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Official account of the United Nations Environment Programme
https://www.unep.org/
This UN World Restoration Flagship is restoring blue and green landscapes across Comoros, Madagascar, Mozambique and Tanzania â protecting coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass while improving fisheries and climate resilience. Explore their #GenerationRestoration efforts:
https://ow.ly/18Zf50XryF2
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The buildings sector emits 1/3 of all planet-warming emissions, while also facing growing climate risks. At #COP30, leaders have launched the Belém Call for Action, to make housing affordable & sustainable, putting people at the heart of #ClimateAction:
https://ow.ly/LGIc50XryEq
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In BelĂ©m, Brazil, world leaders are gathered for #COP30 to address the climate crisis by scaling solutions that create a safer, more prosperous future for all. Stay up to date with the latest from the worldâs largest conference:
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/news/spotlight-climate-action
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30 years ago the three Rio Conventions on climate, biodiversity & desertification were born - now weâre back in Brazil for
#COP30
Today, we need environmental action that is all for one, one for all. An integrated, coherent approach delivers that across the âRio Trioâ:
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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Have questions about #UNEA7? From logistics to participation details, our FAQ page has you covered. Find everything you need to know here:
https://www.unep.org/environmentassembly/unea7/about-unea-7/frequently-asked-questions
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In a world where you can be anything, be kind to nature. From climate change to disasters, our planet is under pressure â yet nature holds the key to resilience and life itself. Letâs act with kindness towards nature, which sustains us all. Take action:
https://www.unep.org/topics/nature-action
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Over 1 billion tonnes of food are wasted each year, causing 10% of global emissions. The Food Waste Breakthrough, launched today at
#COP30
, aims to halve waste by 2030 and cut 7% of methane, uniting nations to fight hunger and climate change:
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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To close the weather and climate data gap, we urgently need to scale up action. The new Systematic Observations Financing Facility Action Report, launched at
#COP30
and supported by
@unep.org
,
@wmo-global.bsky.social
and
@undp.org
, reinforces the need to close the most critical data gaps worldwide.
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Cities consume 70% of the worldâs food & generate half of its waste. But in Brazil â hosts of #COP30 â cities are stepping up, leading the #GenerationRestoration movement. From sustainable farming to climate education, theyâre shaping a resilient future. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/MtSc50Xqzws
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From more heatwaves, extreme weather events, droughts, and floods, the evidence is clear: the world is feeling the impacts of the #ClimateCrisis. As world leaders gather at #COP30, to accelerate #ClimateAction, get all the latest updates here:
https://ow.ly/IRNq50Xqkkj
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Launched at #COP30, the Global Cooling Watch 2025 shows how smarter, fairer, sustainable cooling can save lives, cut pollution, and help billions stay safe from extreme heat.
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/amid-rising-heat-sustainable-cooling-can-slash-emissions-and-save
#COP30
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What does it take to build a resilient planet? Thatâs what the upcoming UN Environment Assembly will focus on driving forward this year, under the theme âAdvancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planetâ. Follow
#UNEA7
updates:
www.unep.org/environmenta...
