Young people have spoken 📢! More than 1,000 young people from 70 countries came together at the Youth Environment Assembly, a youth-led forum to shape priorities and policy solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. Read the 6 takeaway:

99% of people breathe air that’s considered polluted. 😷 It damages health, lowers crop yields, deepens inequality and fuels climate change. Here are 10 things you should know about air pollution and what can be done about it: https://t.co/MKjai0djfZ

Biodiversity is vital for our survival — yet human activity continues to threaten it. Discover how the #VanishingTreasures initiative is helping protect snow leopards, Bengal tigers, and mountain gorillas from #climatechange impacts, while supporting mountain communities.

Biodiversity is vital for our survival — yet human activity continues to threaten it. Discover how the #VanishingTreasures initiative is helping protect snow leopards, Bengal tigers, and mountain gorillas from #climatechange impacts, while supporting mountain communities.

Interest in large-scale mangrove restoration is growing, but success depends on aligning all stakeholders—NGOs, govts, scientists, and communities—around science-based, inclusive approaches. 🌿 #GenerationRestoration guidelines by @Mangroves partners: https://t.co/4ryyXakfYQ

Did you know that pinecones, snail shells, fern fronds, and even Romanesco broccoli all follow the same mathematical pattern? It’s called the Fibonacci sequence, and it shows up in nature more often than one might think. What are your favourite examples? 🌿🐌🥦🌲

Millions die yearly from antimicrobial resistance. Pollution of the environment with antimicrobial-containing waste and runoff from factories, farms, hospitals, and other sources is contributing to its rise. To reduce it, the 🌎 must #BeatChemicalPollution at source:

Did you know that there's a whole treaty dedicated to migratory animals, such as whales, birds, and butterflies? The @bonnconvention is the only international convention specialising in the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. Find out more:

Cutting methane is one of the fastest ways to slow warming. UNEP’s Eye on Methane shows the data is here, but action isn’t. Governments must turn measurement into real cuts: https://t.co/tDKUCXf1LM #CutMethane #YearInReview

The ocean sustains life, providing half the oxygen we breathe & supporting coastal communities worldwide. It’s urgent to expand marine protected areas & restore ocean habitats. Together, we can turn the tide for the better: https://t.co/goY7VURutP

While the answer may seem obvious, in an era of misinformation, it may be hard to find the facts & science. Climate change refers to long-term temperature & weather shifts, which can occur naturally but have been mainly driven by human activity since the 1800s:

A new UNEP report shows that fixing the planet is possible — if we transform how we power our economies, produce and consume food, manage waste, and protect nature. These shifts could unlock up to US$100 trillion in benefits every year. Explore more: https://t.co/SmsjQ9JQFu

From plant leaves to oceans, nature's designs remind us of life's balance. But nature is in crisis. Biodiversity loss is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. One million animal & plant species are threatened with extinction. Take action #ForNature today & every day:

#NewYear reminder 🌱 Hope isn’t always tangible, but it’s there: in rivers being restored, forests being replanted, wildlife being protected, and every act of care that helps a community heal. 🌿 It’s in more places than we might think. What gives you hope?

As the year comes to an end, nature reminds us how renewal really works: 🍂 Fallen leaves become soil 🦌 Animal droppings nourish plants 🪵 Dead trees become shelter 🪱 Worms turn scraps into compost As we step into a #NewYear, let’s take inspiration from the ecosystems

Human rights and the environment are closely linked. People cannot fully enjoy human rights without a safe, clean, and healthy environment - and vice versa. See what UNEP is doing to make environmental protection more accessible to people: https://t.co/09cy53COyA

#DYK 53 million people rely on high-risk tropical forests for water, food, and resilience. Tripling investments could drive growth while tackling climate change and biodiversity loss: https://t.co/XVKc4SNUqq #YearInReview

Current national climate plans fall short of limiting warming and avoiding the worst climate impacts. Countries must strengthen and act on their pledges to keep 1.5°C within reach by the end of the century. More in UNEP’s #EmissionsGap Report: https://t.co/WVy3xVinos

Climate adaptation means helping communities adjust to a changing climate by protecting lives, livelihoods, and nature while building new opportunities for growth. Browse UNEP’s #AdaptationGap Report for the latest progress: https://t.co/2HzZGc3z8D #YearInReview

From reflective roofs to cool pavements to shade-providing tree cover, see how India is using old and new ideas to lead the way as a global champion of passive cooling. Explore more: https://t.co/A3dDL8ty6U #YearInReview