2019 has been a huge year for global discussion and momentum on climate; the climate emergency and the unprecedented youth demands for action captured headlines, but that’s not all. See a recap of the 's most read stories.
Natural Resources and the Environment
The hidden potential of peat bogs in Eastern Europe
Mountains are home to 15% of the world's population and 25% of the world's land animals and plants. They provide freshwater for everyday life to 50% of humanity. Their conservation is a key factor for our sustainable future; a future where youth will act as the leader and custodian of these natural jewels. Celebrated on 11 December, this year's International Mountain Day theme "" brings a great opportunity for young people to demand that mountains and mountain peoples be central in the national and international development agendas and receive more attention, investments and tailored research.
Co-operation for Co-existence
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet. The to the on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is taking place in Rome, Italy (4 - 8 November). The Montreal Protocol has led to the phase-out of 99 per cent of ozone-depleting chemicals in refrigerators, air-conditioners and many other products. Thanks to the collaborative effort of nations, the ozone layer is well on its way to recovery.
The 51³Ô¹Ï attaches great importance to ensuring that action on the environment is part of , peacekeeping and peacebuilding strategies, because there can be no durable peace if the natural resources that sustain livelihoods and ecosystems are destroyed. On 5 November 2001, the UN General Assembly 6 November of each year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.
Every spring, billions of birds migrate to faraway lands in search of suitable breeding grounds. To protect the migration, scientists have developed a way for everyone across the globe to participate in conservation.