UNEA-7 dropped a proposal to strengthen UNEP’s Nairobi headquarters by consolidating MEA secretariats, alarming developing nations. Supporters saw it as vital for efficiency, coherence and Global South representation. Despite the setback, efforts to empower UNEP as the central anchor of global environmental governance continue.
Click to View MoreAir pollution is now one of the world’s deadliest environmental threats, contributing to nearly nine million premature deaths each year—largely from heart disease, stroke, lung infections, cancer and chronic respiratory conditions. Most of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries where exposure to fine particulate matter, toxic gases and waste emissions is persistently high. The latest assessments show that ninety-nine percent of the global population breathes air that exceeds health guidelines, with climate change, wildfires, unmanaged waste and urban congestion intensifying the crisis. This enormous health burden underscores the urgent need for stronger pollution control, cleaner energy transitions and more effective global cooperation.
Click to View MoreThe UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025 forecasts a $350 billion climate adaptation funding gap by 2030, disproportionately affecting vulnerable nations. The report calls for a "Triple Acceleration" in finance, political will, and practical action to avoid jeopardizing climate justice and endangering billions of lives.
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