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13/06/2025

As global demand for digital services increases, so does the environmental impact. Data centres, the physical facilities behind our digital lives, are responsible for 1% of energy-related emissions and are rapidly expanding.

UNEP’s new procurement guidelines offer practical solutions to make data centres more energy-efficient and climate-resilient: https://www.unep.org/technical-highlight/unep-releases-guidelines-curb-environmental-impact-data-centres

12/06/2025

Exciting news! The Northern Mozambique Channel Region has just been recognized as a UN World Restoration Flagship — congratulations!

A powerful example of the movement, this region - home to 35% of Indian Ocean coral reefs - is being restored through a massive effort spanning land and sea.

Together with WWF and partners, The Comoros, Madagascar, Mozambique and Tanzania are working together to revive 4.85 million hectares and uplift their communities.

Discover more about this massive restoration effort: https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/restoring-northern-mozambique-channel-region

12/06/2025

Every year, 19 to 23 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems, polluting lakes, rivers and seas.

Negotiations on a to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, will resume in August at the second session of : https://www.unep.org/inc-plastic-pollution/session-5.2

11/06/2025

Exciting news! Three new United Nations World Restoration Flagships have been unveiled!

Congratulations to The Northern Mozambique Channel, The Mar Menor lagoon in Spain, and Mexico’s seabird islands for their inspiring efforts!

From restoring forests to reviving coral reefs and rehabilitating island ecosystems, these outstanding initiatives are charting the course for a greener and better future for all.

Discover them: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/un-recognizes-world-restoration-flagships-east-africa-mexico-and Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico WWF in Africa SEMARNAT

11/06/2025

Most of the ocean lies beyond any one country’s borders.

Yet, these waters are teeming with life and are under growing threat from pollution, overfishing, and climate change.

A new global agreement aims to protect high seas marine life and ensure that ocean resources are shared fairly and used sustainably.

🌊 Here’s why it's important in the quest to : https://www.unep.org/resources/agreement-marine-biological-diversity-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction-bbnj-agreement

11/06/2025

The ocean shields coasts, sustains biodiversity, and feeds billions.

While leaders pledged to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 under the Global Biodiversity Framework, only 8.4% is protected today.

To achieve this goal, we need to move from with bold policies, funding, and real protection for people and planet:
https://www.unep.org/events/conference/unep-2025-un-ocean-conference

10/06/2025

From the vibrant streets of Addis Ababa to the beautiful hills of Kigali, African cities are embracing bike- and walk-friendly streets!

This shift is transforming daily commutes, reducing emissions, and fostering healthier, greener communities: https://www.unep.org/technical-highlight/african-cities-speed-shift-bike-friendly-streets

09/06/2025

When nature suffers, so does humanity.
One million species are at risk of extinction, and ecosystem degradation is affecting 40% of the global population.

Stay up to date with the latest solutions and actions :: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/news/spotlight-nature-and-biodiversity

09/06/2025

The ocean holds the key to a healthy, sustainable planet.

But it's under threat, from pollution and global warming to illegal and excessive fishing.

The United Nations Ocean Conference opens today in Nice, France, and is set to be a critical moment to : https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/ocean2025

08/06/2025

Our ocean is in urgent need of support.

Warming and acidifying waters, plastic pollution, and damaged ecosystems are putting marine life and coastal communities at risk.

Yet, humanity’s survival depends on a healthy ocean. As the planet’s blue lungs, our ocean is essential for all life on Earth. It’s a major source of food and medicine, it regulates our climate, and is a crucial part of the water cycle, supporting millions of livelihoods worldwide.

Protecting the ocean isn’t just about saving marine life—it’s about safeguarding our future. On and every day, we must ramp up efforts to before its health reaches a breaking point. The time to act is now.

08/06/2025

The ocean… 🌊💙
sustains life,
regulates climate,
nurtures biodiversity,
feeds millions,
buffers storms,
produces oxygen,
holds untold wonder.

The ocean supports humanity in countless ways, and when the ocean suffers, so do we. Instead of protecting it, we’ve polluted its depths and pushed it to the brink.

This and every day, let’s stop taking the ocean for granted, start acting to and sustain what sustains us.

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