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UN Executive Director Erik Solheim and World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevêdo launched the publication "Making trade work for the environment, prosperity and resilience" today. The report identifies how…

New research from C40 Cities, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy and the New Climate Institute shows that climate action, such as doubling bus network coverage and frequency in cities, could prevent the…

In this short video, watch the best moments of UN Environment's Champions of the Earth Award Show hosted by Dia Mirza and Alec Baldwin and held on September 26, 2018 in New York City.  

Ella – a vibrant and playful Londoner who loved gymnastics, swimming and football – was just nine years old when she died. For the first six years of her life, Ella was the picture of health. Everything changed after she…

In this edition: Success Story: Read about the inspiring work of Manny Calonzo, the 2018 winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize. What can you do? Take Action! Learn how you can get involved during the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week…

As of 30 September 2018, 71 countries have legally binding controls to limit the production, import and sale of lead paints, which is 36.8% of all countries. In many countries, using lead paint in homes and schools is not prohibited, creating a…

At furniture giant IKEA, they like to say they’ve gone “all-in” on a more sustainable future. As the purchaser of one full per cent of all wood sold worldwide, they know that what they do matters. To positively influence…

Emmanuel Macron, President of France and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, are recognized in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new…

UN Environment conducts a five-day training workshop for 26 national experts from Iraq’s ministries of environment and oil. Workshop strengthens national capacity to assess and clean-up oil-contaminated sites from the…

Joan Carling is an indigenous rights activist and environmental defender from the Philippines. She has been defending land rights from grassroots to international levels for more than 20 years. Her main concerns include…