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Sustainable Development Goals We deliver on the environmental dimension of each of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Sep 12, 2025 · Since 1995, UNEP’s flagship Outlook Report has watched the horizon of environmental change, alerting us to how our actions influence our planet. The Global Environmental Outlook …

Nov 13, 2025 · This week, UNEP released an issue note that explores AI’s environmental footprint and considers how the technology can be rolled out sustainably. It follows a major UNEP report, …

The United Nations Environment Programme provides open-access scientific, technical and policy resources to support evidence-based decision-making for a sustainable planet. These include …

Dec 3, 2025 · But the United States and Canada face growing environmental challenges—including climate change, air pollution, marine debris, and unsustainable production and consumption.

Jul 1, 2025 · From protecting species to restoring the ozone layer, UNEP-facilitated international agreements have made global environmental action possible throughout the years.

The United Nations Environment Assembly is the world’s highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment. It sets priorities for global environmental policies and international …

Apr 28, 2025 · Tax structures and subsidies should be reformed to incentivize sustainable production and ensure that environmental degradation no longer pays. This joint FAO-UNDP-UNEP report calls …

Apr 23, 2025 · UNEP supports Member States and stakeholders in shaping effective environmental policies by strengthening science-policy interfaces, enhancing policy coherence, and adapting to …