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At United Nations Environment Programme, we work with countries to promote effective and inclusive environmental governance by promoting a rights-based approach to environmental management, and by strengthening capacities to enforce legislation and…
Environmental crime has become the world's fourth-largest crime sector, growing at 2–3 times the rate of the global economy. INTERPOL and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimate that natural…
Big cats are elusive, but the snow leopard especially so. Locals living alongside the leopards often refer to them as the ‘ghosts of the mountains’ as they are hardly ever seen. The snow leopard, which is one of…
Debate with the Nordic countries on international environmental governance. From the left: Annika Lindblom, Inger Andersen, Erik Lundberg, Solveig Crompton, Mona Mejsen Westergaard, Linnea Sundblad Our planet faces…
International illegal trade in ozone depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)—powerful greenhouse gases—pose a serious threat to the environment and human health. Millions of cases of skin cancer and eye…
Excellency Ambassador Coimbra, Chair of the Committee of Permanent Representatives, Excellencies and distinguished guests, A warm welcome to all to the beautiful UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi. It is a pleasure to be…
South Africa will host the 17th Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) under the theme: “Taking action for Environment Sustainability and Prosperity in Africa” at the…
Key findings from the report to the United Nations General Assembly by David Boyd- the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable…
This report illustrates the devastating effects of the current global climate emergency on the enjoyment of human rights, and the crucial role for human rights in catalysing action to address climate change. After clarifying the obligations of…
During two days in September, representatives from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the government of Switzerland met in Nairobi to take stock of the partnership, discuss some of the environmental challenges…
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