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Nov 13, 2025 · The sprawling data centres that house AI servers churn out toxic electronic waste and are voracious consumers of electricity, which in most places is still produced from fossil fuels.

How is the health of our planet doing right now, and what does that mean for us? What indicators show the current state of global environmental health, and what policy priorities should address them? …

Dec 28, 2022 · Photo: UNEP This year, UNEP campaigns raised awareness about a multitude of environmental issues. World Environment Day, the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies and …

Jul 16, 2025 · In our globalized world, environmental threats require effective responses that promote peace, justice, development and the fulfilment of environmental and human rights. UNEP promotes …

Nov 13, 2025 · Inger Andersen, of UNEP, urges courts to champion climate justice and environmental rule of law to protect human rights amid worsening climate impacts.

In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) compiled a series of snapshots overtime. In 2022, UNEP will celebrate its 50th anniversary, …

Nov 13, 2025 · Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, urges unity across environmental conventions to tackle indivisible crises through coherent governance and integrated action.

Jan 23, 2026 · Education is powering environmental action: five ways schools, youth programmes and universities build skills, leadership and solutions to restore nature.

Apr 23, 2025 · Environmental policy and law should work cohesively in addressing these issues. Effective, coherent and forward-thinking environmental policies are indispensable building blocks to …