It presents an update on the progress on the implementation of the Pollution Action Plan adopted at UNEA-4 in resolution 4/21, including some highlights in implementing the specific deliverables identified in the Plan. The Plan aims to build synergies across the work of UNEP and to provide the glue across …
Pledges made by countries ahead of the Paris UN Conference in December are not sufficient to limit global warming to 2°C, according to analysis published today by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change. The US is expected to offer emissions cuts of 26 to 28% by 2025, the EU …
President Muhammadu Buhari's approval, on Aug. 5th 2015, of actions to fast-track the environmental clean-up of Ogoniland is undoubtedly one of the most significant decisions taken by the President since his inauguration on May 29th 2015. Like one writer said: "It is important to underscore here that the pains of …
OGONI people in Rivers State have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for approving creation of necessary institutions for implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Report. In a letter to President Buhari, which was made available to The Guardian, the Ogoni under the auspices of the Movement for the Survival …
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, in Abuja, approved several actions to fast-track the long-delayed implementation of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Report on the environmental restoration of Ogoniland. The actions, approved by Buhari, were based on recommendations to him by the Executive Director of UNEP, the UNEP Special Representative …
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification can provide net cost-benefits to forest operators, according to a new report from the WWF released today (5 August). The report – Profitability and Sustainability in Responsible Forestry – found that forest producers can benefit significantly from attaining FSC certification, ehich ensures that products come …
The majority of financial institutions do not have policies requiring clients to comply with forestry regulations, according to a study by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) revealed today (29 July). Of the 30 major financial institutions assessed by UNEP, most had had no mechanisms to promote sustainable forest conservation …
A newly unveiled lending and investment policy tool for financial institutions will help countries to reduce deforestation caused by the unsustainable production, trade, processing and retail of soft commodities, especially soy, palm oil and beef. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Natural Capital Declaration explain in new research that …
Nairobi — The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) received on Monday the Africa Peace Award, conferred by the United Religions Initiative-Africa (URI-Africa) to distinguished individuals or organizations for efforts towards sustainable peace, environmental protection, development, democracy and good leadership on the continent. The award is presented annually since 2007. Its …
NEW DELHI: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) on Thursday got an accreditation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) - a global multilateral fund that is meant to assist developing and poor countries in taking up their respective mitigation and adaptation measures to fight climate change. Accreditation to …
That cloud is methane escaping, said Philip Swanson, administrator of a United Nations-led industry partnership aimed at curbing leakage of the primary component of natural gas. His presentation at the World Gas Conference in Paris on Tuesday highlighted how the energy being promoted as one of the solutions to fighting …
Thirty two of the world's largest energy firms account for around a third of all man-made emissions when the burning of the fuel they produce is taken into account. The figures come from a new report released on Wednesday by Thomson Reuters and BSD Consulting. These so-called ‘scope 3 emissions’ …
High Potential for Low-Carbon and Resource-Efficient Growth Wasteful use of resources in Asia-Pacific countries is undermining their ability to sustain economic growth in future, but there is great potential for low-carbon and resource-efficient growth, according to a UNEP report released at the First Asia Pacific Forum of Ministers and Environment …
Exporting e-waste to Asia worked out 10 times cheaper than processing it in within these countries." Much of the 40 million tonnes of electronic waste produced around the world — old smartphones, TVs, laptops and obsolete kitchen appliances — finds its way illegally to Asia and Africa every year, says …
Up to 90% of the world’s electronic waste, worth nearly $19bn (£12bn), is illegally traded or dumped each year, according to the UN Environment Programme (Unep). Computers and smart phones are among the ditched items contributing to this 41m tonne e-waste mountain, which could top 50m tonnes by 2017, Unep …
Representatives of Eastern Africa nations attending a meeting over climate change in Djibouti, have agreed to establish a regional observatory on environment, a source said on Wednesday. The regional observatory which will be based at Djibouti's Center for Studies and Scientific Research, will serve as a platform for sharing of …
17 countries, 12 of who are in Africa have been urged by the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wildlife and Flora (CITES) to strengthen their legal frameworks to combat illegal trade in wildlife. According to the latest figures released by the National Legislation Project of the Convention, Algeria, Comoros, …
The minister of Environment, Climate Change, Water, Parks and Wildlife, Hon. Pa Ousman Jarju, Tuesday launched phase two of a climate change service strengthening project and early warning system in The Gambia, for climate resilience, and adaptation. The launching was organised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Global …
The minister of Environment, Climate Change, Water, Parks and Wildlife, Hon. Pa Ousman Jarju, Tuesday launched phase two of a climate change service strengthening project and early warning system in The Gambia, for climate resilience, and adaptation. The launching was jointly orgnised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the …
Zambia's forest ecosystems contribute $1.3 billion, roughly 6.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), to the national economy, further highlighting the crucial role forests can play in the global transition to a green economy, according to a new UNEP study. Commissioned by the Government of Zambia, produced in partnership …
Brazzaville — Conference to seek advancement of Africa-wide strategy to tackle illegal trade in wild fauna and flora. African Heads of State, government representatives and experts are gathering at the International Conference on Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora in Africa where they will develop a common roadmap to …
