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A clean and healthy environment is required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Efforts to counter the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste must be ramped up in order to truly transform societies and economies for everyone, everywhere.
Facts about the climate emergency - UNEP - UN Environment …
The science of climate change is well established: Climate change is real and human activities are the main cause. (IPCC) The concentration of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere is directly linked to the average global temperature on Earth. (IPCC) The concentration has been rising steadily, and mean global temperatures along with it, since the time of the Industrial …
GOAL 6: Clean water and sanitation - UNEP - UN Environment …
Learn more about SDG 6 Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all: Sustainable management of water resources and access to safe water and sanitation are essential for unlocking economic growth and productivity, and provide significant leverage for existing investments in health and education. The natural environment e.g. forests, soils and …
GOAL 12: Sustainable consumption and production - UNEP
Learn more about SDG 12 Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns: One of the greatest global challenges is to integrate environmental sustainability with economic growth and welfare by decoupling environmental degradation from economic growth and doing more with less. Resource decoupling and impact decoupling are needed to promote sustainable …
Sustainable lifestyles | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
What do Sustainable Lifestyles mean?Sustainable Lifestyles are considered as ways of living, social behaviors and choices, that minimize environmental degradation (use of natural resources, CO2 emissions, waste and pollution) while supporting equitable socio-economic development and better quality of life for all.
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution
In March 2022, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.. The resolution (5/14) requested the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to convene an Intergovernmental …
GOAL 13: Climate action | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Learn more about SDG 13 Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts: Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, floods and tropical cyclones, aggravating water management problems, reducing agricultural production and food security, increasing health risks, damaging critical …
Policy briefs | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
The Sustainable Development Goals Policy Briefs highlight a hotspot of environmental change. The evidence provided builds on the scientific data and information hosted on the World Environment Situation Room and is complemented by stories from the regions. Readers may find out what is happening to their changing environment and the consequences of everyday …
Digitalization for Sustainability - UNEP - UN Environment …
Technology is reshaping our world in profound ways – and the choices we make today hold the power to influence the future of our planet. As we navigate the complex and rapidly evolving terrain of digital transformation, it is crucial to harness technology as a force for good, one that contributes to a healthier, safer and more sustainable environment. UNEP is working to ensure …
GOAL 15: Life on land | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Learn more about SDG 15 Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss: Terrestrial ecosystems provide a series of goods, raw materials for construction and energy, food and a series of ecosystem services including the capture of …