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Cold days can still happen in a warming world. Climate change refers to trends measured over decades, not days or weeks....
03/12/2025

Cold days can still happen in a warming world. Climate change refers to trends measured over decades, not days or weeks. Weather is short-term and local, while climate is long-term and global

However, climate change can increases variability and extremes, including heatwaves, floods, and even cold snaps.

Break the myths and get your facts straight with UNEP: https://www.unep.org/topics/climate-action

For over a decade, the United Nations Environment Assembly has brought together 193 countries to tackle the world’s most...
01/12/2025

For over a decade, the United Nations Environment Assembly has brought together 193 countries to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Today, its mission is more crucial than ever.

The upcoming is a key moment to deliver :
https://www.unep.org/environmentassembly/unea7

That’s a wrap of a weekend full of energy!Over 1200 young environmental leaders from 70+ countries gathered in Nairobi f...
30/11/2025

That’s a wrap of a weekend full of energy!

Over 1200 young environmental leaders from 70+ countries gathered in Nairobi for the Youth Environment Assembly — a forum designed to ensure young people’s voices are included and heard.

On 7 Dec, the Global Youth Declaration on the Environment, a document that represents the collective voice of youth and which will be presented to world leaders at , will be launched.

Stay tuned!

A healthy planet must also be a safe one.This , we’re calling for stronger investments to prevent violence against wome...
30/11/2025

A healthy planet must also be a safe one.

This , we’re calling for stronger investments to prevent violence against women & girls — offline and online.

As UNEP’s Executive Director reminds us: There is simply for gender-based violence.

Climate change is one of the main drivers of wildlife decline worldwide.It acts directly on wildlife with effects growin...
29/11/2025

Climate change is one of the main drivers of wildlife decline worldwide.

It acts directly on wildlife with effects growing faster than species can adapt, and indirectly by accelerating habitat loss and ecosystem breakdown.

Discover what can be done about the effects of climate change by accessing the latest news and data: https://www.unep.org/news.../news/spotlight-climate-action

When we lose glaciers, we don’t just lose ice – we lose water, food security, heritage, cultures and the chance of a sta...
28/11/2025

When we lose glaciers, we don’t just lose ice – we lose water, food security, heritage, cultures and the chance of a stable future.

In 2024, every glacier region on Earth reported losses for the third year in a row, driven by rising temperatures and shifting rainfall and snowfall patterns.

At , Member States will discuss a new resolution to protect glaciers and the wider cryosphere.

Learn why glaciers matter: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/why-glaciers-matter-and-new-push-protect-them

Imagine your country leading the world’s push for environmental action ☘️ .Each year, World Environment Day captures wor...
28/11/2025

Imagine your country leading the world’s push for environmental action ☘️ .

Each year, World Environment Day captures world attention, sparking global conversations, driving collective action, reaching hundreds of millions of people, mobilising thousands of organisations, and governments across 150 countries!

UNEP is now inviting Member States to express their interest in hosting the global observance of in 2027 or 2028.

Why step forward as a host?

🌍 Showcase your environmental leadership on a global stage: The 2025 edition brought together more than 10,000 participants from governments, civil society, and diverse partners.

🎯 Gain worldwide visibility and influence: In 2025, over 56,000 top-tier media stories were generated across 56 languages, amplifying the host country’s efforts and vision, while in 2024, messages appeared on billboards, airports, ferries, and metro systems in 112 countries.

✨ Mobilize action and inspire meaningful change for a healthier, more sustainable world: In 2024, the global campaign reached more than 400 million people on social media and sparked 4,000 events and activities.

Interested countries are encouraged to submit their Expression of Interest by 31 December 2025.

Apply now! https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/2026/latest/become-host

AI is already helping tackle major environmental crises, from tracking sand dredging to mapping methane emissions.But th...
27/11/2025

AI is already helping tackle major environmental crises, from tracking sand dredging to mapping methane emissions.

But the rapid expansion of AI comes with a rising environmental footprint, including high energy use, water consumption, electronic waste and unsustainable mineral demand.

At , leaders will explore how to balance AI’s benefits with its planetary costs and advance global solutions to make it sustainable: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/ai-has-environmental-problem-heres-what-world-can-do-about

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