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Africa holds over 60% of the world’s best solar resources, but investors' concerns are slowing development.
Initiatives like UNEP’s Seed Capital Assistance Facility help de-risk clean energy projects with small grants that unlock big change.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/OUcZ50XVsCs
Initiatives like UNEP’s Seed Capital Assistance Facility help de-risk clean energy projects with small grants that unlock big change.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/OUcZ50XVsCs
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Africa holds over 60% of the world’s best solar resources, but investors' concerns are slowing development.
Initiatives like UNEP’s Seed Capital Assistance Facility help de-risk clean energy projects with small grants that unlock big change.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/OUcZ50XVsCs
Initiatives like UNEP’s Seed Capital Assistance Facility help de-risk clean energy projects with small grants that unlock big change.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/OUcZ50XVsCs
If the world is to #BeatPollution, the way people move has to change.
Cameroon is cutting taxes on electric vehicles, batteries and charging infrastructure by 50% for the next two years.
Read more about this bold move to reduce emissions and accelerate cleaner mobility: https://bit.ly/4bjeXIH
Cameroon is cutting taxes on electric vehicles, batteries and charging infrastructure by 50% for the next two years.
Read more about this bold move to reduce emissions and accelerate cleaner mobility: https://bit.ly/4bjeXIH
January 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM
If the world is to #BeatPollution, the way people move has to change.
Cameroon is cutting taxes on electric vehicles, batteries and charging infrastructure by 50% for the next two years.
Read more about this bold move to reduce emissions and accelerate cleaner mobility: https://bit.ly/4bjeXIH
Cameroon is cutting taxes on electric vehicles, batteries and charging infrastructure by 50% for the next two years.
Read more about this bold move to reduce emissions and accelerate cleaner mobility: https://bit.ly/4bjeXIH
Persistent organic pollutants, or POPs, are toxic chemicals that stay in the environment for decades, build up in the food chain, and harm human health and wildlife.
Learn why POPs matter, how people are exposed, and how the Stockholm Convention works to eliminate them worldwide: bit.ly/4pThazb
Learn why POPs matter, how people are exposed, and how the Stockholm Convention works to eliminate them worldwide: bit.ly/4pThazb
January 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Persistent organic pollutants, or POPs, are toxic chemicals that stay in the environment for decades, build up in the food chain, and harm human health and wildlife.
Learn why POPs matter, how people are exposed, and how the Stockholm Convention works to eliminate them worldwide: bit.ly/4pThazb
Learn why POPs matter, how people are exposed, and how the Stockholm Convention works to eliminate them worldwide: bit.ly/4pThazb
A driving force in protecting the Amazon, Imazon is using cutting-edge science and AI-powered tools to track and predict deforestation, turning data into action to safeguard one of the world’s most vital ecosystems.
More about this #EarthChamps: www.unep.org/championsofe...
More about this #EarthChamps: www.unep.org/championsofe...
January 12, 2026 at 8:59 AM
A driving force in protecting the Amazon, Imazon is using cutting-edge science and AI-powered tools to track and predict deforestation, turning data into action to safeguard one of the world’s most vital ecosystems.
More about this #EarthChamps: www.unep.org/championsofe...
More about this #EarthChamps: www.unep.org/championsofe...
The environment or the economy? It doesn’t have to be a choice.
From India to the Sahel, real-life examples show how economies can benefit both people and the planet.
Learn how countries are transforming their relationship with nature: tinyurl.com/mutvrcj5
From India to the Sahel, real-life examples show how economies can benefit both people and the planet.
Learn how countries are transforming their relationship with nature: tinyurl.com/mutvrcj5
January 12, 2026 at 6:46 AM
The environment or the economy? It doesn’t have to be a choice.
From India to the Sahel, real-life examples show how economies can benefit both people and the planet.
Learn how countries are transforming their relationship with nature: tinyurl.com/mutvrcj5
From India to the Sahel, real-life examples show how economies can benefit both people and the planet.
Learn how countries are transforming their relationship with nature: tinyurl.com/mutvrcj5
Mountain gorillas are one of three iconic and endangered species, along with snow leopards and royal Bengal tigers, found in different mountain regions.
UNEP works with partners to ensure climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation go hand in hand to protect these species.
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UNEP works with partners to ensure climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation go hand in hand to protect these species.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Mountain gorillas are one of three iconic and endangered species, along with snow leopards and royal Bengal tigers, found in different mountain regions.
UNEP works with partners to ensure climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation go hand in hand to protect these species.
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UNEP works with partners to ensure climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation go hand in hand to protect these species.
tinyurl.com/y7ve32e9
The nature crisis is one of the key challenges of our time, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. Forests and biodiversity are crucial in addressing these issues.
