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'Everyone wants this deal,' said Inger Andersen at the #INC4 opening, highlighting the ongoing negotiations for a legally binding #PlasticsTreaty aimed at freeing the world from the environmental burden of plastic pollution.
Full remarks: unep.org/news-and-stori…
“Together, let’s make the next round of #ClimateAction plans count.”
– António Guterres urges as UN Development launches the next phase of their flagship climate initiative to help limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. go.undp.org/ZZx
The world wants - and needs - a #PlasticsTreaty .
At #INC4 opening I stressed that now is the time for commitment, collaboration & ambition.
In Ottawa we must make progress & set stage to secure an ambitious deal to #BeatPlasticPollution once & for all.
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Halfway through the 2030 Agenda, progress towards #GlobalGoals has been too slow.
UN 2.0 is a chance to investigate how data, digitalization, innovation, foresight, and more, can help regain momentum and hear from UNEP experts and others.
Register here: un-two-zero-week.org
The triple planetary crisis is not just an environmental issue, it's a financial risk too.
UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)'s new Risk Centre offers tools and learning opportunities for financial institutions: unepfi.org/risk-centre/
🔴 #INC4 begins with delegates from 176 countries at the opening plenary in #Ottawa .
UN Environment Programme will be #live here around 10:15 a.m. EST 👉 ow.ly/bQWZ50RmccJ
#BeatPlasticPollution
Nelson Mandela said, speaking in someone's language touches their heart.
UNEP works to deliver environmental messages in languages that reach everyone.
As we mark #SpanishDay , see updates of our work from our accounts in Spanish & other languages here: ow.ly/PVy850RlVhn
#ClimateChange endangers 70% of workers with serious health risks like heat stress & disease.
Our 🆕 report urges stronger safety measures.
Let's protect our workforce from the climate crisis. #SafeDay2024
👉Read the full report here: ow.ly/gTbZ50RkYbJ
40% of the global population faces land degradation. But there's good news— #GenerationRestoration works! Nominate a leader in land restoration, drought resilience, or desertification for UNEP’s 2024 #EarthChamps award.
Nominations open through 5 May. unep.org/championsofear…
Our health and the health of our planet are closely intertwined.
This #EarthDay , World Health Organization (WHO) supports UN Environment Programme’s call for a #PlasticTreaty to protect the health of people and the planet.
A key moment in the fight to #BeatPlasticPollution : delegates gather this week in Ottawa 🇨🇦 for #INC4 , the next step in the process to forge a legally binding #PlasticsTreaty and shaping a future where the environment no longer bears this burden.
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