As nations continue to submit updated national climate plans, here are five things you should know about the buildings and ...

Ahead of the UNEP-hosted World Environment Day, here’s a closer look at what plastic pollution is, why it’s such a problem ...

UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen calls for continued progress towards establishing the science-policy panel on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention, emphasizing its role to provide ...

In this short documentary, follow youth advocate Zuhair Ahmed Kowshik from Bangladesh as he navigates the high-stakes ...

Delegates from more than 180 countries are gathering in Switzerland to discuss placing restrictions on several toxic ...

Minamata Convention on Mercury is one of the newest multilateral environmental agreements aiming at protecting human health and environment from anthropogenic emissions and release of mercury and ...

A recent government report, produced with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Copenhagen Climate ...

I especially want to thank Nabil Nasr, our long-time partner and expert in the International Resource Panel, for the opportunity to share UNEP’s perspectives at this important conference. And to our ...

Urban transportation is the backbone of sustainable cities, directly impacting millions of residents every day. Yet, cities worldwide, including in Latin America, still grapple with outdated ...