Costa Rica named ‘UN Champion of the Earth’ for pioneering role in fighting climate change
Costa Rica has received a 2019 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, for its role in
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Environment
UNEP, UN Human Rights Office sign new agreement
As threats to individuals and communities defending their environmental and land rights intensify in many parts of the world, the
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Fifth Pacific Met Council Meeting to Open in Apia
“Science to services for a resilient Pacific” is the theme of the Fifth Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-5) opening this week
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Higher and Further Education Institutions across the globe declare Climate Emergency
Today, networks representing more than 7,000 higher and further education institutions from 6 continents announced that they are declaring a
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Reports On World Environment Day 2019
CCDI Africa Cameroon visit to Saint Bilingual Nursery and Primary school to discuss waste separation and waste recycling with students
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Bonn climate talks: amidst rising temperatures, countries must feel the heat to respond to the climate crisis
In a week of record-breaking heatwaves here in Germany, civil society groups excoriate governments for their weak political positions on
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New study on heat wave, thermal cooling and building design
As severe summer-time heat waves become the norm in India, the use of air-conditioners (ACs) and resultant energy consumption have
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World’s poorest demand accelerated action on climate change
Countries must accelerate action on climate change now, before it’s too late, says new Bhutanese leader. Emissions must be cut
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World Scouting and UN Environment team up fight against plastic pollution
World Scouting and UN Environment team up to engage young people in the global fight against plastic pollution. For World
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Dave Matthews Band designated as UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador
June 5, 2019—World Environment Day – For their powerful environmental advocacy and large-scale engagement of their fan base to take
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