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UN Environment Programme in Africa

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#WorldEnvironmentDay is around the corner! See how countries, communities & changemakers are stepping up to #BeatPlasticPollution and get inspired to join in: worldenvironmentday.global/2025-updates

#WorldEnvironmentDay is around the corner!

See how countries, communities & changemakers are stepping up to #BeatPlasticPollution and get inspired to join in: worldenvironmentday.global/2025-updates
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“By 2040, plastic leakage to the environment is predicted to grow 50%,” warns UNEP's Inger Andersen. But it doesn’t have to be this way. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, she urges unity to rethink how we make, use & reuse plastics, as the 🌏 works on a #PlasticsTreaty to

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Tomorrow at the Environment House, Minister Minister Dr. Dion George will launch the Inaugural #ClimateChange Adaptation Response Plan for the #coastal sector as part of the #WorldEnvironmentDay2025. United Nations in South Africa Nelson Muffuh UN Environment Programme in Africa #BeatPlasticPollution

Tomorrow at the Environment House, Minister <a href="/DrDionGeorge/">Minister Dr. Dion George</a> will launch the Inaugural #ClimateChange Adaptation Response Plan for the #coastal sector as part of the #WorldEnvironmentDay2025.

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#BeatPlasticPollution
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Most ocean plastic doesn’t start in the sea – it flows there through rivers. Stopping pollution at the source is key to protecting ocean health and to #BeatPlasticPollution. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, discover why a global plastics treaty matters: ow.ly/jXla50W4avk

Most ocean plastic doesn’t start in the sea – it flows there through rivers.

Stopping pollution at the source is key to protecting ocean health and to #BeatPlasticPollution.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, discover why a global plastics treaty matters: ow.ly/jXla50W4avk
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The planet is speaking through nature. It teaches us balance, zero waste, and resilience. Plastic pollution won’t solve itself, but together, we can. Today, on #WorldEnvironmentDay, we rise to act and #BeatPlasticPollution.

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🌍World Environment Day is here! Rwanda joins the world in marking this day with 20 years of action and ambition to combat plastic pollution. Every action counts to #BeatPlasticPollution and protect our precious biodiversity. #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿

🌍World Environment Day is here! 

Rwanda joins the world in marking this day with 20 years of action and ambition to combat plastic pollution.

Every action counts to #BeatPlasticPollution and protect our precious biodiversity.

#GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿
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Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! Join us in celebrating our planet and recognizing the power we all have to protect it. Every voice matters. Every action counts. Join the movement. Together, let’s #BeatPlasticPollution.

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Happy World Environment Day! Microplastics are everywhere, from oceans to our bodies, harming ecosystems & potentially our health. But what are they, why should we care, and what can we do about them? Swipe to discover more. #WorldEnvironmentDay

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For #WorldEnvironmentDay, join the global movement to #BeatPlasticPollution! Communities around the world are taking action for a sustainable and cleaner future. See how and be inspired to take part:  worldenvironmentday.global/2025-updates

For #WorldEnvironmentDay, join the global movement to #BeatPlasticPollution!

Communities around the world are taking action for a sustainable and cleaner future.

See how and be inspired to take part:  worldenvironmentday.global/2025-updates
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‘Working towards ending plastic pollution is not just an environmental necessity - it must be at the heart of the development agenda. We must act now, undo the damage we have caused, and give future generations a chance...’ ~ Dr Meseret Zemedkun, Head of UN Environment Programme Southern Africa

‘Working towards ending plastic pollution is not just an environmental necessity - it must be at the heart of the development agenda. We must act now, undo the damage we have caused, and give future generations a chance...’ 

~ Dr Meseret Zemedkun, Head of <a href="/UNEP/">UN Environment Programme</a> Southern Africa
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Trillions of microplastics pollute our seas, are ingested by marine life and end up in the food we eat. Without decisive action, plastic pollution will only get worse. More from UN Environment Programme on Thursday’s #WorldEnvironmentDay: worldenvironmentday.global

Trillions of microplastics pollute our seas, are ingested by marine life and end up in the food we eat.

