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  1. Surprising Citizens' Views on Climate Change

    Close to Three Quarters Say Action Will Boost Quality of Life. Vast Majority Back Long Term Goal for New United Nations Agreement in Paris. Education for the Masses Cited as Best Bet for Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Bonn, 10 June 2015 - Almost 80 per cent of citizens across the globe are very...
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  3. World Environment Day 2015

    World Environment Day is celebrated each year on 5 June. World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Over the years it has grown to be a broad, global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated...
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information 5 June 2015

  4. World Can Avert Financial and Environmental Costs of Resource Depletion and Save Millions in Efficiency Gains – New UN Report Shows How

    Cities and Municipalities Lead the Way in Innovation and Adaptability Milan, 4 June 2015 – As the financial and environmental costs of resource depletion begin to affect economic growth worldwide, countries need to find ways to manage finite resources while meeting the needs of a growing and...
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information 5 June 2015

  6. UN Secretary General Message for the International Day for Biological Diversity

    22 May 2015- O n the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon released his message: "The variety of life on Earth is essential for the welfare of current and future generations. The conservation, restoration and sustainable use of biological...
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information 22 May 2015

  7. UNEP at Green Week

    Like every year, UNEP will participate at Green Week, the biggest annual conference on European environment policy. It offers a unique opportunity for debate and exchanges of experience and best practice and will take place at The Egg Conference Centre in Brussels on the 3-5 June. The 2015 theme...
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information 21 May 2015

  8. UNEP at the European Development Days 2015 (EDD15)

    Organized by the European Commission, the European Development Days (EDD) is Europe’s leading forum on development and international cooperation showcasing the ways in which the European Union is engaged in eradicating poverty, promoting sustainability and justice. This year’s agenda includes over...
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information 20 May 2015