- AI has an environmental problem. Here’s what the world can do . . . - UNEP
The sprawling data centres that house AI servers churn out toxic electronic waste and are voracious consumers of electricity, which in most places is still produced from fossil fuels
- Global Environment Outlook (GEO) - UNEP
A series of reports that review the state and direction of the global environment at regional, national, and local levels around the world
- Looking back at the environmental highs - and lows - of 2024
From a landmark deal to fund conservation to chilling news about greenhouse gas emissions, 2024 was a rollercoaster year for the planet Here’s a closer look at some of the most memorable environmental moments of the last 12 months, shaped by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the
- Environmental law and governance - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
UNEP is committed to supporting countries in developing and implementing strong environmental laws, underscored by the belief that robust legal and institutional frameworks are essential in realizing environmental goals for a healthy people and planet
- Frontiers 2025: The Weight of Time - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
The Frontiers Report spotlights emerging environmental issues before they escalate into global or regional crises While these issues may currently appear localised or small-scale, early intervention is critical to prevent them from becoming widespread challenges The 2025 edition of the Frontiers report, The Weight of Time - Facing a new age of challenges for people and ecosystems, features
- Plastic Pollution - UNEP
Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans, rivers, and lakes Plastic pollution is a global problem Every year 19-23 million tonnes of plastic waste leaks into aquatic ecosystems, polluting lakes, rivers and seas Plastic pollution can alter habitats and natural processes, reducing ecosystems’ ability to adapt to climate change
- Somalia | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Somalia ranks among the least developed countries in Sub-Saharan Africa due to decades of civil war, political unrest and weak governance United Nations Environment Programme UNEP works with Somali government, other UN agencies and international partners to promote sustainable practices, restore degraded ecosystems, and build resilience against climate-related risks, such as droughts and
- Why Environmental Policy - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
In the landscape of today’s scientific research and how this resonates with society, the three interconnected environmental crises of climate change, nature, land and biodiversity loss, and pollution are complex challenges deeply intertwined with societal values, economic systems, and cultural contexts As post-normal science issues, they require policy responses that bridge scientific
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