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Almost 50 years ago, as the grim extent of human damage to the biosphere became apparent, diplomats created what became the United Nations Environment Programme.
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For his persistence and commitment to action against climate change for Pacific Island Nations, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama of Fiji as a 2020 Champion of the Earth for Policy Leadership.
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Getting rid of old cars is helping clean the skies over developed nations, but many clunkers are ending up in developing countries where they are add significantly to air pollution, a UN report warns. With the expansion of car ownership in developing countries expected to be a major source o
Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 - Summary for Policymakers
Humanity stands at a crossroads with regard to the legacy it leaves to future generations. Biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, and the pressures driving this decline are intensifying. None of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets will be fully met, in turn threatening the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and undermining efforts to address climate change.
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On July 25, 2020, a Japanese cargo ship struck a reef on the southeast coast of Mauritius, leaking tons of oil into coral reefs, pristine turquoise water lagoons and unique ecosystems of the island nation.
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and The Ocean Agency, in collaboration with creativity partner Adobe, today launched Ocean League, a new campaign that showcases the power of creativity in driving positive change for ocean protection and climate action. 
Out of the Blue - The Value of Seagrasses to the Environment and to People
Seagrasses are one of the most valuable coastal and marine ecosystems on the planet, providing a range of critical environmental, economic and social benefits. They provide food and livelihoods to hundreds of millions of people, and they support rich biodiversity, with their sediments constituting one of the planet’s most efficient stores of carbon. However coastal development and population growth, rising pollution and climate change, are threatening the survival of this vital ecosystem.
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Strict targets are urgently needed to reduce biodiversity loss in nine sectors where the financial sector is exposed through loans, investments or underwriting activities, according to a report by The United Nations Environment Programme and the Natural Capital Finance Alliance...Banks, investors
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This month, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released a brand-new animation to explain the increasingly popular concept of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). Restoring and protecting nature is one of the greatest strategies for tackling climate change, but not just for