4 days ago
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5 days ago
#COP30
is about implementation. We've made
#ParisAgreement
progress, but not enough as
@unep.org
#EmissionsGap
data shows That does not mean we give up. It means we become more determined. In BelĂ©m UNEP is supporting proven solutions on: đ Methane đ Sustainable cooling đ Buildings & construction
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As the world leaders gather for #COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the stakes for #ClimateAction have never been higher. From cutting emissions to protecting forests & strengthening adaptation finance, here are six issues delegates are expected to grapple with:
https://ow.ly/wLcV50XpeuY
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#COP30 starts today in Belém, Brazil A pivotal moment for countries to accelerate #ClimateAction & build a better future for people & the planet. See this week's events for solutions for a sustainable planet:
https://www.unep.org/events/conference/unep-un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-30
#COP30
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Across the world, cities are turning urban spaces into food gardens, teaching resilience & cutting food waste. Explore how cities are building a sustainable future:
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/cape-town-local-communities-are-advancing-urban-restoration
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6 days ago
Ahead of
#COP30
beginning,
@unep.org
data is clear: we're off track to deliver the
#ParisAgreement
But we cannot despair. To the contrary, we must become even more determined. Proven solutions exist. Now is the time for countries to go all in & invest in their future with ambitious
#ClimateAction
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Across the world, cities are turning urban spaces into food gardens, teaching resilience & cutting food waste. Explore how cities are building a sustainable future:
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/cape-town-local-communities-are-advancing-urban-restoration
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Developing countries urgently need massive increases in adaptation finance to protect people, livelihoods, and economies from escalating climate change impacts:
https://www.unep.org/resources/adaptation-gap-report-2025
#AdaptationGap
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Whatâs the air like where you live? UNEPâs Pollution Action Note shows data on air quality, its health impacts and the actions countries are taking to #BeatAirPollution:
https://www.unep.org/interactives/air-pollution-note/
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World leaders, policymakers, scientists, and civil society are gathering in BelĂ©m, Brazil, for #COP30 to accelerate climate solutions. Stay up-to-date and join our events Â
https://www.unep.org/events/conference/unep-un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-30
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Preventing pollution saves lives and boosts economies. Cleaner air, safer water, and circular systems can save trillions for the global economy, create millions of jobs, and reduce inequality worldwide. Thatâs why it pays to #BeatPollution at its source. Read more:
https://ow.ly/igJm50XowTv
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Weâre just days away from #COP30 in BelĂ©m. Every year, world leaders and stakeholders meet to negotiate and accelerate climate solutions. Follow UNEP to stay up-to-date:
https://unep.org/events/conference/unep-un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-30
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Governments have the tools to act and keep global warming within limits. Whatâs needed now is unity and ambition. Letâs close the #EmissionsGap, and ensure a just transition for everyone, everywhere:
https://www.unep.org/resources/emissions-gap-report-2025
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Donât miss the action before, during, and after
#UNEA7
. Subscribe to the Assemblyâs newsletter for the latest updates, stories, and outcomes straight to your inbox:
www.unep.org/environmenta...
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From protecting forests and cutting methane to green jobs and cooler, more resilient cities - local action is driving global change. Â Learn more about the Local Leaders Forum held ahead of #COP30 in Brazil:
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/news/spotlight-climate-action
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A glimmer of hope for our planet: the projected rise in global temperatures has slowed. But this progress hides a warning: emissions havenât fallen enough, and weâre off target. The good news? We can still get back on track.
#EmissionsGap
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Wars and armed conflict have a devastating impact on the environment. Find out more about our work supporting countries to prepare and recover from the environmental impacts of conflict and crisis and make
#PeaceWithNature
:
ow.ly/fKNp50XmgLl
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As heatwaves surge, the UNEP-led Cool Coaltion and
#COP30
team up to help countries build resilience to extreme heat and advance cooling solutions that cut emissions and save lives. Letâs make cool moves to
#BeatTheHeat
:
coolcoalition.org/pilot-projec...
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Danger doesnât always look dangerous. It can hide in fish, face creams, or the air. This week in Geneva, countries meet for
@minamataconvention.bsky.social
âs
#MinamataCOP6
to step up action to
#MakeMercuryHistory
and protect people and the planet. More:
bit.ly/4qQZfKv
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UNEPâs latest
#EmissionsGap
Report shows global temperature rise has only slightly fallen, leaving the world on track for escalating climate risks. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges countries to step up now and cut planet-warming emissions:
www.unep.org/resources/em...
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Affordable renewables, clean tech, sustainable transport, greener buildings and smarter cooling can cut emissions fast, power economies while creating jobs and keeping 1.5°C within reach:
www.unep.org/resources/em...
