United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Creating the ripple effect Speech by Ibrahim Thiaw, UNEP Deputy Executive Director at South-South Co-operation Expo, Dubai
New peatland coalition targets cutting climate change, saving thousands of lives - Drained and burned peatlands are responsible for up to 5 per cent of anthropogenic carbon emissions
- Peat carbon stocks hold the equivalent of at least 60 per cent of all atmospheric carbon
- 2015 Indonesian peat fires contributed to 100,000 premature deaths and cost US$ 16.1 billion
New Analysis Shows Scale of International Commitment to Tackle Illegal Wildlife Trade: Over $1.3 Billion Since 2010
Calls for greater collaboration to enhance resource efficiency and economic growth Business leaders, scientists and policy-makers reflect on ways to enhance environmental sustainability