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Report looks at single-use plastic products in travel and tourism

  ‘Rethinking Single-Use Plastic Products in Travel & Tourism’ launches as countries around the world begin to reopen, and the travel & tourism sector starts…

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UN Food Waste Index: Nearly 17 Percent is thrown away by Consumers

In the trash instead of on the plate: According to a recent United Nations report, around 931 million tons of food were thrown away worldwide…

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UNEP Southeast Asia plastics lead Maggie Lee returns to WWF

Maggie Lee has moved on from United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) after a year working on the organisation’s plastic and marine litter programme for Southeast…

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Exported used cars ‘dumped’ on developing nations, driving up pollution, UN warns

Used vehicles exported from richer countries are contributing to increased air pollution in developing nations and hindering efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change,…

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UNEP calls on finance sector to boost biodiversity ambition and engagement

A report published today (30th June) by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Natural Capital Finance Alliance (NCFA) warns that few banks, insurers,…

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Report: Consumers and business concerned about plastic waste but expect governments to do more

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Food Industry Asia (FIA) today released a regional survey of consumers and food and beverage businesses across South-East…

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First person: COVID-19 is not a silver lining for the climate, says UN Environment chief

Greenhouse gas emissions are down and air quality has gone up, as governments react to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the head of the UN Environment…

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