UN Environment Programme

Calling all ocean champions! The 2026 #EarthChamps nomination is now open until 15 April. This year’s award will spotlight those helping to protect and restore ocean health. Submit your nomination: unep.org/championsofear…

In 2022, Uljin’s forests in South Korea were hit by the country’s second-worst wildfire on record. But recovery is underway. Through #GenerationRestoration, South Korea is working to restore 4,700 hectares by 2027. Ahead of #ForestDay, discover how resilient forests are growing back: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Around the world, legal action is emerging as a powerful driver for #ClimateAction and accountability. As of June 2025, a cumulative 3,099 climate-related cases have been filed. Discover how climate litigation is reshaping global climate policy: unep.org/resources/repo…

Protecting the planet is a shared mission. From daily choices to global initiatives, UNEP gives you ways to get involved and invest in a better future. Explore how you, too, can make a difference: unep.org/get-involved

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. More info: cms.int/what-are-migra…

Our ocean is in crisis. Yet most pollution starts on land—from plastic waste to industrial chemicals. A healthy ocean is essential for climate goals, sustainable development, and biodiversity. We must #SaveOurOcean. Be part of the solution. Share your views here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Response…

From mountains and hills to plateaus and plains, land is life. It provides the oxygen we breathe and acts as an essential carbon sink that regulates the planet's temperature and absorbs its carbon emissions. Yet unsustainable use is putting these vital ecosystems at risk. Discover what can be done to protect our land: un.org/en/climatechan…

Heartfelt appreciation to Malta🇲🇹 for its early contribution to the Environment Fund. Early commitments such as Malta’s enhance UNEP’s ability to plan proactively and maintain continuity in delivering environmental impact worldwide. #PartnersForPlanet

From practical actions to inspiring food recovery stories, everything you need for #ZeroWasteDay is in one place. Explore how you can get involved and register your event here: unep.org/zerowasteday/

Around the world, cities like Kochi, Sirajganj, and Kisumu are turning the tide on urban river pollution—restoring local ecosystems and improving communities' livelihoods. This is #GenerationRestoration. Learn more: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Only two weeks left! If you are a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet, don't miss the opportunity to bring your idea into reality! Want to be one of our next #YoungChamps? Apply before 31 March: unep.org/youngchampions…

Thank you to the Philippines for their 2026 full-share contribution to the Environment Fund! This consistent contribution underscores 🇵🇭strong support to UNEP’s mission and to UNEA as the world’s highest level decision making body on the environment. #PartnersForPlanet

Ready to spotlight champions driving ocean action in pollution prevention? The 2026 #EarthChamps recognizes leaders tackling pollution from source to sea, from plastics to nutrient runoff, from chemicals to noise and light. Nominations are open until 15 April: unep.org/championsofear…

A healthy planet isn’t just good for nature, it’s good for people, too. #GEO7 report shows that investing in a healthy planet could lift more than 100 million people out of extreme poverty by 2050. The cost of inaction is too high. Governments must choose a better path: unep.org/interactives/g…

In Kenya, the Restoration Factory, an incubation programme enabled by the UNEP Climate Fund, is helping entrepreneurs develop climate-resilient businesses that support local communities and restore and preserve landscapes. See how: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Thanks to Micronesia for its contribution to UNEP's Environment Fund. By consistently providing a full-share contribution, Micronesia demonstrates strong commitment to UNEP’s mandate and to multilateral environmental action. #PartnersForPlanet @MicronesiaChal1 @FSMMission_UN

Looking for some inspiring weekend reading? Explore real-world solutions helping to restore ecosystems and protect nature. Nature is in crisis, but every action #ForNature counts and we all have a part to play in protecting it: unep.org/news-and-stori…

We rely on nature for our survival. Yet, over one million species are at risk of extinction due to human activity. The #GlobalGoals offer solutions to address the decline in biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystems: un.org/sustainabledev…

How do we restore the natural world? There is no single answer – in fact, there are a multitude of ways to engage and be #GenerationRestoration. Whether big or small, every effort makes a huge difference. Here are three ways to help nature thrive: decadeonrestoration.org/ecosystem-rest…

Escalating violence across parts of the Middle East is claiming civilian causalities, displacing communities, destroying infrastructure, and driving widespread environmental damage.  

UNEP echoes the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres’ call for an immediate cessation of hostilities. This is essential to end the destruction and allow the people – and the environment – of the region to begin a process of recovery.

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As extreme weather conditions intensify, early warning systems can protect lives and livelihoods. Discover how UNEP is helping communities stay safe from disasters: tinyurl.com/2x6cppxx