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United Nations Environment Programme

Resource efficiency

We work to accelerate the transition to resource-efficient and sustainable economies.

The Challenge

We must decouple economic development from environmental degradation while ensuring that the transition to green economies creates opportunities and promotes well-being for all.

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Emissions Gap Report 2019

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Sustainable bioenergy use: a clear path to biodiversity and sustainable economic development

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Most subscription services are not delivering on sustainability

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Go green this holiday season

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Latin America and the Caribbean could save US$ 621 billion by 2050 through the decarbonization of energy, transport sectors

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