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174th Session of CPR
26 Jun 2026 | Speech
Growing leadership and momentum on environmental action
Methane - Pluto LNG
15 Jul 2026 | Press release
AI helping UN detect methane emissions and spark real reductions in climate-warming gas

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Key spotlights and initiatives

GEO-7 cover
9 Dec 2025 | Video
A future we choose
Una persona de pie bajo una sombrilla, frente a la pirámide de cristal del museo del Louvre en París.
10 Jul 2026 | Story
I live in Paris. During heatwaves, the City of Light dims.
A dust storm envelops a city
06 Jul 2026 | Story
As land is degrading, sand storms wreak havoc on desert communities
Una ilustración de diferentes campos de fútbol.
01 Jul 2026 | Story
Earth has two football pitches of land for every human. Much of it is ailing.
Amber Valletta posa dentro de una máquina lavarropas industrial.
29 Jun 2026 | Story
The hidden environmental cost of your jeans – and what’s being done about it
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23 Jun 2026 | Press release
UNEP, partners ramp up efforts to address major methane leaks as UN chief urges rapid cuts
Dos personas saltan en una piscina frente a la Torre Eiffel.
22 Jun 2026 | Story
Nine ways to stay cool during a heatwave
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INNOVATE4CITIES Opening Plenary
22 Jun 2026 | Speech
A tale of all cities: uniting for environmental action and prosperity
Wild salmon in New Fundy National Park, Canada
22 Jun 2026 | Story
Restoring salmon, the “king of fish”, to Canada’s rivers and creeks
Sampling site for air with PAS/PUF: in Bolivia
18 Jun 2026 | Press release
UNEP and GEF kick off global initiative to strengthen monitoring of toxic chemicals and mercury
Our Ocean Conference
18 Jun 2026 | Speech
Stronger governance for Africa’s Blue Economy
World Desertification and Drought Day
17 Jun 2026 | Speech
Protecting rangelands, home to billions of people
Un pastor y sus ovejas
16 Jun 2026 | Story
Seven ways to restore land, halt desertification and combat drought
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