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The UN Environment Programme, working in partnership with the UN Department of Global Communications, held a virtual Youth Flagship Event to commemorate World Environment Day on 4 June, 2021, under the theme…

World leaders, musicians, scientists, activists, and artists gathered together for the official launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration on Friday, June 4, 2021. The event featured:  Chancellor Angela…

A message from the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, Inger Andersen, for World Environment Day 2021.

As part of the Caribbean Biological Corridor, the Dominican Republic has developed projects that promote the sustainable use of natural resources. Activities such as the recovery and recycling of waste, beekeeping…

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.  Without a healthy…

The right to breathe clean air is one of the components of the right to a healthy environment. Air pollution negatively impacts on the enjoyment of many human rights, in particular the right to life and the right…

The exposure of people to toxic and harmful substances without their prior informed consent is a human rights issue. Toxic chemicals affect our rights to health, life, food, adequate standard of living and more.…

Land is a cross-cutting issue that impacts directly on the enjoyment of a number of human rights. For many people, land is a source of livelihood, and is central to economic rights. Land is also often linked to…

The ocean is home to marine life and to our food. It supports our livelihoods, cultures and economies. Marine pollution damages these aspects of our lives, and infringes on the human rights attached to them. Ensure…

All types of waste and pollution may impact on human rights. For instance, from their manufacturing to use, trade and disposal, hazardous waste can have adverse impacts on human health and ecosystems - infringing…