Istanbul in Türkiye has been designated as a UN Environment Programme #GenerationRestoration city! Istanbul’s efforts to reintroduce native species and create ecological habitats within the city, serve as a role mode for sustainable urban development. https://lnkd.in/dhkeFcQ6
About us
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.
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https://www.unep.org/
External link for UN Environment Programme
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- International Affairs
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Nairobi
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- Nonprofit
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- 1972
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UN Compound
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Nairobi, 00100, KE
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New York, NY, US
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Updates
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Today is World Kiswahili Language Day. A language spoken by millions, UNEP uses Kiswahili to get its science and messages across in East Africa and beyond. Do you speak Kiswahili? See where you can find information in this and other languages here: https://lnkd.in/df_J6nEx
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“The blue swimming crab is key to our livelihoods. I worry about what the next generation will have left if we don't change our ways.” Crabs sustain the economy and boost food security for many coastal communities. However, mounting population pressures have driven fishers to employ drastic methods to sustain catches which has a negative impact on their livelihood. Explore how UNEP works with coastal communities to preserve these essential marine resources. https://lnkd.in/dDXJyDdc
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Having more nature to fend off natural disasters is a good investment. The economic cost from weather and climate events in 2023 was estimated at USD 301 billion and, by 2050, the overall cost for the global economy is in the trillions. Avoiding some of the worst impacts of climate-induced weather events can alleviate some of those costs. Allocating 50% of all climate finance to support adaptation, up from around 5% today, makes economic sense. That would mean closing the USD 194-366 billion annual funding gap for adaptation needs. At the same time, ecosystem-based adaptation can only achieve so much. Without reducing global emissions, we risk triggering a chain reaction of ecosystems collapsing, no matter how much money is poured in to stop it, says a UNEP expert. https://bit.ly/4ewpWOa
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Every year, some 9 million deaths are attributable to pollution, making it one of the biggest environmental health risks to humans. Explore life-saving solutions to #BeatPollution on our interactive page: https://lnkd.in/dhUEtGAW
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Curitiba in Brazil is joining UNEP’s #GenerationRestoration cities! The city focuses on using native plant species, restoring natural habitats, and enhancing green spaces and sustainable infrastructure to support local wildlife. Read on for more about Curitiba’s efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient urban environment: https://lnkd.in/dhkeFcQ6 #ForNature
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A healthy and sustainable world that can sustain current and future generations requires the work and perspectives of young people around the world. We are looking for committed young professionals to contribute to UNEP’s mission and help us tackle the triple planetary crisis of nature and biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. Does this sound like you? Apply now! https://lnkd.in/dU64px_h
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Clive Donnley, an expert facilitator of the Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP, shares his insights on how youth can leverage environmental law to safeguard biodiversity and promote #ClimateAction. Discover how to utilize environmental rule of law for climate action with UNEP's Law and Environment Assistance Platform: https://lnkd.in/dz5X_vXy
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From water specialists helping restore ecosystems, mobility practitioners working to decarbonize transport systems, critical mineral experts supporting the energy transition, and more, environmental specialists are key to addressing global challenges that cross borders. Through the Young Talent Pipeline program, UNEP has joined forces with United Nations Volunteers to seek young people with the right skills and who are passionate about the environment to work alongside our team of experts for people and the planet. Does this sound like you, or someone you know? Apply or share this information widely: https://lnkd.in/dU64px_h
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Extreme weather and natural disasters are intensifying the hardships faced by displaced communities worldwide. Many are forced to relocate multiple times, starting anew with each move. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency calls for urgent action to support these vulnerable groups: https://lnkd.in/dCTeNvma
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