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25 per cent of the warming we are experiencing today comes from methane. The oil and gas sector are one of the largest sources of anthropogenic methane. Low-cost emissions reductions across the industry could provide up to 15 per cent of the…
More than a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is at a tipping point. While governments have responded swiftly, recovery spending has so far missed the opportunity to accelerate action on the climate, biodiversity, and…
One-third of the mitigation efforts needed in the next decade could be delivered by conserving and restoring nature. Conserving and restoring natural spaces, both on land and in the water, is essential for limiting carbon emissions and adapting to…
Colombia was one of the first countries in Latin America to adopt the use of ecolabels in 2005 with the aim of helping consumers make sustainable choices. UNEP, with financial support from the European Union, has…
In collaboration with IUCN and FAO and in the context of the Restoration Initiative, a GEF-funded project, UNEP is welcoming its first cohort of restoration ecopreneurs to participate in an innovative business incubator program aimed at…
Did you know nature is one of humanity’s best defences for adapting to climate change? A new funding opportunity is scaling up ecosystem-based adaptation across the world. The call for proposals is now open. The UN…
Hidden in and around the muddy depths of the Mekong River is a wondrous animal world. Here you can find catfish that weigh up to 300 kilograms and measure almost the length of a car. You might come across a dolphin…
Coral reefs, mangroves and sea grasses are crucial for life above and below water. These aquatic habitats do everything from house fish, to store carbon to protect communities from storm surges. But all three are…
Afghanistan is one of the least developed and most vulnerable countries to climate change. The high dependence of its population on agricultural livelihoods, fragile environment, poor socio-economic development, high frequency of natural hazards and…
A safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment is integral to the full enjoyment of a wide range of human rights, including the rights to life, health, food, water and sanitation. Conversely, our environmental crises can result in violations of…
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