Environment & green economy

A healthy environment and equitable access to ecosystem goods and services are crucial for sustainable development, but they are increasingly threatened. To improve lives around the globe for the long term, we must change our relationship with the environment: growth and sustainability can go hand in hand if this imperative is met at all levels. An inclusive green economy offers a possible pathway.

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Marine Plastic Debris and Microplastics - Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document | 26 May 2016

marine_plastic_debris_and_microplastic_technical_report_advance_copy.pdf 9.57 MB

This report was prepared at the request of the first United Nations Environment Assembly, which took place 23-27 June 2014, hosted by UNEP in Nairobi, Kenya (Resolution 16/1). It is intended to summarise the state of our knowledge on sources, fate and effects of marine plastics and microplastics,...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Top 12 Ways World Can End Hunger, Stem Environmental Damage from Food Systems

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 25 May 2016

Latest IRP report lists 12 ways to use natural resources more efficiently, improve human health and reduce the environmental damage caused by food systems Nairobi, 25 May 2016 – A major overhaul of the global food system is urgently needed if the world is to combat hunger, use natural resources...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
UNEP IRP Report: Food Systems and Natural Resources

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document | 25 May 2016

-food_systems_and_natural_resources-2016food_systems_and_natural_resources.pdf.pdf 9.1 MB

In its latest report, the IRP – a consortium of 34 internationally renowned scientists, over 30 national governments and other groups hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – calls for a switch to a “resource-smart” food system that changes the way food is grown, harvested,...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Making Paris Happen – The role of fiscal policies for a low-carbon, inclusive green economy

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) updated the event | 24 May 2016

31 May

From 31 May 2016
in Brussels (Belgium)

Organised by UNEP

The Green Fiscal Policy Network, a joint partnership between UNEP, GIZ and IMF which aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, learning and dialogue on fiscal policies to support the inclusive green economy, will organize an event entitled “Making Paris Happen – The role of fiscal policies for a low-...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
World Soil Day

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 23 May 2016

05 Dec

From 5 December 2016
Organised by FAO-UN

The 5th of December is proposed as World Soil Day by International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UN General Assembly. This is the day to celebrate soil's relevance as a critical component of the ecosystem and as a vital contributor to human welfare. For...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
International Day for Disaster Reduction

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 23 May 2016

13 Oct

From 13 October 2016
Organised by United Nations

The United Nations General Assembly designated, in 2009, the 13th of October as the date to commemorate The International Day for Disaster Reduction. The objective of the observance is to raise awareness of how people are taking action to reduce their risk to disasters. For more information visit:...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 23 May 2016

17 Jun

From 17 June 2016
Organised by United Nations

The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed worldwide on 17 June every year.

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
International Mother Earth Day

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 23 May 2016

22 Apr

From 22 April 2017
Organised by http://www.un.org/en/events/motherearthday/

Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we all inhabit, and noting that Earth Day is observed each year in many countries, the United Nations...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
UN Environment Assembly Kicks Off In Nairobi to Drive Environmental Progress on Sustainable Development

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 23 May 2016

Nairobi, 23 May 2016 - Hundreds of key decision-makers from all over the world meet in Kenya today for start of the second United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2), where they will tackle some of the most critical issues of our time, from the air pollution that kills millions of people every...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Looking ahead: preparing for UNEA-2

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) updated the Information | 23 May 2016

WATCH LIVE Opening Plenary (English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r02AsFZBcUo French Plenary (French): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFCjhFwHH-s The forthcoming second session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2) will take place at UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, from 23...

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