Spotlight on chemicals and pollution action - UNEP
WEBJan 9, 2023 · Preventing, controlling and managing pollution is central to improving health, human well-being and prosperity for all. UNEP drives capacity and leadership in sound management of chemicals and waste, while working to improve ways to reduce waste through circularity, and pollutants released to the air, water, soil and the ocean. Below …
Open vacancies | UNEPMAP - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
WEBJun 2, 2024 · Open vacancies. Meetings Services Assistant, G.6. Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme. Duty Station: ATHENS. Posting Period: 9 September 2024 – 8 October 2024. Job Opening Number: 24-CON-UNEP-241349-R-ATHENS. Support UNEP/MAP-MEDPOL Unit in the implementation of activities related to …
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SEA of Solutions 2024: Delivering actions to end plastic pollution
WEB2 days ago · Overview SEA of Solutions (SoS) is a flagship partnerships event towards solving plastic pollution at source. Since its launch in 2019, SoS has served as a platform for sharing best practices, fostering collaboration, and exploring solutions to address plastic pollution. SEA of Solutions is organized by SEA circular – an initiative by the UN …
The environment is fundamental to human health. Here’s why.
WEB5 days ago · The Biodiversity and Health Action Plan is essentially a bridge that connects the environment and human health. It will include recommendations designed to help countries bolster their biodiversity, including by protecting and restoring natural spaces, while at the same time, improving the health of people. It encourages governments to …
3rd Air Quality for Central Asia conference - UNEP
WEB2 days ago · Date: 19-20 September 2024Time: 09:00–18:00 on 19 September and 09:00–17:30 on 20 September. Location: Kazzhol Hotel, 127/1, Gogol St, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan.Register for in-person/online participation.A raft of stakeholders will put forward recommendations for Central Asian governments to tackle air pollution at a …
Empowering Youth for Sustainable Futures: Intergenerational ...
WEB2 days ago · Date: 20 September 2024 | 15:00-16:15hrs New York timeLocation: Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New YorkAccess the live stream.Please see the Registration tab for critical information ahead of the September 6 deadline.With young people at the heart of the discussion, this event brings partners together to explore what …
E-Mobility as a Driver for Change Towards a Gender ... - UNEP
WEB5 days ago · Uganda’s transport sector is currently defined by men driving heavily polluting internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles on poor quality roads. Motorcycle-taxis have come to be a defining aspect of the transport sector in Uganda, particularly in regional towns and rural areas.1 Women report widespread harassment in the transport sector …
Regional Training on Marine Litter Monitoring: Advancing Data
WEB5 days ago · Monitoring and assessment are indispensable in identifying marine litter status, trends, and its most critical impacts, and to support development, tracking and evaluation of policies and management interventions. The Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter (RAP MALI) of the Coordinating Body on the ...
Sustainable Lifestyles Festival 2024: Learning to Live Better and ...
WEB2 days ago · Date: September 19-20, 2024Venue: Radisson Hotel, TashkentThe event will be held in hybrid mode. Simultaneous Russian-English translation and recording will be provided.Register here OverviewThe Annual Sustainable Lifestyles Festival is part of one of the focus areas of the Global Opportunities for Sustainable Development Initiative …