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UNEP Tunza International Children and Youth Conference, Daejeon,Global Townhall Meeting

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Tunza International Children and Youth Conference, Daejeon,Video News Release

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The Natural Fix? Ecosystems in Climate Mitigation
Large cuts in emissions of greenhouse gases are needed if we are to avoid the worst effects of global climate change. This Rapid Assessment Report describes the vital contributions which ecosystems can and must make to improve these efforts.
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Towards a Global Green New Deal
Environmentally-focused investment historic is an opportunity for 21st Century prosperity and job generation. Mobilizing and re-focusing the global economy towards investments in clean technologies and 'natural' infrastructure such as forests and soils is the best bet for real growth, combating climate change and triggering an employment boom in the 21st century.
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Global Outlook for Ice and Snow

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World Environment Day 2009 Celebrations in Mexico
World Environment Day 2009 Celebrations in Mexico
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World Environment Day 2008 VNR

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Global Deserts Outlook

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Africa Atlas launch

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Ozone and Climate Change
The Montreal Protocol focuses on the protection of the earth’s ozone layer. This treaty has enabled both developed and developing countries to achieve a near total phase-out in the production and use of most ozone depleting substances.
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Cold Water Corals
One of the most startling discoveries has been the abundance of coral reefs, living hundreds of metres below the surface of the sea, at around 4 to 13 degrees centigrade. Whats more, many of these reefs seem to play a significant role in the health of sea life in the area, and harbor an incredible diversity of life.
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