Press Releases

New Report highlights growing biodiversity awareness worldwide

New report shows global awareness of biodiversity.

UN to support China to become more 'green'

UN is helping China to eliminate the industrial production of Hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs) a harmful greenhouse gas by 2030.

Trip advisor Green Leaders Program Highlights Eco-Friendly Hotels

Soaring demand for metals calls for rethinking of recycling practices

Raising recycling rates through product-centric approach can mitigate negative environmental impacts.

UNEP CEP will be at the CASE Expo on April 18

Caribbean countries urged to keep the Millenium promise

GA Approves Establishment of UN Environment Assembly

The UNEP governing council is renamed.

CITES takes action to halt decline of Tropical Timber,Sharks & other species

Recently held World Wildlife Conference closed with robust measures adopted to protect marine;timber species from overexploitation.

Sustainable Off-Grid Lighting Solutions Can Deliver Major Benefits

UNEP announces new partnership with Global Off-Grid Lighting Association

CITES Conference discusses overfishing,illegal logging & wildlife crime

There was a CITES Conference recently held in Bangkok to discuss ways in which the world's wildlife trade regime could be improved.

Illegal Trade Robs Wild of Almost 3000 Great Apes Annually

The plight of Great Apes are highlighted

Environment & Poverty discussed at Post 2015 Development Agenda meeting

Efforts to develop post 2015 development agenda are highlighted.

Was Rio+20 beneficial to International Cooperation on the Environment?

UN launches new centre to accelerate use of technology in climate change

The United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network is launched to tackle climate change in developing countries.

New green partnership responds to Rio+20 Call for Action

Dustbin to dinner :Ministers served binned food

Vegetables that were considered waste were served to global environment ministers at a dinner held at the UNEP headquarters to highlight global food waste.

New UN Report reveals effects of human and wildlife exposure to chemicals

New UNEP and WHO report shows link between man made chemicals and the emergence of diseases ;disorders in humans and some wildlife

Islands want UN to see climate as Security Threat

The vulnerability of the low lying Islands to sea level rise has prompted its appeal to the UN Security Council to view climate change as a security issue.