The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have jointly launched the ...

Following 10 days of negotiations, Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) talks to develop an international legally ...

Together, we can – and will – beat plastic pollution.

Statement by UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen on the passing of Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Ghana’s Minister of ...

Earlier this year, a global ban on mercury-laced cosmetics came into effect. Backers are hopeful it will spare many consumers ...

UNEP is showcasing restoration initiatives in Kanazawa, Japan and other cities as part of a project to increase biodiversity ...

The push is part of a larger conservation effort led by UNEP. Its goal: to protect the fast-disappearing rainforests and ...

This week-long event brings together governments leaders, experts, private sector and civil society in a series of events focused on solutions for air quality and facilitating dialogue and cooperation ...

Today, nitrogen pollution is one of the most pressing pollution issues facing humanity, threatening our environment, health, climate and ecosystems.

The Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP)—Barcelona Convention System works with Contracting Parties and partners to fulfill the vision of a healthy Mediterranean Sea and Coast that underpin sustainable ...

The Third Meeting of the Working Group on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems (WGMCE-3) will review progress of the biennial workplan 2025-26 for the implementation of the Marine and Coastal Ecosystems ...

In March 2022, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, ...