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Nov 13, 2025 · The sprawling data centres that house AI servers churn out toxic electronic waste and are voracious consumers of electricity, which in most places is still produced from fossil fuels.

How is the health of our planet doing right now, and what does that mean for us? What indicators show the current state of global environmental health, and what policy priorities should address them? …

Dec 28, 2022 · Photo: UNEP This year, UNEP campaigns raised awareness about a multitude of environmental issues. World Environment Day, the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies and …

Nov 13, 2025 · Inger Andersen, of UNEP, urges courts to champion climate justice and environmental rule of law to protect human rights amid worsening climate impacts.

Apr 23, 2025 · Environmental policy and law should work cohesively in addressing these issues. Effective, coherent and forward-thinking environmental policies are indispensable building blocks to …

In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) compiled a series of snapshots overtime. In 2022, UNEP will celebrate its 50th anniversary, …

Sep 19, 2023 · What is the Montevideo Environmental Law Programme? Since 1982, UNEP has conducted its environmental law activities on the basis of sequential ten-year Montevideo …

Nov 13, 2025 · Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, urges unity across environmental conventions to tackle indivisible crises through coherent governance and integrated action.

Dec 4, 2025 · Through the International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC), UNEP promotes a holistic approach that begins with waste reduction and reuse, and supports the introduction of …