News
Award-Winning Film Production Company Presents Washington D.C. Film Premiere In Support of WED
Premiere features six films showcasing unique travel destinations and the latest efforts in sustainability
More »
Premiere features six films showcasing unique travel destinations and the latest efforts in sustainability
More »
Environmental Musicians get on board for WED 2012 and Rio+20
In 1987 Vic Coppersmith Heaven, Nick Glennie-Smith and Kenny Young formed the group Gentlemen Without Weapons and recorded the album Transmissions, which used natural sounds from the environment instead of standard musical instruments.
More »
In 1987 Vic Coppersmith Heaven, Nick Glennie-Smith and Kenny Young formed the group Gentlemen Without Weapons and recorded the album Transmissions, which used natural sounds from the environment instead of standard musical instruments.
More »
The Case for a Green Economy: Global Population Growth and Limited Resources
Since the end of the Great Famine and the Black Death in 1350, world population has experienced continuous growth. Total annual births were highest in the late 1980s at about 138 million, and are expected to remain essentially constant at their 2012 level of 134 million per year.
More »
Since the end of the Great Famine and the Black Death in 1350, world population has experienced continuous growth. Total annual births were highest in the late 1980s at about 138 million, and are expected to remain essentially constant at their 2012 level of 134 million per year.
More »
Picture Perfect World Environment Day With Piictu
They say a picture is worth a thousand words; a photo of a brown pelican rubbing black sludge from its feathers in the aftermath of an oil spill poignantly illustrates the importance of environmental safeguards in drilling rigs.
More »
They say a picture is worth a thousand words; a photo of a brown pelican rubbing black sludge from its feathers in the aftermath of an oil spill poignantly illustrates the importance of environmental safeguards in drilling rigs.
More »
Wildlife Centre In Malawi Promoting Sustainable Tourism Through Environmental Education Initiative
This World Environment Day, the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre (LWC) will lead by example, and illustrate the Green Economy at work.in the tourism sector.
More »
This World Environment Day, the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre (LWC) will lead by example, and illustrate the Green Economy at work.in the tourism sector.
More »
Linking the Green Economy to National Happiness
Can we create “happiness for all” while preserving the planet? Will humanity manage to create “green economies”, and convert our current economic systems from destructive forces to sustainable and indeed restorative processes, in time?
More »
Can we create “happiness for all” while preserving the planet? Will humanity manage to create “green economies”, and convert our current economic systems from destructive forces to sustainable and indeed restorative processes, in time?
More »
Winner of the 2012 Blogging Competition Announced
The votes are in! The winner of the Rio+20 Big Blog Off! is Scott Bartlett, an aspiring fiction writer and environmental activist.
More »
The votes are in! The winner of the Rio+20 Big Blog Off! is Scott Bartlett, an aspiring fiction writer and environmental activist.
More »
Recycle to avoid obsolete gadgets clogging up landfills and poisoning soil
We live in an electronic age - technology-driven and gadget-obsessed. Global production can barely keep pace with consumer demand for the latest computer, television or mobile device.
More »
We live in an electronic age - technology-driven and gadget-obsessed. Global production can barely keep pace with consumer demand for the latest computer, television or mobile device.
More »
Speeding the transition to a Green Economy
As millions of people around the world prepare to celebrate World Environment Day (WED), let’s draw our attention to this year’s theme: ‘Green economy- Does it include you?’ and zoom in on sustainable transport.
More »
As millions of people around the world prepare to celebrate World Environment Day (WED), let’s draw our attention to this year’s theme: ‘Green economy- Does it include you?’ and zoom in on sustainable transport.
More »
Take action on WED and drive your environmental project forward with a fuel-efficient Kia car!
Last year, you’ll remember that Goodwill Ambassadors Gisele Bundchen and Don Cheadle challenged each other to see who could rally the most activities.
More »
Last year, you’ll remember that Goodwill Ambassadors Gisele Bundchen and Don Cheadle challenged each other to see who could rally the most activities.
More »
Empower a Women today, Invest in the Future
Solar is the most widely distributed energy source we have. The same sun shines down on everyone.