Explore how the Global Biodiversity Framework supports the #GlobalGoals: tinyurl.com/mv789yam @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
Explore how the Global Biodiversity Framework supports the #GlobalGoals: tinyurl.com/mv789yam @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 6:39 AM
The nature crisis is one of the key challenges of our time, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. Forests and biodiversity are crucial in addressing these issues.
Explore how the Global Biodiversity Framework supports the #GlobalGoals: tinyurl.com/mv789yam @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
Explore how the Global Biodiversity Framework supports the #GlobalGoals: tinyurl.com/mv789yam @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
Healthy ecosystems & human development can and should go hand in hand.
UNEP supports policies that balance conservation with community needs, like sustainable fisheries & wildlife management.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/mMKl50XTW2n
UNEP supports policies that balance conservation with community needs, like sustainable fisheries & wildlife management.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/mMKl50XTW2n
January 10, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Healthy ecosystems & human development can and should go hand in hand.
UNEP supports policies that balance conservation with community needs, like sustainable fisheries & wildlife management.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/mMKl50XTW2n
UNEP supports policies that balance conservation with community needs, like sustainable fisheries & wildlife management.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/mMKl50XTW2n
From drinking water and food security to biodiversity, jobs and climate resilience, lakes are essential to people and the planet.
But pollution, overuse, and warming threaten them.
Without action, the value of lake ecosystem services could drop by up to 20% by 2050: https://ow.ly/mEzL50XTVZP
But pollution, overuse, and warming threaten them.
Without action, the value of lake ecosystem services could drop by up to 20% by 2050: https://ow.ly/mEzL50XTVZP
January 10, 2026 at 5:55 AM
From drinking water and food security to biodiversity, jobs and climate resilience, lakes are essential to people and the planet.
But pollution, overuse, and warming threaten them.
Without action, the value of lake ecosystem services could drop by up to 20% by 2050: https://ow.ly/mEzL50XTVZP
But pollution, overuse, and warming threaten them.
Without action, the value of lake ecosystem services could drop by up to 20% by 2050: https://ow.ly/mEzL50XTVZP
The misconception that renewable energy is costlier than fossil fuels is outdated.
Since 2010, solar and wind energy costs have plummeted due to technological advancements, making #ClimateAction more affordable.
Check out this UN article for facts: https://ow.ly/5HNl50XTVYI
Since 2010, solar and wind energy costs have plummeted due to technological advancements, making #ClimateAction more affordable.
Check out this UN article for facts: https://ow.ly/5HNl50XTVYI
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The misconception that renewable energy is costlier than fossil fuels is outdated.
Since 2010, solar and wind energy costs have plummeted due to technological advancements, making #ClimateAction more affordable.
Check out this UN article for facts: https://ow.ly/5HNl50XTVYI
Since 2010, solar and wind energy costs have plummeted due to technological advancements, making #ClimateAction more affordable.
Check out this UN article for facts: https://ow.ly/5HNl50XTVYI
Explore some of the innovative digital tools, platforms, and solutions that are actively addressing the crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution.
Visit: https://www.unep.org/topics/digital-transformations/digital-accelerator-lab/digital-accelerator-lab-solutions
Visit: https://www.unep.org/topics/digital-transformations/digital-accelerator-lab/digital-accelerator-lab-solutions
January 9, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Explore some of the innovative digital tools, platforms, and solutions that are actively addressing the crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution.
Visit: https://www.unep.org/topics/digital-transformations/digital-accelerator-lab/digital-accelerator-lab-solutions
Visit: https://www.unep.org/topics/digital-transformations/digital-accelerator-lab/digital-accelerator-lab-solutions
Protecting mangroves is a crucial step to lower planet-warming carbon emissions.
These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils.
More info on the many benefits of mangroves: https://bit.ly/3KMibE0
These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils.
More info on the many benefits of mangroves: https://bit.ly/3KMibE0
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Protecting mangroves is a crucial step to lower planet-warming carbon emissions.
These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils.
More info on the many benefits of mangroves: https://bit.ly/3KMibE0
These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils.
More info on the many benefits of mangroves: https://bit.ly/3KMibE0
Protecting mangroves is a crucial step to lower planet-warming carbon emissions.
These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils.
More info on the many benefits of mangroves: https://bit.ly/3KMibE0
These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils.
More info on the many benefits of mangroves: https://bit.ly/3KMibE0
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Protecting mangroves is a crucial step to lower planet-warming carbon emissions.
These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils.
More info on the many benefits of mangroves: https://bit.ly/3KMibE0
These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils.
