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Over the last three decades, half of the planet’s coral has died under rising water temperatures and ocean acidification. To address this global crisis, global environmental leaders and countries have named this…
UN Environment has partnered with cartoonist Jim Toomey – of Sherman’s Lagoon fame – to develop a series of two-minute videos that highlight the importance of oceans and the coastal environment. The videos use…
Island communities in the Pacific region depend on biodiversity for their livelihoods and well-being. Biodiversity is a valuable resource. The world benefits from biodiversity and associated local traditional…
The Sultanate of Oman has been planting hundreds of thousands of mangrove seedlings over the past 17 years. Historical and archaeological evidence indicates that dense mangrove woodlands covered much of Oman's…
The Caribbean is a biodiversity hotspot. It has over 11,000 plant species, about 72 of which are found only in this region. Its diverse animal species include many exotic fish and birds. The world benefits from…
Commitments made to eliminate single-use plastics on hotel properties Major international chains and boutique hotels both join campaign Nearly 40 countries now committed to campaign Phuket, Thailand, 14 December…
Almost 2.5 million pledges from governments, civil society, businesses, and individuals were logged If all commitments are met, 1.49 billion people will breathe clean air, one-third of the world’s coastlines will…
Commitments include plastic bag bans and stronger marine conservation Nearly 40 countries now committed to campaign Support for CleanSeas grows during UN Environment Assembly Nairobi, 6 December 2017 – Chile, Oman…
Human antibiotic use up 36% this century; antibiotic use in livestock to grow 67% by 2030. Up to 75% of antibiotics used in aquaculture may be lost into the surrounding environment. Antimicrobial resistance one of…
Serious pollution in a lake next to the mega-city of Manila is forcing a rethink by development planners to protect water quality and fish stocks. Laguna de Bay is the Philippines’ largest lake, and supplies Metro…
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