Food systems
A sustainable food system (SFS) is a food system that delivers food security and nutrition for all in such a way that the economic, social and environmental bases to generate food security and nutrition for (current and) future generations are not compromised. A food system gathers all the elements...Read more
Cities
UNEP recognizes the growing need to address global environmental concerns from an urban perspective and to integrate the urban dimension of global environmental issues. More specifically, UNEP aims to promote the link between international cooperation and local action.Read more
Buildings
Buildings use about 40% of global energy, 25% of global water, 40% of global resources, and they emit approximately 1/3 of GHG emissions. Yet, buildings also offer the greatest potential for achieving significant GHG emission reductions, at least cost, in developed and developing countries....Read more
Tourism
The Tourism & Environment Programme operating within the Responsible Industry and Value Chain Unit (RIVU) of UN Environment (Economy Division) promotes resource efficiency from a life cycle and value chain perspective – an approach recommended for the sustainable development of tourism. This...Read more
