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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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5 June is #WorldEnvironmentDay . This year is all about accelerating action on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. Join #GenerationRestoration – together, let's restore & safeguard our land & soil.
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Ibrahim Thiaw
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From #WorldEnvironmentDay to #DesertificationandDroughtDay to #UNCCDCOP16 , 2024 is a pivotal year for land stewardship. We stand alongside @UNEP in our shared mission to restore land and build drought resilience. Join us in Riyadh to pursue these crucial efforts. #UNited4Land
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Millions of people are on the move due to the climate crisis. Video submissions are open for the @PluralPlus Youth Festival for films highlighting solutions for and the impacts of a warming planet on migration. #PLURALplus24 details:
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@AminaJMohammed
Amina J Mohammed
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A just transition means leaving no one behind. I applaud the launch of the @UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals to ensure value chains benefit local communities, respect human rights, and safeguard the environment.
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Emerging zoonoses – diseases that jump from animals to humans – are regularly in the news. Here are 10 key policy recommendations to reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases. More #OneHealth info is here:
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Nominations for the 2024 #EarthChamps are open until May 5. Recognize someone who's made a significant impact on environmental protection and restoration. Nominate your environmental hero today:
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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What footprint will we leave on Earth? Human activity is a key driver of land degradation, putting the health of people & the planet at risk. Join #GenerationRestoration & take action for a liveable planet in the future. More on #WorldEnvironmentDay :
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@UN
United Nations
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. @UNEP is looking for their 2024 Champions of the Earth —people, groups & organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to restore land, enhance drought resilience, and combat desertification. ➡️ Nominate your #EarthChamps by 5 May here:
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@antonioguterres
António Guterres
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There’s no question: the lights are going out on the fossil fuel era. Delaying tactics from the fossil fuel industry can’t change that. Misinformation, distortion, and spin can’t change that – no matter how many billions of dollars are thrown at them.
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@worldrugbymedia
World Rugby Media
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🌍World Rugby launches ’Rugby for Nature’, an initiative calling on rugby clubs and communities to protect nature amid increases in species decline and habitat loss. #EarthDay New resource is available to @WorldRugby membership and wider public.
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UN Environment Programme
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Each year, air pollution is linked to ≈6.7 million premature deaths globally, predominantly in the industrial and urban areas of low- and middle-income countries, where workers face the greatest risks. Discover ways to #BeatAirPollution on #SafeDay2024 :
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@UNEPozone
OzoneSecretariat
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Happy #SuperheroDay These superheroes from a wrecked future went back in time to save the ozone layer. Are you an environment 🌿🌏 superhero? Check out their full adventure #MontrealProtocol #ClimateAction
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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No part of the world is unaffected by the climate crisis. “Done right, national climate plans [...] can catapult sustainable development, connecting billions to clean power, boosting health, creating clean jobs & advancing equality” – @antonioguterres :
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@UNDRR
UNDRR
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The number and cost of disasters have nearly doubled in 20 years. Adaptation in addressing the climate crisis cannot be neglected any more. The @UNEP #AdaptationGap report is a call to action for all who care about reducing future loss and damage.
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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For 10 years, @UNFCCC_CTCN has been connecting countries to climate solutions. Swipe through to learn more about its journey and achievements. #CTCNInnovationDecade
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@ilo
International Labour Organization
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With #ClimateChange , every job is becoming a hot job. 🌡️ Urgent action is needed to ensure safe and healthy work environments. #SafeDay2024 New @ilo findings here 👉
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Speaking up matters! Whether its advocating for environmental education in schools or supporting climate-smart policies through voting, #ActNow and make a difference for #OurCommonFuture . More ideas for action here.
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@UNOCHA
UN Humanitarian
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Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding across #Kenya , affecting over 103,000 people, and damaging essential infrastructure and farmland. Humanitarians are working with local authorities to provide relief to affected communities. More:
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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“Developing countries cannot be shackled to the bottom of the clean energy value chain.” @antonioguterres on Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals addressing transparency, sustainability & human rights + ensuring a just transition for all. Info:
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