The excessive release of nutrients like phosphorus from sources such as synthetic fertilizers, has plagued Florida's beaches, underscoring the urgent need for global cooperation to reduce nutrient pollution.
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Water scarcity is a critical issue for an increasing number of countries, forcing them to be more creative in water management and securing water sources.
The year 2024 will be marked by a number of events and observances with important implications for the environment, biodiversity, and global sustainability. From advancing sustainable nitrogen management to fostering inclusive collaboration for biodiversity and addressing critical threats like antimicrobial resistance, the UN Environment Programme () will work to support multilateralism, science-based dialogue and actions, innovation, partnerships for people and planet and much more. See some planned.
Closing the climate adaptation finance gap requires a reform of the global financial architecture and better international cooperation.
In Kyrgyzstan's Tien-Shan mountains, locals work as community rangers to protect the Baiboosun Nature Reserve. This micro-reserve conserves local flora and fauna, including the elusive snow leopard and ibex populations. Since its establishment, sustainable tourism and green businesses have emerged, offering economic opportunities to the community such as running guest houses, producing cheese and crafting felt souvenirs. The Baiboosun Nature Reserve is part of a multi-country initiative to restore ecosystems in mountain regions, coordinated by the (UNEP), the (FAO), and the Carpathian Convention.
Brooklyn-based rapper Dex McBean, explores the argument on how to avoid a climate carastrophe.
The release of 's highlights the importance of passive cooling alternatives to energy-hungry air conditioners.
I believe fundamentally that nations have to work together to solve these big environmental crises, you cannot solve them on your own.
Lewis Pugh was never afraid to take the plunge. Now ocean advocate for the 51勛圖 Environment Programme, the record-breaking cold-water swimmer has completed long distance swims at both of the Earths Poles, in the Red Sea, and along the length of the Hudson River, to spread a message of habitat renewal and conservation.
Healthy oceans, seas and rivers are essential to supporting life on Earth - providing food, medicine, and acting as the worlds largest carbon sink. In this episode of Awake at Night, Lewis Pugh reflects on his love for the water, on his breathtaking swims, and onbreaking the diplomatic ice to create the worlds largest marine park.
has released its which provides an essential toolbox of approaches for strengthening the implementation and enforcement of environmental law.
As greenhouse gas emissions hit new highs, temperature records tumble and climate impacts intensify, finds that the world is heading for a temperature rise far above the Paris Agreement goals.
The , a multilateral environmental treaty, addresses the production of mercury. Mining the element will become illegal in Mexico and the rest of the world in 2032. That leaves many miners worried about how they will support their families, even as they deal with the often-direct health risks of their profession. With unemployment over 70 percent, Mexican miners are at a crossroads. In response, the Mexican government has launched a project to help 19 communities in the Sierra Gorda transition to alternative, mercury-free livelihoods. The project is led by the .
The has recently announced the 2023 , the UNs highest environmental honor. This year's award honored a city mayor, a non-profit foundation, a social enterprise, a government initiative and a research council for their innovative solutions and transformative action to tackle plastic pollution. Since its inception in 2005, the annual Champions of the Earth award has been given to trailblazers at the forefront of efforts to protect people and the planet. Including this years five Champions, the award has recognized 116 laureates: 27 world leaders, 70 individuals and 19 organizations.
launches the identifying seven ways to increase financing, including through domestic expenditure and international and private sector finance, to mitigate the rising climate change impacts.
As climate change feeds increasingly frequent hurricanes in the Caribbean, has implemented a revolving loans programme. This will facilitate low-interest loans to Antigua and Barbuda residents for hurricane-proofing their homes.
Despite its widespread use, mercury has been known for centuries to be toxic. Adopted in 2013, the aims at stepping up action on mercury pollution to help attain a pollution-free planet.