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Pollution, originating from both land and sea, poses one of the greatest threats to marine health worldwide.

A healthy ocean is essential for climate action, sustainable development and biodiversity. Tackling the sources of marine pollution is urgent and necessary.

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🌍 Young people are shaping the future of our planet!

At UN Environment Programme, youth engagement goes beyond awareness — it’s about learning, leading and taking action for a sustainable world. From formal education and partnerships to policy participation and regional initiatives, UNEP supports youth with tools, opportunities and platforms that make environmental action real and meaningful.

👉 Dive into youth education and environment at: www.unep.org/topics/youth-education-and-environment

📚 Explore — 🌱 Learn — ✊ Take Action

Is your country ready to lead global environmental action? 🍀

UNEP is inviting Member States to express interest in hosting World Environment Day 2027 or 2028, the world's largest platform for environmental outreach, reaching hundreds of millions of people and mobilising governments and organisations across 150 countries.

Why host World Environment Day?

🌍 Showcase your environmental leadership on a global stage

The 2025 edition brought together more than 10,000 participants from governments, civil society, and diverse partners.

🎯 Gain worldwide visibility and influence

In 2025, over 56,000 top-tier media stories were generated across 56 languages, amplifying the host country's efforts and vision.

In 2024, messages appeared on billboards, airports, ferries, and metro systems in 112 countries.

✨ Mobilise action and inspire meaningful change for a healthier, more sustainable world

In 2024, the global campaign reached more than 400 million people on social media and sparked 4,000 events and activities.

Interested countries are encouraged to submit their Expression of Interest by 16 February 2026.

Apply now! https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/2026/latest/become-host

Agroforestry is more than planting trees, it is a set of practical solutions that support climate action, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods.

Check out this infographic for a snapshot of the most widely used practices and how they work on the ground.

Learn more: 🔗 https://bit.ly/49m0A3V

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Across several African countries, a six-year tree-planting and restoration drive supported by UNEP and partners is transforming landscapes and lives.

Once-degraded land is now coming back to life. Nearly 949 hectares have been restored, bringing the return of wildlife, improved soil health, better rainfall patterns, and new economic opportunities for local communities.

As climate impacts intensify, these efforts show what’s possible when is put into action.

Read more: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/six-years-tree-planting-blitz-african-countries-reap-rewards-regreening

📚| Landscape degradation continues to undermine soil fertility, crop yields, and food security. But practical solutions exist.

This illustrated guide on Forest Landscape Restoration highlights approaches that can strengthen climate resilience and improve the wellbeing of local communities.

It is designed as a training and awareness-raising tool for anyone working to restore degraded land.

Download a copy in English/ French:🔗 https://bit.ly/4iqP4Z9

Sri Lanka declares emergency as floods kill more than 150

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gave a defiant speech at the opening of this year's COP30 climate gathering, held on the edge of the Amazon rainforest in Belem, Brazil.

"Climate change is no longer a threat of the future. It is a tragedy of the present," Lula said, criticizing those who reject climate science. He stressed that the crisis is hitting hardest in developing countries and poorer communities already suffering from extreme weather.

"We should have a fair transition," he added, referring to the drive to decarbonize economies and warning that the climate emergency is deepening inequality between "those who can live with dignity and those who should die."

Pressure is now on the negotiators from more than 190 countries who have descended upon Belem to make progress over the next two weeks in curbing record-high emissions and rising global temperatures.

At the same time, climate change has slipped down the agenda against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and unfolding conflicts worldwide. The United States, one of the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters, is notably absent from the gathering.

It remains uncertain whether countries will pursue an ambitious final agreement by the end of the summit, with host nation Brazil instead framing this COP as one of "implementation" — a moment to turn promises into tangible action.

Typhoon Fung-wong leaves Philippines with 10 dead, 1.4 million displaced

🌍 started yesterday – but what exactly is COP (short for “Conference of the Parties”)?

You’ve probably heard of the UN Climate Change Conference that makes global headlines every year. But beyond the news, what happens there and why does it matter?

✅ It’s where 198 countries meet to tackle climate change
✅ It’s brought real results – from the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement
✅ It’s built on fairness and cooperation
✅ It’s where the next decade of climate ambition will be shaped

This year, all eyes turn to 📍Belém, Brazil, for COP30, where the team will be on the ground pushing for bolder international action to cut emissions and adapt to the impacts of the climate crisis.

Here are 5 key facts about COP you should know.....

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