A new ecological corridor of around 800,000 hectares, or 8,000 km², has been announced by the Kyrgyz Republic today.

The International Day for Biological Diversity, observed annually on 22 May, offers a vital opportunity to raise awareness and promote understanding of biodiversity issues worldwide. To mark this ...

A growing number of cities are attempting to use data, often painstakingly gathered through dumpsite visits and household ...

A UNEP-backed initiative in Rwanda is helping restore forests and wetlands while equipping farmers with livelihoods that are ...

A focused half-day workshop for Brazilian journalists and media professionals on how to report accurately and effectively on forests, climate change, and biodiversity ahead of COP30. Held alongside ...

UNEP works to phase out chemicals of concern that are hazardous to human health and the environment so that the sector at large can contribute to industry targets under the Global Framework on ...

UNEP works to initiate integrated policy changes towards sustainability and circularity. UNEP supports policymakers in their decision making by mapping policies, developing recommendations, and ...

Used textiles must be diverted from avoidable landfill and incineration, and managed responsibly to ensure textile products remain in a circular system. UNEP works to identify key priorities in trade ...

UNEP works to shift industry norms and practices towards sustainability. The transition to circularity will require all stakeholders to work together, and SMEs are crucial to this transition. At the ...

Plastic pollution and marine litter have emerged as pressing environmental challenges of our time, impacting the health of our ocean and ecosystems. With the relentless production and disposal of ...