Environment: India Joins Climate and Clean Air Coalition
India has formally joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), becoming the 65th country to join the partnership, following…
Inger Andersen Takes Over As Head of UN Environment Programme
Danish economist and environmentalist Inger Andersen took up her new role as Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)…
Stop Air Pollution to Save Lives: UN Chief
In a message to mark the World Environment Day, observed on June 5, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the…
Talanoa Dialogue Calls for Global Climate Action
At the closing of the Talanoa Dialogue, the Presidencies of this and last years’ UN Climate Change Conferences (COP24 and…
Air Pollution Is the New Tobacco: UN Environment
Air Pollution Is the New Tobacco: UN Environment The air quality life index calculates that air pollution cuts average life…
Insurer Group Makes Tools to Assess Risks of Climate Change
UN Environment’s Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has announced a partnership with 16 of the world’s largest insurers—representing around 10% of…