UN Environment Programme

Young scientists are helping address the antimicrobial resistance by contributing innovative approaches to scientific research, advocating for stronger policies, and shaping curriculum to teach children and young professionals about the dangers of and measures to #ActOnAMR in all regions and languages. Details: https://lnkd.in/gq52-qHk

Global spotlight on protecting and restoring land at UN Convention to Combat Desertification #COP16Riyadh, paving the way toward a more sustainable future for hundreds of millions of people. Here is a UNEP look at key topics expected to shape discussions: https://lnkd.in/dCx7PvBJ

“The world’s demand for this treaty is undeniable.” Progress was made at #INC5 in Busan, but the work to finalize a global #PlasticsTreaty continues. “We have to #BeatPlasticPollution, and we have to do it as soon as possible,” said Inger Andersen. Full closing speech: https://lnkd.in/dQZYYTc6

This final edition for the year covers global discussions on land and drought resilience, climate action, and progress on a legally-binding treaty on plastic pollution.

Kicking off today, UN Convention to Combat Desertification #COP16Riyadh is a key moment to combat desertification & advance solutions for land restoration and livable future. Get live updates and see what UNEP is doing to put sustainable land management in focus: https://lnkd.in/dqj9YQWi

#INC5 made progress towards a critical #PlasticsTreaty, but work remains. UNEP is committed to supporting countries as they continue to negotiate toward an agreement that can truly #BeatPlasticPollution. Working together is good #ForPeopleForPlanet. 
 https://lnkd.in/dM9EzRF9

Issues related to the scarcity of natural resources due to climate change, pollution, and overconsumption expose can make women and girls to domestic violence, particularly intimate partner violence, child marriages, and more. See how UNEP works to address nature loss while at the same time working for gender equality: Details: https://lnkd.in/dDJuPZXH

#COP29 concluded with progress on climate finance, carbon trading, and methane emissions—but the road ahead remains steep. With 2024 set to be the hottest year in 125,000 years, it’s crucial that the promises made are turned into action: https://lnkd.in/dmW5pPPp

Technology and community knowledge are coming together, thanks to a UNEP-supported initiative, to fill the early warning data gap when it comes to protecting people on the young island-nation of Timor-Leste, which is particularly vulnerable to the ravages of the #ClimateCrisis. In April 2021, catastrophic flash floods ravaged Timor-Leste, claiming the lives of more than 30 people and destroying over 4,000 homes. As leaders convened for November’s #COP29, climate justice took centre stage, with a stark reminder that countries most vulnerable to natural disasters too often lack the resources to shield themselves. https://lnkd.in/djAEdvTz

At least 50% of the planet’s population—4 billion people—face water shortages for at least one month a year. More than 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, and by 2025, 1.8 billion people could face “absolute water scarcity.” Water is also the face of climate impacts: over 90% of disasters—including drought, desertification, fires, and floods—are water-related. As the climate crisis intensifies, and it is intensifying, things will only get worse. The Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action was launched at #COP29 to tackle water challenges and integrate water into climate strategies. Here’s why it matters: https://lnkd.in/gdd6PDKU