climate change
Third-Hottest Year on Record – “Global Drought Hotspots 2023–2025”
The most widespread and devastating droughts have occurred globally since 2023, continuing into 2025 and leaving serious consequences. The report titled “Global Drought Hotspots 2023–2025”, published with the support of the United Nations (UN), provides an overview of how droughts…
UNEP, Australia Announce Landmark Study to Improve Understanding of Coal and Steel Sector Methane Emissions
The UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), with the support of Australia, today launched a new research project aimed at improving the accuracy of methane emissions data from coal mines. The study will be the first of its…
Slovenia Issues Ten-Year Sustainability-Linked Bond, Raises One Billion Euros
Slovenia has recently issued a ten-year sustainability-linked bond (SLB) on international capital markets in the amount of one billion euros, with a coupon rate of 3.125 percent and maturity on July 2, 2035. This is the first issuance of such…
CIRES Study: Wildfires Pollute Rivers for Up to Eight Years After They Burn
The time of year has arrived when red weather alerts become a daily feature in forecasts. High temperatures and dry air pose a danger related to a phenomenon once considered seasonal and mostly local—but which has now become global. Wildfires,…
Diving to Restore Coral Reefs – A Story of Hope from Zanzibar
Summer has not officially begun yet, but many are already packing their bags for destinations where turquoise seas await. Summer tourism is no longer just about sunbathing, splashing in the shallows, and relaxing on the surface of the sea. Activities…
UN Launches 15 Million Dollars Drive for Green Investment in the Congo Basin
The Congo River Basin, one of the world’s most important ecosystems, is the focus of a new $15 million initiative aimed at promoting sustainable investment while preserving the region’s vast natural resources. The initiative, jointly launched by the United Nations…
After Glacier Collapse, Swiss Village of Blatten Faces Risk of Further Flooding
The Swiss village of Blatten experienced a major disaster this week after part of the Birch Glacier collapsed, triggering a mudslide of ice, mud, and rocks that buried a significant portion of the settlement. An additional risk stems from the…