More »
Solar is the most widely distributed energy source we have. The same sun shines down on everyone.
More »
2012 Earth Hour: Beyond the Earth Hour
This past weekend, the global community came out in force for Earth Hour as social media energized and inspired communities across the Middle East,
More »
This past weekend, the global community came out in force for Earth Hour as social media energized and inspired communities across the Middle East,
More »
Round-the-clock solar power plant
Thanks to recently developed technology, the Spanish “Gemasolar” solar plant manages to generate energy day and night, whether it is raining, or snowing.
More »
Thanks to recently developed technology, the Spanish “Gemasolar” solar plant manages to generate energy day and night, whether it is raining, or snowing.
More »
Chinese Province of Guangdong to Introduce More Stringent Air Quality Standards on World Environment Day
The Chinese province of Guangdong will improve the air quality in their region by introducing more fine particulate matter (PM2.5) monitoring stations...
More »
The Chinese province of Guangdong will improve the air quality in their region by introducing more fine particulate matter (PM2.5) monitoring stations...
More »
Meet the top 10 green bloggers for WED
13 March 2012
In January and February this year, UNEP and TreeHugger invited green bloggers across the world to write an article for the World Environment Day competition.
More »
13 March 2012
In January and February this year, UNEP and TreeHugger invited green bloggers across the world to write an article for the World Environment Day competition.
More »
African Union Celebrates The Africa Environment Day
03 March 2012
The main celebration of Africa Environment Day was marked in N’Djamena, Chad on 03 March 2012...
More »
03 March 2012
The main celebration of Africa Environment Day was marked in N’Djamena, Chad on 03 March 2012...
More »
KIA Motors Donates Fuel-Efficient Cars for Global Competition to Mark WED and UNEP's 40th Anniversary
22 February 2012
Kia Motors Corporation, the oldest and second largest automobile manufacturer in the Republic of Korea, has donated five vehicles to UNEP ...
More »
22 February 2012
Kia Motors Corporation, the oldest and second largest automobile manufacturer in the Republic of Korea, has donated five vehicles to UNEP ...
More »
UNEP’s GreenUp campaign hits a new note with call for water awareness
As we get closer to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development - Rio+20 - the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is stepping up its GreenUp campaign...
More »
As we get closer to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development - Rio+20 - the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is stepping up its GreenUp campaign...
More »
Brazil named Global Host of World Environment Day 2012
22 February 2012
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced that Brazil, with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, will host World Environment Day 2012 (WED) on 5 June.
More »
22 February 2012
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced that Brazil, with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, will host World Environment Day 2012 (WED) on 5 June.
More »
Know your impact
A new UNEP iPhone application allows you to calculate your impact to the environment. The idea of releasing harmful carbon emissions into the atmosphere through driving to work, taking a train or flying somewhere may perhaps still be elusive to some.
More »
A new UNEP iPhone application allows you to calculate your impact to the environment. The idea of releasing harmful carbon emissions into the atmosphere through driving to work, taking a train or flying somewhere may perhaps still be elusive to some.
More »
iPhones up!
22 February 2012
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced that Brazil, with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, will host World Environment Day 2012 (WED) on 5 June.
More »
22 February 2012
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced that Brazil, with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, will host World Environment Day 2012 (WED) on 5 June.
More »
UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Gisele Bündchen Backs 'Small is Beautiful' Energy Solutions on First Official Fact-finding Mission to Africa
12 January 2012
On her first official visit to Africa, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and iconic face of fashion, Gisele Bündchen, went to the grassroots level in Kenya...
More »
12 January 2012
On her first official visit to Africa, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and iconic face of fashion, Gisele Bündchen, went to the grassroots level in Kenya...
More »
WED Theme Announced
The 2012 theme for World Environment Day is Green Economy: Does it include you?
More »
The 2012 theme for World Environment Day is Green Economy: Does it include you?
More »
New Phase for UNEP's Climate Neutral Network
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced the closure of the Climate Neutral Network (CN Net).
More »
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced the closure of the Climate Neutral Network (CN Net).
More »
