Most ozone-depleting substances also contribute to global warming. By reining in these substances and protecting carbon sinks ...

From savannahs to forested highlands, the many ecosystems of Tanzania are being increasingly affected by climate change.

El Comité de Representantes Permanentes prepara las reuniones de la Asamblea de la ONU para el Medio Ambiente y revisa regularmente la implementación de sus decisiones. El comité está compuesto por ...

Biodiversity is the complex web that sustains all life, including human existence. Yet, this web is unravelling – 1 million of the world’s estimated 8 million species of plants and animals are ...

The International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January was declared by the General Assembly (resolution A/77/327) as a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to ...

The United Nations observes designated days, weeks, years, and decades, each with a theme, or topic, as powerful tools for advocacy, awareness and action. The majority of observances have been ...

La Asamblea de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Medio Ambiente (ANUMA) es el máximo órgano de toma de decisiones de alto nivel en el mundo sobre el medio ambiente. La Asamblea examina los desafíos ...

In Viet Nam, a seed capital assistance facility helps build a wind farm, which has reduced CO2 emissions and created jobs.

A global treaty to end plastic pollution is within reach, but action on chemicals, production and financing is critical. Unified efforts must start now to curb rising costs, risks and environmental ...

regularly reviews the implementation of the outcomes of the UN Environment Assembly. guides the development of the programme of work and budget and monitors its implementation. provides oversight ...