More info on the many benefits of mangroves: https://bit.ly/3KMibE0
We are deeply saddened by the passing of ecologist Madhav Gadgil, a UNEP #EarthChamps whose work shaped action for nature in India and beyond.
Guided by science and empathy for people, he believed progress could gather pace and spent his life helping make it so.
His legacy lives on: bit.ly/3NalkEs
Guided by science and empathy for people, he believed progress could gather pace and spent his life helping make it so.
His legacy lives on: bit.ly/3NalkEs
January 8, 2026 at 10:40 AM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of ecologist Madhav Gadgil, a UNEP #EarthChamps whose work shaped action for nature in India and beyond.
Guided by science and empathy for people, he believed progress could gather pace and spent his life helping make it so.
His legacy lives on: bit.ly/3NalkEs
Guided by science and empathy for people, he believed progress could gather pace and spent his life helping make it so.
His legacy lives on: bit.ly/3NalkEs
She is our future.
The ocean supports humanity in countless ways, and when the ocean suffers, so do we. Instead of protecting it, we’ve polluted its depths and pushed it to the brink.
Learn about our efforts to #SaveOurOcean: www.unep.org/topics/ocean...
The ocean supports humanity in countless ways, and when the ocean suffers, so do we. Instead of protecting it, we’ve polluted its depths and pushed it to the brink.
Learn about our efforts to #SaveOurOcean: www.unep.org/topics/ocean...
January 8, 2026 at 6:03 AM
She is our future.
The ocean supports humanity in countless ways, and when the ocean suffers, so do we. Instead of protecting it, we’ve polluted its depths and pushed it to the brink.
Learn about our efforts to #SaveOurOcean: www.unep.org/topics/ocean...
The ocean supports humanity in countless ways, and when the ocean suffers, so do we. Instead of protecting it, we’ve polluted its depths and pushed it to the brink.
Learn about our efforts to #SaveOurOcean: www.unep.org/topics/ocean...
Forests cover 1/3 of the Earth's land, provide clean air and water, store carbon, and are home to much biodiversity.
Yet, 10 million hectares are cleared annually by humans—equivalent to the size of Portugal.
UNEP supports the protection of these ecosystems: https://ow.ly/5UQP50XSSVm
Yet, 10 million hectares are cleared annually by humans—equivalent to the size of Portugal.
UNEP supports the protection of these ecosystems: https://ow.ly/5UQP50XSSVm
January 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Forests cover 1/3 of the Earth's land, provide clean air and water, store carbon, and are home to much biodiversity.
Yet, 10 million hectares are cleared annually by humans—equivalent to the size of Portugal.
UNEP supports the protection of these ecosystems: https://ow.ly/5UQP50XSSVm
Yet, 10 million hectares are cleared annually by humans—equivalent to the size of Portugal.
UNEP supports the protection of these ecosystems: https://ow.ly/5UQP50XSSVm
Climate change is a major driver of wildlife decline worldwide, pushing species beyond their ability to adapt and accelerating habitat loss.
Explore the latest #ClimateAction data and what can be done: bit.ly/44DCKyQ
Explore the latest #ClimateAction data and what can be done: bit.ly/44DCKyQ
January 7, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Climate change is a major driver of wildlife decline worldwide, pushing species beyond their ability to adapt and accelerating habitat loss.
Explore the latest #ClimateAction data and what can be done: bit.ly/44DCKyQ
Explore the latest #ClimateAction data and what can be done: bit.ly/44DCKyQ
Young people have spoken 📢!
More than 1,000 young people from 70 countries came together at the Youth Environment Assembly, a youth-led forum to shape priorities and policy solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Read the 6 takeaways: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
More than 1,000 young people from 70 countries came together at the Youth Environment Assembly, a youth-led forum to shape priorities and policy solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Read the 6 takeaways: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
January 7, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Young people have spoken 📢!
More than 1,000 young people from 70 countries came together at the Youth Environment Assembly, a youth-led forum to shape priorities and policy solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Read the 6 takeaways: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
More than 1,000 young people from 70 countries came together at the Youth Environment Assembly, a youth-led forum to shape priorities and policy solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Read the 6 takeaways: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Nature-based solutions use ecosystems like forests, wetlands and soils to support people and protect the planet.
They offer affordable, effective ways to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Explore how this approach works: unep.org/unep-and-nat...
They offer affordable, effective ways to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Explore how this approach works: unep.org/unep-and-nat...
January 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Nature-based solutions use ecosystems like forests, wetlands and soils to support people and protect the planet.
They offer affordable, effective ways to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Explore how this approach works: unep.org/unep-and-nat...
They offer affordable, effective ways to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Explore how this approach works: unep.org/unep-and-nat...
A driving force in #ClimateAction, the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change transformed youth advocacy into legal action, bringing the climate crisis faced by Pacific nations to the world’s highest court.
