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Nairobi, 6 October 2022 – Representatives of Member States, agencies, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Major Groups and other

As the world grapples with the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste, there is a growing concern about the impact these crises have on mental health.

In China, Asia’s longest river, the Yangtze, saw record low levels last month and hydroelectric power stations along its course had to reduce or stop operations, causing power outages for millions of people.

Air quality across the globe continues to deteriorate due to increasing emissions, threatening human health and contributing to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste.

Biotechnology has huge potential to help overcome some of our leading global problems, from disease-resistant crops to innovative medical treatments. But, like many new technologies, it is not without potential risks.

Nairobi resident Cyprine Odada was so tired of gridlock that in 2015 she decided to try cycling to work. Her first two-wheeled commute through the Kenyan capital was an eye-opener.

Dakar, 16 September 2022 – The resumed 18th session of the

In 1987, the world came together to sign the Montreal Protocol, a global agreement to protect the Earth’s ozone layer.

With the 2022 Emissions Gap Report due to be released in October this year ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27

UNEP’s Office in Latin America and the Caribbean supports the launch of the Regional Action Plan 2022-2025 This initiative calls for strengthened regional cooperation on air quality management and reducing pollution

99 per cent of our world is exposed to polluted air causing an estimated 7 million premature deaths every year.

Nairobi, 7 September 2022 – Responding to the recent UN resolution on the right to a he

On the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2022, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Inger And

Air pollution has been called the most-pressing environmental health crisis of our time, responsible for an estimated 7 million premature deaths every year.

 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres outlines steps needed to tackle air pollution and ensure a healthy, sustainable planet for all ahead of the International Day of Clean Air for

The theme of this year’s International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on 7 September – the Air We Share - focuses on the need for collective action to

Cambodia, the Southeast Asian country, known for the temples of Angkor Wat and the architecture of Siem Reap, is becoming increasingly vulnerable to air pollution.

Today, a major wildfire in France has destroyed thousands of hectares of forest and forced many people to flee their homes.

Today, a major wildfire in France has destroyed thousands of hectares of forest and forced many people to flee their homes.

The world is swimming in plastic.