10 years to restore our planet. 10 actions that count
Against a backdrop of environmental crisis, the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is a chance to revive the natural world that supports us all. A...
Nature: Humanity at a crossroads
Despite encouraging progress in several areas, the natural world is suffering badly and getting worse. Eight transformative changes are, therefore, urgently needed to ensure...
PwC commits to net zero by 2030, globally
PwC is making a worldwide science-based commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. The commitment includes supporting our clients to...
Tackling pollution and climate change in Europe will improve health and well-being
Air and noise pollution, the impacts of climate change such as heatwaves, and exposure to dangerous chemicals cause ill health in Europe. Poor quality...
United in Science report: Climate change has not stopped for COVID19
Climate change has not stopped for COVID19. Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at record levels and continue to increase. Emissions are heading...
It’s full steam ahead to green India’s railway network
Serving over 8 billion passengers annually, the Indian railroad network is one of the largest and most intricate in the world. But moving billions...
South Africa aims to stop marine litter at its source
The coast of South Africa’s Kwazulu-Natal province looks like it was pulled from a postcard, with wide, sandy beaches stretching for some 600 kilometres....
D(air) to dream of a cleaner future for your city
In 2019, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) made recommendations for Kazakhstan to improve how it raises awareness on...
First International Day for Clean Air calls for decisive global action to beat air pollution
With extreme air pollution events on the rise, global efforts to reduce pollution and its effects will receive an advocacy boost when, for the...
UNEP launches “Green Nudges” programme for universities
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today launched a new publication, “The Little Book of Green Nudges”, which aims to inspire up to 200 million...