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Official account of @UN Environment Programme. Updates on triple planetary crisis: climate change, nature & biodiversity loss, & chemicals, pollution & waste

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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Halting the loss of over 7M+ hectares of tropical forests and tackling climate change while ensuring sustainable agriculture for 9 billion people by 2050 requires smart financing. Discover how UNEP is mobilising public and private finance for sustainable land use:
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UN Environment Programme
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Every year, 10M hectares of forests are lost—fueling climate change & destroying biodiversity. Protecting these precious ecosystems could slash emissions by 4 gigatonnes annually. This article explains how taking action is essential for a healthy planet: https://t.co/Npa459TRWO
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@UNEPozone
Montreal Protocol Ozone Secretariat
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As #WorldOzoneDay approaches on 16 September, we will also celebrate the adoption of the Vienna Convention in 1985 which paved the way for the Montreal Protocol. Together, these two ozone treaties continue to collect data to protect the ozone layer so vital for life on Earth.
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Resilience starts with healthy ecosystems, lower resource consumption, and sustainable innovation. #UNEA7 urges us to shape the resilient future we want. Explore more: https://t.co/E1ZWoVJKc6
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@KeyugoLtd
PlantCode X
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🚀From SpaceX Starbase to a potato cell Look closer — the same hidden design appears: At the top: rockets clustered at the center, preparing for launch. Below: straight highways channeling the flow of supplies. Whether on Earth’s coast or inside a living cell, the pattern
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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The Global Framework on Chemicals, adopted in 2023, provides the essential building blocks for a future in which humanity benefits from chemicals in a safe and sustainable manner, while avoiding their negative impacts. Here is everything you need to know: https://t.co/mpESQ7UdGL
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@UNFCCC
UN Climate Change
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🌍✨ Wrapping up #ClimateWeek2025 in Addis Ababa! Climate Week showed what is possible when ambition meets innovation:    Putting forward pioneering solutions to elevate real-world, real-economy solutions and the wide benefits of bold climate action.  💪
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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What are the latest trends in air pollution, where is it worst, and how is forecasting improving? @WMO's latest Air Quality and Climate Bulletin 2025 has the answers: https://t.co/PQM64ek9xG
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@zetablockchain
ZetaChain 🟩
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Coming Soon: UNISON — the ZetaChain upgrade that brings Web3 into sync. Why it matters for people and AI agents 👇
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@antonioguterres
António Guterres
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Air pollution is a preventable global emergency. We can rein in the pollutants by investing in renewable energy improving waste management halting deforestation & promoting eco-friendly agriculture. Let's take urgent steps for clean, breathable air for all. #WorldCleanAirDay
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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99% of people breathe air that’s considered polluted. 😷 It damages health, lowers crop yields, deepens inequality and fuels climate change. For this #CleanAirDay, here are 10 things you should know about air pollution and what can be done about it: https://t.co/MKjai0dR5x
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@UN
United Nations
@UN
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A safe, healthy environment is a human right. Yet, 99% of us breathe polluted air, impacting every aspect of our lives. #WorldCleanAirDay highlights the urgent need for accelerated solutions & collective action to ensure clean air for everyone. https://t.co/mSa3ivrR2z via @UNEP
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Today is #CleanAirDay. Clean air can prevent 8.1 million deaths each year, boost economies, slow global warming, and unlock new opportunities. Solutions exist. Join the race: https://t.co/fiGeixDjHi
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Once one of the most polluted cities on Earth, Mexico City has made big progress in cleaning its air. From phasing out diesel to real-time alerts, its 22 million residents are now breathing easier. In this #CleanAirDay Q&A, Mexico’s air quality lead explains:
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Nearly 9 in 10 premature deaths from air pollution happen in low- and middle-income countries, where the most vulnerable are least protected, worsening global inequalities. In the race for clean air, no one should be left behind. More ahead of #CleanAirDay:
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Racing towards clean energy and ending waste burning will clear the track towards healthier lives, cleaner skies, and a safer climate for billions. Sunday is #CleanAirDay. Join us in the race against air pollution to accelerate solutions and secure clean air for everyone:
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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The latest @WMO data shows that the cooling climate phenomenon known as La Niña could return between now and November, but it won’t stop the trend of warmer global temperatures caused by human activity. More #ClimateAction is needed to lower global temperatures. Via
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@UNEP_NYO
UN Environment Programme New York
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Glaciers are essential for billions of people, providing freshwater and regulating our climate. Yet they are melting at an alarming rate. Learn about the International Year of Glaciers Preservation here:
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un-glaciers.org
Explore a detailed compilation of facts and figures that provide critical insights into the state of the world’s glaciers. These resources offer key data and up-to-date statistics on glacier monito...
@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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A new UNEP Atlas report reveals that Tajikistan's temperatures are rising twice as fast as the global average. This increase is driving glaciers to melt more quickly and increasing pressure on water resources Find out more: https://t.co/yMIRZ9jpqr
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@WOAH_MiddleEast
World Organisation for Animal Health - Middle East
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The #OneHealth approach, led by @WHO, @FAO, @UNEP & @WOAH, recognises the vital links between animal🐾, human🧑‍⚕️ & environmental🌍 health. By working together 🤝, we address zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, food safety & climate challenges for a healthier, sustainable world.
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UN Environment Programme
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A new UNEP Atlas report reveals that Tajikistan's temperatures are rising twice as fast as the global average. This increase is driving glaciers to melt more quickly and increasing pressure on water resources Find out more: https://t.co/yMIRZ9jpqr
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@WBG_Cities
World Bank Cities
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Extreme heat is a growing urban crisis, affecting jobs, health, and daily life. Our new joint Handbook with @UNHABITAT & @UNEP helps cities plan, act, and stay cool. 📘 Read it here: https://t.co/VpjAAyYQ9u
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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From Kampala to Homa Bay, electric motorcycles are helping clean the air and break gender barriers. With support from UNEP and @BMZ_Bund, women are now being trained as riders, mechanics and clean energy leaders. Read their stories ahead of #CleanAirDay: https://t.co/o5jZfJ5SUo
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