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Governments gear up for 2nd UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) with focus on environment, sustainability and health

Focusing on delivering the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Putting a national park to work

On the front lines of conservation, nature can be harnessed for peace or exploited for conflict
Trash-burning cookstoves at Nairobi slums offer glimpse of green development opportunities

Community cooker that turns piles of rubbish into clean, safe and affordable energy
World Humanitarian Summit must be 'turning point' in cooperation to tackle crises - UN chief

At the launch of One Humanity: Shared responsibility report
Rejuvenating reefs

Though pollution and overuse are damaging corals, their biodiversity offers hope for their future
Mobilising finance for a renewable and sustainable future

Renewable energy sources are becoming affordable thanks to enhanced infrastructure and policies.
Solidarity with sharks

Time to explore the deepest part of the sea

Road to UNEA 2: OECPR-2

15-19 Feb - Open Ended Committee of Permanent Representatives | Follow the Live webcast

UNEP NEWS

Governments Set Stage for Action on Environmental Aspects of Humanitarian Crises and Risks to Human Health

From Asthma to Zika: UNEP tackles links between health and environment

Minute of Silence in Memory of Boutros Boutros-Ghali at UNEP Gathering

Countries Agree Ambitious Conservation Measures for Mediterranean

Trash-Burning Cookstoves at Nairobi Slums Offer Glimpse of Green Development Opportunities

WHY UNEA

What is UNEA and what does it mean for the global environment?

What is the CPR? Why is it important?

Mr. Jonas Leones of the Philippines on the importance of UNEA2

H E Mr. Deepak Dhital on why UNEA2 is important

Videos

Davos 2016 Hub Culture Interview with Achim Steiner of the UNEP

A Tribute to Maurice Strong (1929 - 2015)

'I Am 70' video series

Launch of UNEP Inquiry Report in London

Bertrand Piccard, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador

UNEP Exective Director and Under-Secretary-General for the United Nations, Achim Steiner speaks on Energy Revolution at COP21

Solutions COP21 Opening Night at the Grand Palais, Paris

Sustainable innovation Forum - Opening Day

UNEP Chief Scientist, Jacqueline McGlade, presents the key findings of the Emissions Gap Report

2015 Global Landscapes Forum: Closing Plenary – The way forward

Global Landscapes Forum 2015: Achim Steiner – Closing Keynote

2015 Global Landscapes Forum: Industrial agriculture, ape conservation and climate change

Why engage Youth: COP21 Education Day

Highlights of Lima-Paris Action Agenda Presented at COP21

Global Landscapes Forum 2015 - High-level Opening Plenary Discussion GLF 2015

Walk through COP21 with Four Countries

Interview with Ibrahim Thiaw about Climate Change Summit 2015 - TRT World

Record Number of Leaders Attend COP21 Paris Climate Summit

Youth Climate Report 6 COP21

"Climate change does not respect national borders", UN chief Ban Ki-moon

#EarthToParis: This is NOT About Jack Black or Lil Bub

UNEP Exective Director and Under-Secretary-General for the United Nations

COP21 : Climate Change is an opportunity

UNEP's Achim Steiner launches the online version of the UN-REDD Programme's REDD+ Academy

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PUBLICATIONS

Green Energy Choices: The Benefits, Risks and Trade-Offs of Low-Carbon Technologies for Electricity Production; Summary for Policy Makers

France’s Financial (Eco)system: Improving the integration of sustainability factors

Economic Valuation of Wastewater: The Cost of Action and the Cost of No Action

UNEP Emissions Gap Report

Addressing the Role of Natural Resources in Conflict and Peacebuilding

The Financial System We Need: Aligning the Financial System with Sustainable Development

Uncovering Pathways towards an Inclusive Green Economy: a Summary for Leaders

Our Planet: Making Our Future Chemical-Safe

The United Nations Environment Programme and the 2030 Agenda

OECPR-2 Photos

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