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UN Environment May 2019 Newsletter

One  million animal and plant species threatened with extinction

A new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services warns that nature is declining at unprecedented rates, and that the rate of species extinction is accelerating. Transformative changes are needed to restore and protect nature.

VIDEOS
AIR QUALITY, WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
For this World Environment Day, we are setting out to #BeatAirPollution.
Take the Mask Challenge!
ECOSYSTEMS, AIR QUALITY
Bees are a key part of the global food system, but air pollution is making it harder for them to do their job.
 
NEWS AND STORIES
AIR QUALITY, WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
Air pollution impacts the health of children in the gateway to Yosemite 

Watch ǀ How air pollution harms kids more than adults
YOUNG CHAMPIONS OF THE EARTH
Thirty-five regional finalists shortlisted to win the 2019 Young Champions of the Earth prize

Meet all regional finalists
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR TEAMS

CLIMATE CHANGE
Innovative smart phone app drives climate action in Africa
 
RESILIENCE TO DISASTERS AND CONFLICTS
Investment in ecosystem restoration and protection critical to reduce disaster risk and impacts from climate change 
HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE ECOSYSTEMS
Celebrating the greatest of all pollinators: a third of the world's food production depends on bees
ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE 
Governments agree landmark decisions to protect people and planet from hazardous chemicals and waste 
 
CHEMICALS, WASTE AND AIR QUALITY
Indonesia and Chile in a move toward electric vehicles in public transport as a vital way to combat air pollution and transition to a greener future
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
Extraction to satisfy rising demand for sand has led to pollution, flooding, lowering of water aquifers and worsening drought occurrence
ENVIRONMENT UNDER REVIEW
And the outlook for 2030 and beyond is... uncertain with a hint of optimism? 
UPCOMING EVENTS

UN ENVIRONMENT EVENT
World Environment Day: Beat Air Pollution
5 June 2019 ǀ China 

UN ENVIRONMENT EVENT
Great Lakes Circular Economy Forum
25-26 June 2019 ǀ Canada


CONFERENCE
United Nations Climate Change Conference
17-27 June 2019 ǀ Bonn, Germany 
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
REPORT
Pollinators and pesticides: keeping our bees safe 
REPORT
Reporting on the State of Environment in Afghanistan
SERIES
Perspectives 35: What kinds of agriculture will help us reach the Sustainable Development Goals?


 
 
UN Environment, 2019
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