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Preventing the Next Pandemic: Zoonotic Diseases and how to Break the Chain of Transmission
(2020)
In the spirit of the UN Framework for the Immediate Socio-economic Response to COVID-19, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has teamed up with the renowned International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and ...
Right to a Healthy Environment: Good Practices - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Issue of Human Rights Obligations Relating to the Enjoyment of a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment
(2020)
The present report highlights good practices in the recognition and implementation of the human right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment. The term “good practice” is defined broadly, to include laws, ...
Think Piece: Gender and Climate Change in the Context of COVID-19
(2020)
2020 was intended to be a pivotal year for the global gender equality agenda and global climate change ambition. It was supposed to be a year to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action and to ...
Technical Summary - Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6): Healthy Planet, Healthy People
(Cambridge University Press, 2020)
This Technical Summary synthesizes the key evidence
and messages of GEO-6. Chapter 1 sets out the context and methodological approach of the GEO-6 assessment.
It is followed by chapters that:
i) discuss the five drivers ...
Quarterly Report to the 150th Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives: Eight Issue - February to March 2020
(2020)
This quarterly report focuses on the implementation of the Programme of Work for the current biennium (2020–2021). It also shares progress made in implementing the decisions of the United Nations Environment Assembly. The ...
Nature Based Solutions [Frequently Asked Questions]
(2020)
This factsheet answers the following questions: What are nature-based solutions? What are the benefits of nature based solutions? How is UNEP supporting countries to leverage Nature Based Solutions?
Nationally Determined Contributions [Frequently Asked Questions]
(2020)
This factsheet addresses the following questions: What are NDCs? How are NDCs affected by COVID-19? How is UNEP supporting countries to enhance their NDCs?
Faith for Earth Updates - July 9, 2020
(2020)
What a great news to share! It is with pleasure to inform you that the Government of Iceland has approved convening a Global Faith for Earth Conference “Faith Action for Nature” during the first week of October 2020. This ...