As extreme heat grips many countries and becomes “the new normal”, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns of heightened ...

As fashion’s environmental toll mounts, UNEP is supporting small- and medium-sized textile manufacturers reduce their impact ...

The Frontiers Report spotlights emerging environmental issues before they escalate into global or regional crises. While ...

UNEP and small island states are working together to restore nature and boost climate resilience for a safer, sustainable ...

In addition to a significant increase in employment, the study shows that income generated in an electric vehicle transition ...

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved over USD 120 million in new funding to strengthen climate resilience in Ghana, the ...

BackgroundVehicular emissions are a major challenge in Kampala, Uganda with the National Environment Management Authority of ...

Since the founding of the United Nations in 1945, countries have worked together to forge groundbreaking agreements to safeguard the environment. From protecting species to repairing the ozone layer, ...

Nature and biodiversity is dying the death of a billion cuts. And humanity is paying the price for betraying its closest friend. In the words of the UN Secretary-General, “we are committing suicide by ...

Inger Andersen is Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Between 2015 and 2019, Ms. Andersen ...

Patricia Kameri-Mbote is the Director of the Law Division, of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Previously, Patricia was Founding Research Director of the International Environmental ...