UN News - The United Nations called for more action to protect one of the most widespread and important marine ecosystems on the planet, marking the first-ever commemoration of World Seagrass Day. Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that are found in shallow waters from the tropics
UN News - Up to 10 million people could die annually by 2050 due to anti-microbial resistance (AMR), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said in a report launched in Bridgetown, Barbados, highlighting the need to curtail pollution created by the pharmaceuticals, agricultural and healthcare sectors. The study focuses
UN News - Plastics used in farming activities are accumulating in agricultural soil worldwide at an alarming rate, a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) published reveals. Plastics are used extensively in agriculture, from plastic-coated seeds to protective wraps used to modify soil temperature
UN News - A Caribbean-based prime minister, a scientist, a group of indigenous women, and an entrepreneur are this year’s winners of the United Nations’ Champions of the Earth awards. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the all-female Champions were chosen for their impact and leadership in
