Topic: UNEP
Shortfall in Climate Adaptation Funds
In 2022, developed countries provided 28 billion for climate adaptation. This amount is lower than the 359 billion needed annually. Despite the increase of $6 billion, the funding...
New UNEP Roadmap to Slash Plastic Pollution
The UNEP recently released a report titled “Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy”. The report emphasizes the importance...
Emissions Gap Report 2022
The report titled “Emissions Gap Report 2022-The Closing Window” was released recently by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). What is Emissions Gap Report? Emission Gap Reports assess...
UNEP launches Green Fins Hub
The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation have launched the Green Fins Hub to boost sustainable marine tourism. Key features The Green Fins...
50th Anniversary of UNEP
At its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) marked its 50-year anniversary. Participants pledged to rally behind the idea of a green and inclusive... UNEP Frontiers Report
The Frontiers Report is released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The latest report is named “Noise, Blazes and Mismatches: Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern.” This report which...
UNEP’s 2020 Young Champions of the Earth Award
The United Nations Environment Programme recently named seven dynamic Environmentalists as its Young Champions of the Earth. Prize winners The following seven people won the UNEP 2020 Young...
November 6: International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Every year, the International Day for Preventing the exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is marked on November 6. The resolution to celebrate the day... UNEP launches “Green Nudges” programme for universities
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a new publication, “The Little Book of Green Nudges”. It aims to inspire up to 200 million students around the globe to adopt...
May 9: World Migratory Bird Day
Every year, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) marks the World Migratory Day on May 9. It is an annual campaign that creates awareness about the need to...
UNEP: Actress Dia Mirza’s term as Goodwill Ambassador extended
On May 7, 2020, the United Nations Environment Programme extended the term of actress Dia Mirza as the Goodwill ambassador of India till 2022. The actress is also...
