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How technology can make the climate crisis accessible, undeniable and actionable
We’ve all seen haunting images of receding glaciers, but how many of us have ventured into their melting heartlands, felt the ancient ice slipping away or heard the roar as it cascaded into the ocean? An immersive approach to the…
Saudi Arabia to host World Environment Day 2024 with a focus on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host World Environment Day 2024 with a focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Saudi Arabia announced today. World Environment Day, marked annually on 5 June, was established by…
EU continues phasing out use of chemicals that harm the ozone layer
EEA’s indicator on the consumption of ozone-depleting substances shows that the EU continues to actively phase out the use of these chemicals, in line with its commitment under the Montreal Protocol. Ozone-depleting substances (ODS) are widely used in refrigerants, polymers,…
Stronger international cooperation in high emissions sectors crucial to get on track for 1.5°C climate goal
Insufficient progress in transitions to clean technologies and sustainable solutions over the past year highlights the need for strong and targeted international collaboration in high emissions sectors to deliver transitions that are faster, easier and cheaper for all, according to…
How India’s climate leadership is building a better future for all
India is poised to be a global leader when it comes to economy, technology and trade. Now, it has an opportunity to seize the moment and help the world address climate change before time runs out. As the fastest-growing majority…
SDGs & me: Responsible consumption and production
Consumption and production patterns have wide environmental and social impacts. The Sustainable Development Goal ‘Responsible consumption and production’ (SDG 12) calls for action on many fronts. These include the adoption of sustainable practices by businesses, promotion of sustainable procurement practices…
Three conditions that will help scale blended finance for nature-positive outcomes
“There is no pathway to limiting global warming to 1.5C without action on protecting and restoring nature,” wrote four architects of the Paris Agreement ahead of the COP15 UN biodiversity conference last December. “Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is only possible if…