UN Environment Programme
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Official account of @UN Environment Programme. Updates on triple planetary crisis: climate change, nature & biodiversity loss, & chemicals, pollution & waste
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Young people can help change the way food is valued, used and wasted.
The new "Youth for food, not waste" guide helps young people rethink food, get creative and take practical action to cut food waste at home, in school and in their communities.
Explore it and start to #StopFoodLossWaste# today:
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Over 100 million lakes dot the planet, holding most of the world’s surface freshwater. But many are drying, flooding, turning green or vanishing.
What’s happening to one of Earth’s most vital ecosystems?
Explore what can still be done:
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Pollution is a major driver of disease.
Harmful chemicals can travel far beyond where they are released, contaminating air, water & food systems and contributing to millions of premature deaths each year.
That’s why we must #BeatChemicalPollution# using a #OneHealth# approach:
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Air conditioning keeps us cool, but it also heats the planet.
As temperatures rise, demand for cooling is set to triple by 2050. But keeping cool doesn’t always mean cranking up the AC.
From shade & ventilation to cool roofs, here are 5 ways to beat the heat with less energy:
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Migratory birds make incredible journeys every year, but habitat loss, pollution and climate change are pushing many into decline.
This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay#, meet the cities becoming safe havens:
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What if a single bird could tell us the health of an entire ecosystem?
In Botswana, the Slaty Egret is a key indicator species for the Okavango Delta.
This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay#, watch how migratory birds connect ecosystems across continents.
@WMBD @BonnConvention @IUCN @EU_Commission @EU_ENV
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Spending time in nature can do wonders for mental well-being.
From a walk in the park to gardening or simply enjoying some fresh air, reconnecting with nature can help reduce stress and improve mood.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay#, if you have the chance, take some time to enjoy nature. 💚
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Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that has poisoned communities and killed thousands.
But change is underway.
See how @minamataMEA helps phase out mercury-laced products, slow trade and help gold mines switch to safer alternatives:
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The Sahel is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
A new US$78 million programme, supported by @theGEF, aims to restore 270,000 hectares of degraded land and improve the livelihoods of five million people across nine Great Green Wall countries.
More info:
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Cement and concrete production account for around 8% of global CO₂ emissions.
Blended cement can cut that footprint by using less clinker, without compromising performance.
Here are some buildings already using this approach, and how @Join_GlobalABC is helping scale lower-carbon cement:
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That’s the equivalent of 92M tonnes of textile waste pile up yearly.
This wasteful system is harming people and the planet.
It's time to rethink fashion and #BeatWastePollution#.
See how:
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Space is getting busier, and its environmental footprint is growing.
From orbital debris to pollution from launches and spacecraft, our expanding presence in space brings new environmental challenges.
This World Space Week, @UNOOSA and UNEP remind us that protecting our environment extends beyond Earth.
Learn more:
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Glaciers and ice sheets cover approximately 10% of Earth's land area, yet their influence stretches far beyond their frozen borders, shaping life across the entire planet.
Learn more about glaciers and why they matter fot for people and nature:
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Between life or loss, clean or polluted, plentiful or depleted, the choice couldn’t be clearer.
It’s time to #BeatPollution# in all its forms.
Protecting the planet is a shared mission.
From daily choices to global initiatives, UNEP helps you take part in tackling environmental challenges.
Explore how you, too, can make a difference:
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Mangrove forests are a source of life, yet they are among the fastest-disappearing ecosystems on the planet.
In Costa Rica, one small fishing community is determined to turn the tide.
Here is how:
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Floods are becoming more frequent, more intense and are impacting more lives.
Resilience is no longer optional. It must shape how we plan, invest, and respond to protect lives and support economies.
The signal is clear:
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The Western Indian Ocean is home to rich biodiversity that sustains millions of people.
Yet its ecosystems are under growing pressure.
From 6 to 9 October, Parties to the Nairobi Convention meet at #COP12# to protect this shared ocean.
Follow updates:
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The world’s largest inland body of water is shrinking.
Climate change is accelerating the retreat of the Caspian Sea, threatening ecosystems, livelihoods, and iconic species such as sturgeon.
Protecting it will require urgent #ClimateAction#:
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When ecosystems are healthy, they can help protect communities from floods, droughts, landslides and other hazards.
See how better ecosystem management can reduce disaster risk and lessen impacts on people & nature:
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