A new science-policy interface for UNEP at 50

UN Environment | Mar 3, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Today, we are using the same approach that worked with ozone on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste: science to policy to action, bolstered by international multilateralism.

Over one billion people at risk of hearing loss: WHO

UN Sustainable Development | Mar 2, 2022 at 11:24 PM

Alerting that over one billion people aged 12 to 35, risking losing their hearing due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other high volume recreational noise, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new international safety advice on Wednesday to tackle the rising threat of hearing loss.

Global Plastic Pollution Agreement: A historic moment

UN Environment | Mar 2, 2022 at 1:00 AM

On March 2 2022, Heads of State, Ministers of environment and other representatives from 175 nations endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to End Plastic Pollution and forge an international legally binding agreement by 2024.