments to prevent violence against women & girls — offline and online.
Executive Director @ingerandersen.bsky.social reminds us: There is simply #NoExcuse for gender-based violence.
Check out the schedule of events here: https://www.cymgenv.net/yea-2025
At #COP30, UNEP, International Energy Agency & Italy launched the next phase of 3DEN to help countries modernize energy and agri-food systems with smarter, renewable-ready grids: https://ow.ly/f6cI50XyCha
Download the #UNEA7 official app to access the agenda, events, and updates - all in one place.
Download here: https://ow.ly/LC0z50XyCfY
Since 2014, over 100 resolutions have advanced global action on climate, nature, pollution & a more resilient planet.
Stay tuned for #UNEA7: https://bit.ly/483iR6B
🗓 8–12 Dec | Nairobi
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India and @unep.org have a close partnership tackling global environmental challenges. Deeply appreciate Indian leadership in environmental multilateralism and sustainable development.
Look forward to ongoing work together🇮🇳
This week, countries meet to decide which species to add to the CITES Appendices & how their trade should be regulated.
Follow #CITESCoP20: https://ow.ly/XqTx50XyC9o
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UNEP’s new report shows how a smarter, fairer, sustainable cooling pathway can expand cooling access for billions without doubling emissions.
Read more: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
We must change our consumption habits and shift towards sustainable practices.
Discover ways to #ActNow for a healthier planet. www.un.org/en/actnow/te...
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But they’re vanishing fast.
Every fraction of a degree counts in the fight to #SaveOurOcean.
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, let’s act #ForAllWomenAndGirls and build a safer, more climate-resilient future. #16Days
Nature’s vibrant pink hues are a reminder of the beauty we can protect when we care for our planet.
Learn how you can take action #ForNature: www.unep.org/topics/natur...
📅 8–12 December 2025
Get all the event details here: www.unep.org/environmenta...
Explore how nations can tap into the power of nature to build a more sustainable future: www.unep.org/facts-about-...
Ahead of #UNEA7, where leaders will discuss emerging issues like AI, explore how we can balance its benefits with its planetary footprint: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
It detects trends early, informs public health, and protects ecosystems.
Let’s scale environmental monitoring for a safer future: www.unep.org/topics/ocean... #WAAW
Subscribe to the Assembly’s newsletter for the latest updates, stories, and outcomes straight to your inbox: https://www.unep.org/environmentassembly/subscribe
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Achieving progress in such uncertain times was never guaranteed. Yes we need to do much more, but COP30 has shown the #ParisAgreement is delivering results.
My statement: www.linkedin.com/posts/anders...
Next week in Uzbekistan, delegates meet to make decisions on global wildlife policy that protect over 40,900 species of wild animals & plants.
Follow #CITESCoP20: https://cites.org/eng/cop20
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Cut methane emissions.
Reduce hunger.
This new initiative lays out a game plan for cities to follow: www.stopfoodlosswaste.org/advocacy/foo...
#COP30
Pollution of the environment with antimicrobial waste and runoff from factories, farms, hospitals, and other sources is contributing to its rise.
What is #AMR and why we need to #BeatChemicalPollution at source: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... #WAAW
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During #COP30 in Belém, I had the chance to visit the CITinova II project, led by UNEP with GEF support, that is delivering more sustainable cities.
Read more: www.unep.org/gef/news-and...
Restoring nearly 950 hectares of land has brought back wildlife, improved rainfall and boosted local incomes.
This is #GenerationRestoration in action: https://ow.ly/OP9R50XvBka
At #COP30, governments set up new architecture to drive global cooling action: https://ow.ly/RFTr50XuBpa
Small companies part of UNEP’s InTex programme are saving water and energy, cutting costs, and keeping waste out of landfills to #BeatPollution.
Get to know how they did it in our new factsheets: bit.ly/3L46WfK
In India, record heatwaves are driving demand for cooling and making outages dangerous. Cities like Delhi are now using digital tools to predict grid issues and scale clean energy that cuts emissions and costs.
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- waste that contributes up to 10% of global emissions.
The new Food Waste Breakthrough, launched by @unep.org and partners at #COP30, aims to halve waste by 2030, helping to fight hunger and climate change: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
From climate and biodiversity to pollution and emerging issues such as AI and sustainable resource use, this Q&A unpacks what’s at stake: https://ow.ly/R7PN50Xu1Em
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From Ethiopian mountain vipers to Brazil’s Pernambuco tree, over 30 species could soon receive special protection under the #CITES Convention.
Learn more via UN News: news.un.org/en/story/202...
Learn more about the 3DEN initiative at COP30: www.unep.org/events/unep-...