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Abidjan, 30 September 2016 – The United Nations Environment Programme and the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commit to tighten cooperation and partnership in advancing…

Africa continues to face challenges, despite the great strides it has taken to alleviate poverty and improve lives. The continent still has a long way to go to achieve sustainable development. Environment is at the…

INDCs Projected to Reduce Emissions in 2030 by up to 6 Gt but Additional 12 Gt Required to Close Gap Access this Press Release in: Arabic - French Geneva, 6 November 2015 – Existing policies and strong engagement…

5 December 2016 – Five West African countries have agreed to ban importing Europe’s dirty fuels, a move that will dramatically reduce vehicle emissions and help more than 250 million people breath safer, cleaner…

hen we came to Lake Faguibine there was a big meeting with all of the community leaders there. One of them made a rousing appeal to me that I will always remember. He said: 'I am an orphan of this dead lake…

Natural Capital: The Gateway to Sustainable Development in Africa Nairobi, 25 May 2016 -  Africa is rich in natural resources ranging from crude oil, natural gas, minerals, forests and wildlife. The continent…

Media roundtable to raise awareness on Illegal Trade in Wildlife Nairobi, 24 May 2016 – A media roundtable was held today at UNEP to raise awareness on illegal trade in wildlife. The event comes before the launch…

Nairobi, 18 May 2016 - UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Achim Steiner called on the Nairobi County Governor, Dr. Evans Kidero, at City Hall today to discuss the preparations for the second United…

Nairobi, 30 April 2016 - Kenya destroyed nearly all of its elephant ivory and rhino horn stockpiles in a ceremony at Nairobi National Park today sending a strong message to the international community that the…

UNEP receives Gold Award in Support of UNCT activities April 29, Nairobi - UNEP Regional Office for Africa (ROA) received a Gold Award from the Regional – United Nations Development Group (R-UNDG). This award was…