UN Environment Programme

Freshwater ecosystems supply food, water and energy to billions of people, protect us from droughts and floods, and provide unique habitat for plants and animals. Wetlands, for example, filter and moderate water flows while storing vast amounts of carbon. Yet wetlands are being drained for agriculture, with some 87 per cent lost globally over the last 300 years. One in three freshwater species is threatened with extinction. Learn how #GenerationRestoration is restoring this vital ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/eX2rnKVR

London Climate Action Week #LCAW2026 is underway. UNEP will be taking part in discussions on climate finance, methane, forests, clean air, sustainable buildings and more throughout the week. Follow our latest events, updates and highlights on the #ClimateAction Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/d46uTkHe

For #WorldGiraffeDay, 5 facts about these gentle giants. Giraffe populations are declining rapidly due to habitat loss and poaching. Explore what is threatening their habitats, and how restoration can help protect them: https://bit.ly/4c5p6X9 #GenerationRestoration

A woman in The Gambia learning to grow food without harmful pesticides. A farmer in Moldova safely disposing of chemical containers. Scientists in Armenia strengthening systems to monitor mercury pollution. These stories share a common thread: turning global commitments on chemicals and waste into practical action that protects people and the environment. Chemicals are part of nearly every aspect of modern life. Yet managing them safely requires more than international agreements. From safer farming practices to stronger monitoring systems and better waste management, this is how countries are working to #BeatPollution from chemicals: https://lnkd.in/efbMBVXH

People are buying more clothes, but they don’t stay in closets for long. This fuels overproduction and waste. An easy fix? Wear them longer. The planet will thank you! More tips on #BeatWastePollution: https://lnkd.in/eY83RrGZ

Nature is under threat, but there is hope. Explore nature action around the world on our interactive map, and dive into stories from places where communities, nature and economies prosper together: https://lnkd.in/eHNjwYRQ

Australia’s shellfish reefs were once abundant but are now critically endangered. This #GenerationRestoration effort is restoring these vital coastal ecosystems. They act as natural ecosystem engineers, improving water quality and providing marine habitats. Here's how: https://lnkd.in/e3_aYzzY

The ocean gives us food, oxygen, livelihoods, and climate regulation. But it’s under threat from overfishing, climate change, pollution, and habitat loss. When our ocean is in crisis, so are we. Protecting it means protecting life itself. #OurOceanKenya Conference is wrapping up today. Follow to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dTGStq5B

Yet one more reason to protect forests, #ForPeopleForPlanet.

Deserts. Droughts. Desertification. How much do you really know about them? This #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, we’re busting some common myths about deserts, droughts and land degradation. Swipe through to learn more. 🏜️