How one landmark environmental report is aiming to drive
Hundreds of scientists from around the world are in the midst of drafting a landmark report to help government leaders and other decision makers counter some of the world''s most acute
The EU: A global leader in environmental multilateralism
UNEP Executive Director, Inger Andersen says the EU''s leadership is vital in addressing climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss through multilateralism, sustainable development,
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How is the health of our planet doing right now, and what does that mean for us? What indicators show the current state of global environmental health, and what policy priorities should address them?
Global Environment Outlook 6
The sixth Global Environment Outlook (2019) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was published in time for the fourth United Nations Environment Assembly. It
Solar farms look like lakes to birds—and it''s messing
The research published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews by wildlife ecologist Professor Trish Fleming explores the ecological
2022: A year of environmental milestones
Photo: UNEP This year, UNEP campaigns raised awareness about a multitude of environmental issues. World Environment Day, the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies and
Environmental impacts of solar photovoltaic systems: A critical review
Photovoltaic (PV) systems are regarded as clean and sustainable sources of energy. Although the operation of PV systems exhibits minimal pollution during their lifetime, the probable
Why does action on chemicals and pollution matter?
Chemicals and waste are part of our everyday life, but they also have major impacts on the environment and human health. With the world''s population growing, preventing pollution is
Why Environmental Policy
Environmental policy and law should work cohesively in addressing these issues. Effective, coherent and forward-thinking environmental policies are indispensable building blocks to
Environmental Impacts of Grid-Scale Solar Development
This section addresses baseline environmental assessment prior to construction, stormwater management, leaching of metals from panels, stray voltage concerns, radiation and
AI has an environmental problem. Here''s what the world can do
The sprawling data centres that house AI servers churn out toxic electronic waste and are voracious consumers of electricity, which in most places is still produced from fossil fuels.
The judiciary for climate justice and environmental rule of law
Inger Andersen, of UNEP, urges courts to champion climate justice and environmental rule of law to protect human rights amid worsening climate impacts.