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 …
Dakar, 18 November 2014 - Up to half a million people could be lifted out of poverty and 30,000 new jobs created in Senegal, with a switch to a Green Economy, according to a new report released today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The Green Economy Scoping Study …
SAN JUAN: The rapid propagation in recent years of infectious diseases such as Malaria, Chikungunya and even Ebola is one more example of how climate change threatens global health security. "Climatic changes also affect temperatures and regional climates, the conditions on which, for instance, in the continent of Africa, mosquitoes …
A new study has revealed more evidence that the sea level rise the world has already experienced in recent years is not characteristic of the natural fluctuations the planet has seen over the past millennia, indicating that it is at least in-part a consequence of unnatural human influence. The study, …
After vanishing from Delhi, the endangered vultures are facing the threat of extinction in the Indian subcontinent also. The UNEP, in its report released on Wednesday on biodiversity, claimed that a veterinary drug, which had been responsible for deaths of vultures, continue to be available in the market despite a …
Mangroves are being destroyed at a rate 3 – 5 times greater than the average rates of forest loss, costing billions in economic damages and denying millions of people the ecosystem services they need to survive, according to a new report launched today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). …
THE Federal Government on Tuesday said it had established multi- stakeholders committee to commence the implementation of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report on the restoration of Ogoniland. The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, stated this in Abuja at a Stakeholders Forum on Environmental Restoration of Ogoniland, saying …
City-based scientist Gufran Beig said the Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to recovery in the next few decades. He, however, predicted depletion in the thickness of the layer over the tropical region which could pose considerable trouble for countries like India. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and …
The protective ozone layer that started depleting heavily in the 1980's is on a recovery mode according to a new assessment by 300 scientists across the world released on Thursday. "Assessment for Decision-Makers"-- a summary document of the Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion 2014 published by the United Nations Environment …
AGPUR: The state forest department pays about Rs 5 crore annually to farmers as compensation for crop depredation by wild animals. To reduce this burden, the wildlife wing has now decided to promote 'chili smoke', a cost-effective technique pioneered by wildlife vet and elephant expert Dr Rudraditya. Himachal Pradesh-based Dr …
Small island states facing a "frightening" rise in sea levels will seek investments in everything from solar energy to fisheries to boost their economies at a U.N. summit next week. Leaders will meet in Samoa in the Pacific from Sept. 1-4 to drum up partnerships with companies, development banks and …
AN entreaty has been made to the National Assembly to exercise its oversight powers by constructively engaging the Federal Government and Shell to implement the recommendations of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report on Ogoniland. A member of the national conference and the Executive Director of the Social Development …
Every year plastic waste costs marine ecosystems $13 billion in damages, says a report released recently by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The estimated 10-20 million tonnes of plastic waste that finds its way into oceans, smothers coral reefs, routinely entangles marine wildlife, and more insidiously, degrades into ‘microplastics’ …
The 18th meeting of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) Scientific Council (SCC18) to be held in Germany this month has included the issue of use of diclofenac in Jorbeer, Bikaner causing death of vultures. The birds of prey in Jorbeer near Bikaner, the …
Most reputed electronic and electrical equipment companies—both Indian and multinational have failed grossly in fulfilling their responsibilities under extended producer responsibility (EPR) as defined under the e-waste management rules 2011, according to a report released by Toxics Link, an environmental NGO recently. The report titled "Time to Reboot" names and …
India will strengthen its climate change negotiation team and will do "better homework" before discussing with all stakeholders, environment minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday. Fresh from India's "success" at the Nairobi environment conference, Javadekar said the country has decided to "reposition" its role in the global stage on climate …
China leads the globe in the trade of renewable energy products, a survey from the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) on Wednesday revealed. The survey indicates that China leveraged on decreased manufacturing costs and increased investment to boost the trade. China leads in trade of renewable energy products Report: Energy costs …
The illicit trade of wildlife worth as much as $213 billion a year that’s partly funding anti-state militias needs a stronger coordinated response, United Nations Environment Programme Executive Director Achim Steiner said. “The illegal trade in natural resources is depriving developing economies of billions of dollars in lost revenue and …
Wildlife Works Carbon LLC, a U.S.- based business selling carbon credits in the voluntary market generated by forest conservation, plans to expand fivefold the biodiversity-rich areas it protects in Kenya. Disappearing forests deprive the East African economy of as much as $75 million of income a year, about five times …
PyagbaraTHE Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has blamed the failure of successive Nigerian government to enforce relevant oil industry laws to put the oil and gas companies in check for degradation of the Niger Delta environment. MOSOP President, Legborsi Pyagbara, said irrespective of the United Nations …
Ensuring people’s participation is the most practical way for the protection of environment, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Reiterating his stand that clearing the apprehensions of the people was important while focusing on conservation of the Western Ghats and coastal areas, he added that he shared this opinion with Union …
