how the Republic of Korea is taking on plastic pollution
Jeju province has built 1,700 unstaffed drop-off depots, known as Clean Houses, where nearby residents must drop off…
Messages from United Nations’ officials for World Environment Day 2025
Plastic pollution is choking our planet – harming ecosystems, well-being, and the climate. Plastic waste clogs rivers, pollutes the…
Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution in Jamaica
Organized by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), National Environmental Awareness Week 2025 will take place in…
Everything you should know about microplastics
If you’ve been following the global conversation around plastic pollution, you’ve probably heard of microplastics. These small particles…
Enabling policy | UNEP – UN Environment Programme
UNEP works to initiate integrated policy changes towards sustainability and circularity. UNEP supports policymakers in their decision making…
Pre-Launch of the Global Plastics Hub
Date: 29 May 2025 Time: 3:00 to 4:30 UTC+3 Register: Here As part of the celebration of World…
Answering 10 burning questions about plastic pollution
Ahead of World Environment Day, here’s a closer look at what plastic pollution is, why it’s such a…
African countries to protect environmental and public health through improved wastewater surveillance
According to a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report, less than 5 per cent of wastewater in many…
UNEP and Zero Waste Foundation partner to advance global sustainability with data-driven environmental solutions
Nairobi, 12 March 2025 – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has partnered with the Zero Waste Foundation…