How “forest gardens” are restoring land – and hope – in ... - UNEP
4 days ago · How “forest gardens” are restoring land – and hope – in Sub-Saharan Africa. Every time Jeandarque Sambou walks into her vegetable garden in central Senegal, a region struggling with desertification, the sight of this green oasis gives her spirits a lift. “If I go into the garden, if I open the gate, I enter with joy,” Sambou said ...
Elevating change: Lesotho’s sustainable path forward - UNEP
4 days ago · Elevating change: Lesotho’s sustainable path forward. Lesotho, often referred to as the "Kingdom in the Sky," is a remarkable landlocked nation surrounded by South Africa. Its highest point, Thabana Ntlenyana, stands at 3,482 meters above sea level, making it the highest “low point” in the world. Agriculture, manufacturing, and mining ...
Rwanda leads the way on reducing harmful lead waste - UNEP
4 days ago · Rwanda leads the way on reducing harmful lead waste. When excellence in aligning economic development and environmental protection are under discussion, not many countries are cited ahead of Rwanda. The government and citizens’ actions reflect that they value both, which has led to the country’s capital city of Kigali being recognized as ...
Turning the tides: A sustainable future for the Maldives - UNEP
4 days ago · The Maldives, an archipelagic country situated in the Indian Ocean, is known for many things, including its stunning coral reefs and its unique blend of South Asian, African, and Arab traditions. It is unsurprising that the country is synonymous with tourism, as the people prioritize environmental conservation to protect the beautiful land and seascapes.
Pioneering waste management solutions in The Gambia - UNEP
4 days ago · As countries grapple with the burgeoning issues of waste management, finding sustainable solutions is paramount. This is true even for The Gambia, Africa’s smallest mainland country. Although home to fewer than 3 million people, The Gambia produces over 700 tons of solid waste daily. Approximately, 83.6% of this waste is inadequately managed,[1] which …
Ecuador and UNEP build on past partnership to fight hazardous …
4 days ago · The strategy will make waste management a national priority and will align with the interests of Ecuador’s people and the protection of its environment. The UNEP and government of Ecuador are excited about building on their partnership with this new, multifaceted project. Through such robust initiatives, it is expected that everything—from ...
Balancing acts: Mali’s journey towards sound chemical …
4 days ago · Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa, is one of the largest on the continent. It is home to about 22 million people and boasts a diverse geography, including the Sahara Desert in the north, the Sahel region in the center, and the Sudanese savannah in the south. The economy is largely based on agriculture,[1] but also has significant natural resources such as gold.
Call for nomination of reviewers for GEO-7 Second-Order Draft
3 days ago · UNEP is seeking external reviewers to provide feedback, including identifying any issues, data, or information to be included in the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7) Second-Order Draft (SOD) report and for the Summary for Policymakers (SPM) First-Order Draft (FOD) of the Summary for Policy Makers (SPM).The application can be done through the application …
Kenya focuses on improved chemicals and waste management
4 days ago · In 2017, Kenya developed a national chemicals profile and a strategy to minimize the effects of chemical production and use, all in line with meeting its 2020 goals on chemicals and waste management. [2] In 2018, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources partnered with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on a three-year ...
Togo prioritizes long-term chemicals management - UNEP
4 days ago · Through pioneering sustainable funding models, this partnership can secure Togo’s progress to date and realize a responsible, long-term approach to managing pesticides and curbing the use of other dangerous substances. With sector-wide buy-in, Togo can transition from short-term external assistance to consistent, self-reinforcing financing flows.