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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for coordinating responses to environmental issues within the United Nations System. It was established by Maurice Strong, its first director, after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in June 1972. Its mandate is to provide leadership, deliver science and develop solutions on a wide range of issues, including climate change, the management of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and green economic development. The organization also develops international environmental agreements; publishes and promotes environmental science and helps national governments achieve environmental targets. .. more
From cutting emissions to protecting forests & strengthening adaptation finance, here are six issues delegates are expected to grapple with: https://ow.ly/wLcV50XpeuY
A pivotal moment for countries to accelerate #ClimateAction & build a better future for people & the planet.
See this week's events for solutions for a sustainable planet: https://www.unep.org/events/conference/unep-un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-30
Explore how cities are building a sustainable future: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/cape-town-local-communities-are-advancing-urban-restoration
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But we cannot despair. To the contrary, we must become even more determined.
Proven solutions exist. Now is the time for countries to go all in & invest in their future with ambitious #ClimateAction
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#AdaptationGap
UNEP’s Pollution Action Note shows data on air quality, its health impacts and the actions countries are taking to #BeatAirPollution:
https://www.unep.org/interactives/air-pollution-note/
Stay up-to-date and join our events https://www.unep.org/events/conference/unep-un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-30
Cleaner air, safer water, and circular systems can save trillions for the global economy, create millions of jobs, and reduce inequality worldwide.
That’s why it pays to #BeatPollution at its source.
Read more: https://ow.ly/igJm50XowTv
Let’s close the #EmissionsGap, and ensure a just transition for everyone, everywhere: https://www.unep.org/resources/emissions-gap-report-2025
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Learn more about the Local Leaders Forum held ahead of #COP30 in Brazil: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/news/spotlight-climate-action
But this progress hides a warning: emissions haven’t fallen enough, and we’re off target.
The good news? We can still get back on track.
#EmissionsGap
Find out more about our work supporting countries to prepare and recover from the environmental impacts of conflict and crisis and make #PeaceWithNature: ow.ly/fKNp50XmgLl
Let’s make cool moves to #BeatTheHeat: coolcoalition.org/pilot-projec...
This week in Geneva, countries meet for @minamataconvention.bsky.social’s #MinamataCOP6 to step up action to #MakeMercuryHistory and protect people and the planet.
More: bit.ly/4qQZfKv
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges countries to step up now and cut planet-warming emissions: www.unep.org/resources/em...
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#EmissionGap
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WMO’s own most recent Greenhouse Gas Bulletin also reported that carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in the atmosphere soared by a record amount to new highs in 2024.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3LJY7b6
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But proven solutions exist. Ambitious #ClimateAction can deliver growth, jobs, energy security, resilience & more: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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WWF urges the remaining parties to deliver 1.5°C-aligned national plans. Read #WWF's full response here: ow.ly/MsHb50Xmw09
According to UNEP's latest #EmissionsGap Report, accelerated adoption of renewable energy and falling costs mean we have the tools to cut emissions now: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
@unepozone.bsky.social and partners are spotlighting how innovation, collaboration & enforcement are shaping a shift to climate-friendly cooling.
More: www.unep.org/events/confe...
📅 8–12 December 2025
Get all the event details here: https://www.unep.org/environmentassembly/
Countries are coming together to #MakeMercuryHistory, protect people & nature from mercury pollution, curb illegal trade, phase out toxic products, support safer gold mining, & more.
Tune in: bit.ly/4qQZfKv
@minamataconvention.bsky.social
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Minamata Convention on Mercury
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To protect lives.
To safeguard economies.
To avoid far higher costs as climate impacts intensify year after year.
https://www.unep.org/resources/adaptation-gap-report-2025
#AdaptationGap
More info: https://bit.ly/48TXEgd
Through a newly un -recognised World Restoration Flagship, they are restoring the forests with science & community power.
Explore their #GenerationRestoration efforts. https://tinyurl.com/bdcpdzhm