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19 May 2016 Story
Healthy Environment, Healthy People

Investing in environmental sustainability can serve as an insurance policy for health and human well-being The degradation of the environment – the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and the…

12 May 2016 Story
The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)

23-27 May 2016 UNEP hosts the Parliament of Environment – The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) The second session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2) will take place at UNEP headquarters…

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Charging Batteries for Climate Action

It has been a momentous week for climate action. On Friday, 22 April 2106, a record number of countries signed the historic Paris Agreement, raising hopes for its swift implementation. The next day, UN Environment…

20 Apr 2016 Story
Shearing Wool in a Warming Climate

An ancient Incan tradition helps to protect Peru's water resources and a charismatic mammal As a bitter cold dawn rises over the grassy plateau of Moyobamba in the Peruvian Andes, the frosty air is heavy with…

30 Jul 2014 Press release
As World Convenes for First United Nations Environment Assembly, UN and World's Insurers Unite to Tackle Natural Disaster Risk

London, 27 June 2014 - A ground-breaking alliance between the United Nations and insurance companies from across the globe today launched a drive to tackle natural disaster risk by identifying the most effective…

28 Jul 2014 Press release
Historic UN Environment Assembly Calls for Strengthened Action on Air Quality, Linked to 7 Million Deaths Annually, Among 16 Major Resolutions

Nairobi, 27 June 2014 - The inaugural UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) concluded its five-day deliberations in Nairobi on Friday with 16 decisions and resolutions that encourage international action on major…

27 Jul 2014 Press release
UNEA Provides New Momentum to Financing the Green Economy

Nairobi, 27 June 2014 - An international symposium on Financing the Green Economy convened world environment leaders, policy-makers and financial experts this week at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)…

28 Jun 2014 Press release
Ban Ki-moon Eyes New Climate Deal, Rapid Progress on Sustainable Development in Wake of First United Nations Environment Assembly

Nairobi, 28 June 2014 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, concluding his visit to Kenya in the wake of the first United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), looked forward to the swift agreement on the…

27 Jun 2014 Press release
UNEA Roundup: Friday, 27 June

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks at the closing session of UNEA. Friday, 27 June - the final day of the first UN Environment Assembly - included a Ministerial Plenary on SDGs and Post-2015 Development Agenda…

26 Jun 2014 Press release
President of Kenya and Prince of Monaco Attend Opening of UNEA High-level Segment

Nairobi, 26 June 2014 -The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) opened its High-level Segment today with the participation of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta of…

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