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A recent comprehensive review published in PLOS Climate, led by researchers from the University of Oxford, reveals that nature-based solutions (NbS) can...

A United Nations report released on November 1st emphasizes the urgent need for the world to triple its renewable energy capacity and...

The international community has made progress in pledges to protect 30% of Earth’s land and seas by 2030. However, a new report...

Freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, and aquifers, are facing significant degradation across the globe. New reports from UN-Water and the UN Environment...

A groundbreaking study conducted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has unveiled that  health-endangering...

Despite pledges to halt deforestation by 2030, only 8 of the top 20 countries have quantified forest targets in their climate action plans, reveals the latest UN-REDD report.

Governments of Albania, Burkina Faso, India, Montenegro, and Uganda collaborate on a $134 million project to eradicate mercury use in medical devices, enhancing safety and sustainability.

A UN Environment Programme report reveals the staggering impact of food waste and advocates for global action toward reduction.

UNEA-6 ushers in a new era of environmental action. Leaders commit to combating climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Discover the action plan for a greener future.

UNEP's latest report reveals a critical gap in funding for nature-based solutions (NbS), estimating an annual finance gap of USD 230 billion by 2025. Doubling finance flows by 2025 and tripling by 2030 are essential to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. The report emphasizes the role of cities, urging increased direct financing for ambitious greening projects and ecosystem restoration. With mayors worldwide calling for collaboration with the private sector, the report highlights the urgency of scaling up investments in NbS.