As the Arctic’s permafrost thaws, deadly microbes are being released, causing problems for humans and animals.

From a landmark deal to fund conservation to chilling news about greenhouse gas emissions, 2024 was a rollercoaster year for ...

Nairobi, 10 December 2024 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth, honoured for their outstanding leadership, brave actions and sustainable ...

Cambodia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, and Trinidad and Tobago have united to drive the transformation and eliminate the environmental impact of fashion and construction.

Nestled in the heart of Hubei Province, China’s Shennongjia National Park has become a beacon of hope for conservationists, nature lovers and those dedicated to restoring the delicate balance of ...

Prova Mridha still remembers Cyclone Sidr, which swept through Bangladesh in 2007 causing widespread devastation. The mother of one left behind her livestock and hid from the storm in a local school, ...

Champions of the Earth is the United Nations’ flagship global environmental award. It was established by the UN Environment Programme in 2005 to celebrate outstanding figures whose actions have had a ...

At dawn, Dorothy Mae Dumawal strolls past a fleet of electric three-wheeled vehicles charging at a government-owned parking lot in Pasig City, Philippines. In a short while, the vehicles, which belong ...

UNEA-7 will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme "Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet”. UNEA is ...

When the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched the podcast Resilience in 2021, it was meant to be an antidote to the doom and gloom that surrounds the discussion on climate change.

Since 2016, UNEP’s Frontiers reports have cast a spotlight on emerging environmental issues. This year’s edition, Noise, Blazes and Mismatches looks at three concerns: urban soundscapes, wildfires and ...