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COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the global economy. The United Nations predicts that the pandemic may cause the world’s economy to contract by up to 0.9 percent in 2020, instead of growing by 2.5 percent as…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), through its Office for Africa, has donated and delivered Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to Kenyan health authorities to support COVID-19 response efforts. The…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a zoonotic disease. Zoonotic diseases are transmitted between animals and humans. Diseases passed from animals to humans are a significant threat to human health. When the symptoms are…

With the world in waves of COVID-19, the issue of health has dominated public attention. Of all the issues exposed by this pandemic, perhaps the most poignant is the fact that having neglected the elements that…

Maintaining healthy ecosystems are important to help protect against the spread of disease. A large mixture of species means that some act as ‘dead end’ hosts, preventing diseases from spreading. As countries plan…

In the lead up to World Environment Day, UNEP welcomes bold commitments for a sustainable future. Here’s what some leaders said at the recent virtual Petersberg Climate Dialogue.  

Today’s COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the critical role of rice in ensuring global food security while combating climate change. The world eats a lot of rice. Over 3.5 billion people rely on it as a staple part…

The year 2020 started with such optimism and hope for nature-based solutions and environmental sustainability.  Environmental, social and governance investments were high on the agenda at Davos; the World Economic…

Bangkok, 10 May 2020 – The 2020 winners of a UN Environment Programme (UNEP) start-up initiative are demonstrating business solutions that will help Asia build back better and greener after the COVID-19 pandemic.…