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Official account of @UN Environment Programme. Updates on triple planetary crisis: climate change, nature & biodiversity loss, & chemicals, pollution & waste
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined May 2009
Thank you to Cyprus for contributing its full share to UNEP’s Environment Fund. Cyprus’s partnership advances global efforts to protect coastal areas and local actions for a greener, more resilient future. #PartnersForPlanet
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THE NARSSICA NOVEL Delphine Devereaux looks perfect. She's not. Delphine Devereaux is the daughter of a controversial movie star and a genius inventor who created metaliester - a miracle fabric lighter than silk, stronger than steel. When both parents vanished, they left her
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Today's global environmental challenges can be overcome, but only with the best and the brightest on our team. UNEP regularly seeks qualified professionals in a wide range of fields Avoid falling victim to fraudulent job openings and only access our vacancies via:
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“Early-warning systems work.” — @antonioguterres Countries with strong alerts see 6x fewer disaster deaths, yet millions still lack protection. UN chief calls for urgent financing to achieve #EarlyWarningsForAll by 2027. More via @UN_News_Centre: https://t.co/gZlShgWqQc
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Forests are essential for life on Earth, yet nearly 500 million hectares of forests have been lost since 1990. The good news? Latest data shows that deforestation is slowing across every region. 1/5 of forests are now protected, but the world must keep the momentum going. More
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“When we throw away food, we are collectively wasting resources, wasting opportunity and wasting dignity.” Through his refettorios and @foodforsoul_it, Goodwill Ambassador @MassimoBottura proves that #EveryPlateCounts to #StopFoodLossandWaste: https://t.co/ZyVIhAn3Ph
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Humanity relies on nature for survival but also threatens it, putting over one million species at risk of extinction. The #GlobalGoals are key in addressing this & restoring ecosystems: https://t.co/N6AZbbM4ZW
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Congratulations to The Restoration Initiative — newly recognized as a @UN World Restoration Flagship! Spanning 9 countries, it has already restored 320,000 ha of degraded land and benefited 420,000+ people. Explore their #GenerationRestoration efforts: https://t.co/jToll7LitU
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The @UN Environment Assembly brings nations together to protect the environment and secure a more sustainable future #ForPeopleForPlanet. This #UNDay, see how the upcoming #UNEA7 works to create pathways for global environmental progress: https://t.co/8OqcyDJoIT
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How will your country develop an integrated spatial plan for #KMGBF Targets 1-3🌿? Just launched at #SBSTTA27, the ELSA Integrated Spatial Planning Tool supports countries to use cutting-edge science to identify priority action areas. Now available 👉 https://t.co/8U2jUAiY04
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Reducing methane emissions is the fastest way to slow global warming. New report from @UNEP shows how credible, open data is turning measurement into momentum – and helping governments & countries take #ClimateAction to reduce emissions. https://t.co/zNOL8yVLS5
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Biodiversity is essential for human well-being and a healthy planet. But nature is declining at an alarming rate and threatening global progress. Explore how the Global Biodiversity Framework advances the #GlobalGoals: https://t.co/NU1ZaBp9pY
#SBSTTA27
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The snow leopard plays a key role in maintaining the balance of mountain ecosystems. Yet this majestic big cat is threatened by climate change, pollution & biodiversity loss. On #SnowLeopardDay, see how @UNEP works to protect this endangered species: https://t.co/AjlK0cvVe0
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🐾 Today we mark the International Day of the Snow Leopard, a proud national symbol of 🇰🇬 and guardian of its mountain landscapes. 🌍 Following the #UNGA initiative, the UN works with Kyrgyzstan & partners to protect habitats, biodiversity & mountain future. #SnowLeopardDay
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There are only 3,500–7,500 snow leopards still roaming the mountainous areas of Central and South Asia. As apex predators, they keep mountain ecosystems in balance but face threats from habitat loss, poaching & climate change. On this #SnowLeopardDay, let’s raise our voices to
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Braving blizzards and rifle-armed poachers, volunteer rangers in Kyrgyzstan patrol and protect habitats, helping the snow leopard make a comeback. This #SnowLeopardday, explore how this UNEP-supported, #GenerationRestoration project is making a difference for biodiversity:
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Cookware, paint, spices - these can all contain lead, a heavy metal causing more than 1.5 million deaths annually, harming children and biodiversity. This #ILPPW2025, here’s how we can reduce the risks and #BeatChemicalPollution: https://t.co/ZiOILuL0zn
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Methane is responsible for about a third of global warming. But there is good news. The momentum to #CutMethane emissions is growing, according to a new @MethaneData report:
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Restoring land can help build peace. In Somalia, UNEP and @UNmigration projects backed by Germany show how #ClimateAction can ease resource conflicts and strengthen security. Here are some lessons learned: https://t.co/sYanFXYU2Y
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📢 Climate Progress: Nepal & Mongolia Advance Adaptation 🇳🇵🇲🇳 Ahead of #COP30, Nepal and Mongolia finalize their National Adaptation Plans with support from the @theGCF and @UNEP—mobilizing nearly US$55B for climate resilience. More: https://t.co/eyLQaHsH1U 📷: UNEP/Artan Jama
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