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Most school children in South Africa learn about ecosystems – like wetlands and river basins – in the classroom and from textbooks. But a new programme is using videos and animation to give pupils an up-close look…
As of 31 December 2020, 79 countries have legally binding controls to limit the production, import and sale of lead paints, which is 41% of all countries. In many countries, using lead paint in homes and schools is not prohibited, creating a…
This Implementation Guide, developed by Child Rights Connect and supported by the United Nations Environment Programme, amongst other partners, aims to complement the existing commentary and advice on Human Rights Defenders by articulating the…
The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration starts in 2021. It is a global rallying cry for everyone – from governments to multinational companies, to school children – to get involved in reviving damaged ecosystems. To…
As bush fires were raging across Australia in December 2019, players of Space Ape video games reached out to the company and asked what they could do to help. The London-based firm quickly put an in-game purchase…
Bangkok, 5 June 2020 – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced Alex Rendell as a National Goodwill Ambassador for Thailand. Alex is an actor and co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the…
Climate change and ecological degradation are threatening the health and future of children in every country, and every country in the world is failing to shield children from these threats, according to the…
For centuries, women’s role in science was underplayed. X-rays, environmental movements and even the discovery of dark matter were all thanks to the work of female scientists, yet in most cases they received little…
In mid-November, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted a summit in Nairobi, Kenya to rally the political will and financial commitments urgently needed to implement the goals of the 1994 International Conference on…
As of 30 September 2019, 73 countries have legally binding controls to limit the production, import and sale of lead paints, which is 38% of all countries. In many countries, using lead paint in homes and schools is not prohibited, creating a…
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