Learn about these #EarthChamps fight for justice: www.unep.org/championsofe...
Learn about these #EarthChamps fight for justice: www.unep.org/championsofe...
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
A driving force in #ClimateAction, the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change transformed youth advocacy into legal action, bringing the climate crisis faced by Pacific nations to the world’s highest court.
Learn about these #EarthChamps fight for justice: www.unep.org/championsofe...
Learn about these #EarthChamps fight for justice: www.unep.org/championsofe...
Cutting methane is one of the fastest ways to slow warming. UNEP’s Eye on Methane shows the data is here, but action isn’t.
Governments must turn measurement into real cuts: https://www.unep.org/resources/eye-methane-2025-measurement-momentum
#CutMethane
Governments must turn measurement into real cuts: https://www.unep.org/resources/eye-methane-2025-measurement-momentum
#CutMethane
January 6, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Cutting methane is one of the fastest ways to slow warming. UNEP’s Eye on Methane shows the data is here, but action isn’t.
Governments must turn measurement into real cuts: https://www.unep.org/resources/eye-methane-2025-measurement-momentum
#CutMethane
Governments must turn measurement into real cuts: https://www.unep.org/resources/eye-methane-2025-measurement-momentum
#CutMethane
Braving blizzards and rifle-armed poachers, volunteer rangers in Kyrgyzstan patrol and protect habitats, helping the snow leopard make a comeback.
See how this UNEP-supported, #GenerationRestoration project is making a difference for biodiversity: https://ow.ly/70xl50XRO5z
See how this UNEP-supported, #GenerationRestoration project is making a difference for biodiversity: https://ow.ly/70xl50XRO5z
January 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Braving blizzards and rifle-armed poachers, volunteer rangers in Kyrgyzstan patrol and protect habitats, helping the snow leopard make a comeback.
See how this UNEP-supported, #GenerationRestoration project is making a difference for biodiversity: https://ow.ly/70xl50XRO5z
See how this UNEP-supported, #GenerationRestoration project is making a difference for biodiversity: https://ow.ly/70xl50XRO5z
At UNEP, we inform, enable, and inspire nations and peoples to improve their quality of life while safeguarding the environment for future generations.
To achieve this, we regularly seek qualified professionals to join our talented team.
See current vacancies: https://unep.org/work-with-us
To achieve this, we regularly seek qualified professionals to join our talented team.
See current vacancies: https://unep.org/work-with-us
January 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
At UNEP, we inform, enable, and inspire nations and peoples to improve their quality of life while safeguarding the environment for future generations.
To achieve this, we regularly seek qualified professionals to join our talented team.
See current vacancies: https://unep.org/work-with-us
To achieve this, we regularly seek qualified professionals to join our talented team.
See current vacancies: https://unep.org/work-with-us
Biodiversity is vital for our survival — yet human activity continues to threaten it.
Discover how the #VanishingTreasures initiative is helping protect snow leopards, Bengal tigers, and mountain gorillas from #climatechange impacts, while supporting mountain communities.
vanishingtreasures.org
Discover how the #VanishingTreasures initiative is helping protect snow leopards, Bengal tigers, and mountain gorillas from #climatechange impacts, while supporting mountain communities.
vanishingtreasures.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Biodiversity is vital for our survival — yet human activity continues to threaten it.
Discover how the #VanishingTreasures initiative is helping protect snow leopards, Bengal tigers, and mountain gorillas from #climatechange impacts, while supporting mountain communities.
vanishingtreasures.org
Discover how the #VanishingTreasures initiative is helping protect snow leopards, Bengal tigers, and mountain gorillas from #climatechange impacts, while supporting mountain communities.
vanishingtreasures.org
Climate change is a major driver of wildlife declines worldwide.
Climate change directly impacts wildlife, outpacing species' ability to adapt, and indirectly accelerates habitat loss and ecosystem breakdown.
Stay updated on #ClimateAction news and data: bit.ly/44DCKyQ
Climate change directly impacts wildlife, outpacing species' ability to adapt, and indirectly accelerates habitat loss and ecosystem breakdown.
Stay updated on #ClimateAction news and data: bit.ly/44DCKyQ
January 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Climate change is a major driver of wildlife declines worldwide.
Climate change directly impacts wildlife, outpacing species' ability to adapt, and indirectly accelerates habitat loss and ecosystem breakdown.
Stay updated on #ClimateAction news and data: bit.ly/44DCKyQ
Climate change directly impacts wildlife, outpacing species' ability to adapt, and indirectly accelerates habitat loss and ecosystem breakdown.
Stay updated on #ClimateAction news and data: bit.ly/44DCKyQ