#EmissionGap
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WWF Climate and Energy
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The
@unep.org
's Emissions Gap Report confirms that current national climate plans fail to live up to the promise of the Paris Agreement. WWF urges the remaining parties to deliver 1.5°C-aligned national plans. Read
#WWF's
full response here:
ow.ly/MsHb50Xmw09
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@unep.org
#EmissionsGap
Report is clear: While new national climate plans have delivered some progress, we are off track to deliver
#ParisAgreement
goals. But proven solutions exist. Ambitious
#ClimateAction
can deliver growth, jobs, energy security, resilience & more:
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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World Meteorological Organization
11 days ago
The latest
@unep.org
#EmissionsGap
Report 2025 finds that global emissions continue to rise. WMOâs own most recent Greenhouse Gas Bulletin also reported that carbon dioxide (COâ) levels in the atmosphere soared by a record amount to new highs in 2024. đ
https://bit.ly/3LJY7b6
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New national climate plans have barely moved the needle on limiting global warming. Yet there is hope. According to UNEP's latest
#EmissionsGap
Report, accelerated adoption of renewable energy and falling costs mean we have the tools to cut emissions now:
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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The 37th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol
#MOP37
is underway this week in Nairobi!
@unepozone.bsky.social
and partners are spotlighting how innovation, collaboration & enforcement are shaping a shift to climate-friendly cooling. More:
www.unep.org/events/confe...
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This December, the world meets in Nairobi for #UNEA7, where nations come together to advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet. đ 8â12 December 2025 Get all the event details here:
https://www.unep.org/environmentassembly/
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#MinamataCOP6
starts today in Geneva. Countries are coming together to
#MakeMercuryHistory
, protect people & nature from mercury pollution, curb illegal trade, phase out toxic products, support safer gold mining, & more. Tune in:
bit.ly/4qQZfKv
@minamataconvention.bsky.social
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Ahead of tomorrowâs #MinamataCOP6, where countries are working to #MakeMercuryHistory, read more about a recent global ban on mercury in skin-lightening products, a win for people and the planet. đ https://bit.ly/4hFLUR2
Minamata Convention on Mercury
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The time to invest in climate adaptation is NOW. To protect lives. To safeguard economies. To avoid far higher costs as climate impacts intensify year after year.
https://www.unep.org/resources/adaptation-gap-report-2025
#AdaptationGap
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The Kunming Biodiversity Fund has just endorsed 22 full-size projects across 34 countries, turbocharging global efforts to achieve the global biodiversity commitments and reverse nature loss. More info:
https://bit.ly/48TXEgd
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When fire burned down Uljin forest, a collaborative response meant it came back stronger. Through a newly un -recognised World Restoration Flagship, they are restoring the forests with science & community power. Explore their #GenerationRestoration efforts.
https://tinyurl.com/bdcpdzhm
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Be part of the worldâs highest-level environmental decision-making body.
#UNEA7
is coming up in Nairobi this December. Online registration for participants is open until November 14: https://www.unep.org/environmentassembly/unea7/registration
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đ”
@unep.org
#AdaptationGap
Report provides a science-based assessment of the global progress on adaptation planning, financing, and implementation. The time to invest in climate adaptation is now. That includes
#EarlyWarningsForAll
. đ Full report:
https://bit.ly/4qzlCne
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Developing countries urgently need massive increases in adaptation finance to protect people, livelihoods, and economies from escalating climate change impacts:
www.unep.org/resources/ad...
#AdaptationGap
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This December, world leaders will gather in Nairobi for #UNEA7, the worldâs highest decision-making forum on the environment. From climate and biodiversity to pollution and emerging issues such as AI and sustainable resource use, this Q&A unpacks whatâs at stake:
https://bit.ly/47ugJ6e
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UNEPâs new #AdaptationGap Report shows that while most countries have national plans to adapt to climate change, many need to update them to keep pace with growing climate risks and ensure people and nature are protected:
https://www.unep.org/resources/adaptation-gap-report-2025
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The costs of inaction are high. From extreme weather events to wildfires, adapting to the impacts of climate change now can save lives and economies in the future. UNEP Executive Director
IngerAndersen.bsky.social
calls on countries to close the #AdaptationGap:
https://bit.ly/43A2lbu
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Amid rising heat and climate impacts, Â developing countries face a dangerous shortfall in climate adaptation finance. UN Secretary General AntĂłnio Guterres calls for urgent investment to close the gap. Full statement:
https://bit.ly/47t2bE2
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