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UN Environment Programme

@UNEP

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

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Jun 6
#WorldEnvironmentDay might be wrapping up, but the climate challenge isn’t. Neither is the growing movement of people, cities and countries taking action. This is just a glimpse of the action, ideas and momentum driving climate action around the 🌎. Let’s keep it going
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One million of the world’s estimated 8 million species are threatened with extinction. But hope is not lost. #GenerationRestoration is reviving habitats bringing back homes for threatened species. Discover six species making a comeback: unep.org/news-and-stori…
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Did you know one million out of 8 million species are threatened with extinction? We can still change this. Play a game & learn how to join #GenerationRestoration in real life. decadeonrestoration.org/play-game-leve… @UNBiodiversity
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Climate change is making floods, heatwaves, and storms more dangerous. Early warning systems help predict these risks and alert people in time to act, saving lives, homes, and livelihoods. Explore more about this cost-effective disaster risk reduction approach:
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Jul 6
How much do you know about climate change? Check here for regularly updated facts and findings on climate and its links to the economy, social issues, nature and more. unep.org/topics/climate…
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Jul 6
Old phones, fridges or laptops don’t just disappear when tossed. The world generates 62 million tonnes of e-waste each year, enough to fill 1.5 million trucks. New regulations, circular design and better recycling can help stop the toxic tide and #BeatWastePollution:
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Jul 6
Climate finance isn’t charity, it’s an investment in global stability and a livable planet. From funding clean energy to drought-resilient seeds for farmers, it cuts emissions and strengthens communities. Explore why it matters and see real-world impact examples:
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Jul 5
Protecting mangroves is a crucial step to lower planet-warming carbon emissions. These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils. More info on the many benefits of mangroves: bit.ly/3KMibE0
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Jul 5
Without changes, plastic pollution will keep pushing health-related economic losses even higher. But #GEO7 shows it doesn’t have to be this way. See the solutions that can help us #BeatPlasticPollution and build a healthier planet: unep.org/interactives/g…
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Jul 4
Years of deforestation have severely impacted Comoros, leading to drying rivers & eroded soils. A UNEP & @theGEF restoration project is reversing this trend by improving water access, farmland productivity, and community resilience to climate change. Read on:
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Jul 4
In a world where you can be anything, be kind to nature. From climate change to disasters, our planet is under pressure — yet nature holds the key to resilience and life itself. Let’s act with kindness towards nature, which sustains us all: unep.org/topics/nature-…
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Jul 3
Trends come and go, but the waste stays… piling up in landfills and polluting our planet. The solution? Buy less, wear longer, repair, swap, and choose circular fashion. Here are other ways to reduce waste in the fashion industry: ow.ly/QoeJ50ZjBva
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Jul 3
Lakes contain most of the liquid fresh water on the planet, but they are also among the most rapidly degrading ecosystems. Here’s how you can take #GenerationRestoration action to safeguard these vital freshwater bodies: decadeonrestoration.org/lakes
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