Without decisive action, plastic pollution will only get worse.

More from <a href="/UNEP/">UN Environment Programme</a> on Thursday’s #WorldEnvironmentDay: worldenvironmentday.global
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Once burdened by waste, the Republic of Korea's Jeju province is now a model for transforming plastic into economic value through recycling & community action. See how the host of this year's #WorldEnvironmentDay is taking action to #BeatPlasticPollution 🔗unep.org/news-and-stori…

Once burdened by waste, the Republic of Korea's Jeju province is now a model for transforming plastic into economic value through recycling &amp; community action.
See how the host of this year's #WorldEnvironmentDay is taking action to #BeatPlasticPollution
🔗unep.org/news-and-stori…
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Happening Now : World Environment Day national event at Tharaka University in Tharaka Nithi presided over by Cabinet Secretary Dr Deborah Barasa and hosted by Tharaka Nithi Governor H.E Muthomi Njuki. Click on the link below to follow the event live 👇 youtube.com/live/4G5Qwg6Vo…

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On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate the launch of SA’s Coastal Climate Adaptation Response Plan — a bold step for people, planet & prosperity. Let’s #BeatPlasticPollution & build a future that leaves no one behind. The UN stands with 🇿🇦 🌍. #ClimateAction #CARPLaunch #SDGs

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate the launch of SA’s Coastal Climate Adaptation Response Plan — a bold step for people, planet &amp; prosperity.

Let’s #BeatPlasticPollution &amp; build a future that leaves no one behind.

The UN stands with 🇿🇦 🌍.

#ClimateAction #CARPLaunch #SDGs
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Working towards ending plastic pollution is not just an environmental necessity - it must be at the heart of the development agenda. We must act now, undo the damage we have caused, and give future generations a chance for a better future. Together, we can #BeatPlasticPollution -

Working towards ending plastic pollution is not just an environmental necessity - it must be at the heart of the development agenda. We must act now, undo the damage we have caused, and give future generations a chance for a better future. Together, we can #BeatPlasticPollution -
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Today, Minister Minister Dr. Dion George led a site visit at the #plastic #recycling center “Extrupet” in Wadeville, Germiston. #ClimateChange #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 United Nations in South Africa Nelson Muffuh UN Environment Programme in Africa #WorldEnvironmentDay #BeatPlasticPollution

Today, Minister <a href="/DrDionGeorge/">Minister Dr. Dion George</a>   led a site visit at the #plastic #recycling center “Extrupet” in Wadeville, Germiston.

#ClimateChange 
#WorldEnvironmentDay2025
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#WorldEnvironmentDay
#BeatPlasticPollution
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From Jeju’s shores in the Republic of Korea, UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen hears the same urgent call, from women divers to young people: plastic pollution is threatening lives and ecosystems. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, the world is speaking with one voice, it’s time

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#UNRC joined the Higher Ed Summit 2025🇲🇺as a panelist spotlighting science diplomacy as a driver for the #BlueEconomy in Mauritius, Seychelles & the WIO. Grateful to Min. of Tertiary Education, Science & Research for leading vital conversations on future-focused innovation. 🌊📗

#UNRC joined the Higher Ed Summit 2025🇲🇺as a panelist spotlighting science diplomacy as a driver for the #BlueEconomy in Mauritius, Seychelles &amp; the WIO. Grateful to Min. of Tertiary Education, Science &amp; Research for leading vital conversations on future-focused innovation. 🌊📗
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World Environment Day celebration may be over— now the real work begins. 🌍💪 Plastic pollution doesn’t end in a day, but our everyday choices can drive lasting changes. Let’s honour the momentum by refusing single-use plastics, supporting clean-up efforts, and rethinking our

World Environment Day celebration may be over— now the real work begins. 🌍💪

Plastic pollution doesn’t end in a day, but our everyday choices can drive lasting changes.

Let’s honour the momentum by refusing single-use plastics, supporting clean-up efforts, and rethinking our