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Sep 12, 2025 · Since 1995, UNEP’s flagship Outlook Report has watched the horizon of environmental change, alerting us to how our actions influence our planet. The Global Environmental Outlook …

Sustainable Development Goals We deliver on the environmental dimension of each of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

But the United States and Canada face growing environmental challenges—including climate change, air pollution, marine debris, and unsustainable production and consumption.

Dec 30, 2024 · UNEP announces the six winners of the 2024 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour. The awards recognize environmental pioneers helping to restore land, …

Feb 24, 2025 · An inclusive green economy is one that improves human well-being and builds social equity while reducing environmental risks and scarcities.

Mar 27, 2025 · In a complex geopolitical context, the environmental leadership of the European Union and its Member States has never been more needed or more welcome. The EU has been steadfast …

The United Nations Environment Programme provides open-access scientific, technical and policy resources to support evidence-based decision-making for a sustainable planet. These include …

Nov 19, 2025 · Strong environmental laws and governance are paramount in protecting and restoring our planet and forging a sustainable tomorrow. Environmental law and governance stand as pillars in …

Apr 29, 2025 · “Plastic pollution is one of the gravest environmental threats facing the Earth but it’s a problem we can solve,” said Elisa Tonda, Chief of the Resources and Markets Branch of the United …