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Nov 13, 2025 · The sprawling data centres that house AI servers churn out toxic electronic waste and are voracious consumers of electricity, which in most places is still produced from fossil fuels.

How is the health of our planet doing right now, and what does that mean for us? What indicators show the current state of global environmental health, and what policy priorities should address them? …

Mar 4, 2019 · The sixth Global Environment Outlook (2019) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was published in time for the fourth United Nations Environment Assembly. It …

Jan 23, 2026 · Chemicals and waste are part of our everyday life, but they also have major impacts on the environment and human health. With the world’s population growing, preventing pollution is …

Dec 28, 2022 · Photo: UNEP This year, UNEP campaigns raised awareness about a multitude of environmental issues. World Environment Day, the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies and …

Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans, rivers, and lakes. Plastic pollution is a global problem. Every year 19-23 million tonnes of plastic …

Mar 27, 2025 · UNEP Executive Director, Inger Andersen says the EU’s leadership is vital in addressing climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss through multilateralism, sustainable development, …

Apr 23, 2025 · Environmental policy and law should work cohesively in addressing these issues. Effective, coherent and forward-thinking environmental policies are indispensable building blocks to …

Nov 19, 2025 · Environmental law and governance stand as pillars in the journey towards sustainable development. Recognizing the intricate connections between the environment, social dynamics, and …