Tag: UNEP

UN Plastic Treaty Talks End Without Agreement Yet

UN plastic treaty talks end without deal as nations clash over production caps, finance, and binding commitments

Small Island Nations Lead Global Fight Against Climate Crisis with UNEP Support

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are leading global climate action through nature-based, community-led, and tech-driven solut...

Global Panel Established to Tackle Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution

Nations have agreed to launch a global intergovernmental science-policy panel to address chemical safety, waste management, and po...

UN Establishes Science Panel to Tackle Chemicals, Waste and Pollution

On 20 June 2025, countries agreed to form a new global science-policy panel under UNEP to address chemicals, waste, and pollution....

UN Recognises Marine Restoration Efforts in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain

UNEP and FAO have named three new World Restoration Flagships for 2025: the Northern Mozambique Channel, Mexico’s seabird islands,...

34% Of CO₂ Emissions Linked To Buildings And Construction: Report

Here are five things you should know about the buildings and construction sector, and its role in climate change

UNEP Outlines Urgent Global Response to Plastic Pollution Crisis

This article highlights UNEP’s analysis of the global plastic pollution crisis, its environmental and health impacts, the limitati...

UNEP Urges Global Action On Chemical Waste And Pollution

Sustainable solutions to this crisis arise from multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm ...

Zero Waste Day 2025 Highlights Global Action on Fashion and Textile Waste

The 2025 International Day of Zero Waste highlighted the environmental impact of the fashion industry, emphasizing textile waste, ...

Sustainability Is Action — Not Just Words: IISD's Dr Srikanta K. Panigrahi

Panigrahi delved into the concept of sustainability, explored real-time challenges in the carbon market, and shared insights on th...

Cali Fund Launched to Boost Global Biodiversity Financing

Cali Fund launched to boost biodiversity financing, with private sector contributions supporting conservation efforts.

UNEP Calls For Stronger Global Action To Tackle Crises

UNEP urges stronger global action on climate, biodiversity, and pollution, highlighting progress and urgent challenges.

UNEP Drives Investments For Climate Action And Resilience

UNEP drives investments for climate action, reshaping finance to support low-carbon, resilient development.