UN Environment Programme

Billions of people are wilting under increasingly severe heatwaves driven largely by a fossil-fuel charged, human-induced #ClimateCrisis. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres' “Call to Action on Extreme Heat” demands urgent and concerted efforts to enhance international cooperation to address extreme heat in four critical areas: Caring for the vulnerable, protecting workers, boosting resilience of economies and societies using data and science, and limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C by phasing out fossil fuels and scaling up investment in renewable energy. Full report: https://lnkd.in/dMRVD9ZG

The 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification will be held in Saudi Arabia, from 2-13 December, 2024. Parties and accredited organizations are welcome to register via the official UN Convention to Combat Desertification #UNCCDCOP16 page. https://lnkd.in/eg3ZmjAR

As one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change, situated in a region where hurricanes, droughts, and rising seas are expected to severely impact communities in the coming years, Barbados has launched an ambitious effort to adapt to an uncertain climate future, which includes reinforcing homes and protecting coastal and marine ecosystems. It focuses on integrated, home-grown solutions that build resilience to the climate crisis. Discover how this small island nation is setting an example on climate adaptation, and the critical role it plays in promoting global financial reform to address the climate crisis. https://lnkd.in/dYxzz4cs

The world stands at a crossroads, facing existential threats that transcend borders and generations — from climate change to conflicts and beyond. In this critical moment, young people are leading the charge for urgent action, supported by the United Nations Youth Office’s #Youth2030 strategy. Their creativity, resilience, and vision are vital for a more sustainable, peaceful, and just future for all. Explore the Strategy’s latest data via its progress report and dashboard: https://lnkd.in/eWr2BjWJ

Trees are some of the planet’s most important carbon warehouses, absorbing this element from the air through the process of photosynthesis and storing it in their leaves, roots, and trunks. However, deforestation poses a threat, exposing the world to more greenhouse emissions. When trees decay or are burned, they release stored carbon into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, a compound that helps raise the planet’s temperature, propelling climate change. At the same time, the loss of trees means forests can no longer absorb as much carbon from the air as before. Discover why protecting forests and trees is beneficial to the planet. https://lnkd.in/dtms9cSC

Urban and peri-urban agriculture can feed urban dwellers while helping to reduce extreme temperatures in cities, prevent floods and provide a green belt to halt urban sprawl. Discover how UNEP is supporting Brazil to utilise sustainable urban and peri-urban agriculture at a community level: https://lnkd.in/erGCVKZt #ClimateAction

Do you have questions about the Young Talent Pipeline programme? Join United Nations Volunteers and UNEP for this online information session on Tuesday, 23 July, at 5 pm CET, where you will learn more about the application process, benefits, and more. Two specialists currently serving under the programme will also share their experience and further tips. Joining details: https://lnkd.in/dNf2HkhQ

The Global Framework on Chemicals adopted in 2023 paves the way for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste towards a safe, healthy and sustainable future. UNEP works to minimize the adverse effects of chemicals and pollution: https://lnkd.in/diqf_bKa

While natural resources are key to sustainable development, inequitable access to them can become drivers of fragility, conflict and violence. A new report by UNEP and the Environmental Peacebuilding Association delves into how digital technologies can be harnessed to manage environmental and natural resource risks that contribute to insecurity and social conflict. See: https://lnkd.in/dS2Hgu48

Global agriculture production has tripled in a span of 50 years, an expansion that has helped the world fight hunger and poverty. Nonetheless, the increased demand for agricultural products and an increase in population have led to the destruction of biodiversity, land degradation, and the extinction of species. As nations move to implement the Biodiversity Plan, a 2022 global agreement to safeguard the natural world, non-profit groups and farmers around the world are already working to make agriculture more planet-friendly. Here is a look at five ways they are helping people and the planet: https://lnkd.in/d-FxJTfd