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A United Nations Environment Programme report warns that global average temperatures will likely exceed the critical 1.5°C threshold within the next few years. The assessment outlines urgent mitigation pathways required to reverse the warming trend and prevent irreversible climate impacts.
Iran's Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are set to enhance their cooperation on documenting war-related environmental damage.
Norway, the largest donor to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has paused its funding ahead of the body's revised budget. This decision raises further uncertainty for the already troubled negotiations on a global plastics treaty.
Uzbekistan and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have engaged in discussions to expand their cooperation on environmental initiatives. This collaboration aims to address pressing ecological challenges in the region.
The UN's International Day of Zero Waste is observed globally, raising awareness about sustainability and food waste, with a UNEP official emphasizing that over one billion tonnes of edible food are wasted annually, undermining climate and security.
President Ruto appoints Ida Odinga Kenya’s envoy to UNEP the-star.co.ke
Parliament approves Mrs Odinga appointment as Kenya’s permanent representative to the UNEP.
Report to be debated at open plenary Wednesday for final vote.
UNEP executive director Inger Andersen stated that remaining above the 1.5°C warming threshold yields no positive outcomes, though she emphasized that immediate action can still reverse the trajectory.
LBank Exchange has announced the listing of RUN (RunePool), a new cryptocurrency, on its platform.
Ghana, in partnership with Conservation Alliance Ghana, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, and UNEP-WCMC, has launched a national initiative to strengthen its biodiversity monitoring systems.
The Department of Energy has issued a warning to the United Nations Environment Programme regarding the potential environmental consequences of attacking peaceful nuclear facilities.
EU and UNEP Back Climate Resilience Projects in Central Asia UzDaily
Ida Betty Odinga, an educationist and justice advocate, is highlighted as a 'Hotshot of the Week' and is reportedly poised for a position at UNEP.
Kenya's National Assembly has approved Ida Odinga's appointment as the country's envoy to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
She said that her connection with Maathai equipped her with skills needed to undertake duties...
A newly released United Nations Environment Programme assessment warns that exceeding the critical 1.5-degree Celsius temperature rise target is now unavoidable, underscoring urgent climate action needs.
A UNEP report indicates robust growth in the building sector across India and Southeast Asia. In India, construction grew at an annual rate of 11% from 2024 to 2025, reaching an estimated valuation of $210 billion.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have approved a new plan for environmental cooperation.
On the UN's International Day of Zero Waste, the organization highlighted that 19% of food intended for consumers is wasted globally, generating nearly five times more emissions than aviation. Türkiye also joined global efforts to reduce waste and promote sustainable consumption, as a UNEP official emphasized the annual waste of over one billion tonnes of edible food.
Vulnerable segments of the population are suffering more from the phenomenon of extreme heat
Serbia has been chosen to host World Environment Day in 2027, an event celebrated annually on June 5th as part of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
House committee approves Ida Odinga for UNEP envoy role the-star.co.ke