Environment

Wangari Maathai at Copenhagen Climate Conference
Environment

Restoring landscapes, fighting climate change

— The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues - says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day
Littered Beach in Loko Town, Yams Farm, Western Area, Sierra Leone
Environment

Plastic waste risks marine livelihoods in Sierra Leone

Beach clean-ups among efforts to tackle the issue, more awareness needed
Environment

How Africa benefits from the new historic “high seas” treaty on maritime biodiversity

Treaty obligates States to adopt ocean conservation measures with fair and equitable sharing of benefits
Young climate activists take part in demonstrations at the COP26
Environment

UN General Assembly declares access to clean and healthy environment a universal human right

The resolution notes that the right to a healthy environment is related to existing international law and affirms that its promotion requires the full implementation of multilateral environmental agreements.
UN News
Cameroonian activist, Cécile Ndjebet, winner of the 2022 Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award.
Environment

Cameroonian activist wins Wangari Maathai Forest Champions’ Award 2022

Sixth winner of the award announced at the XV World Forestry Congress in Seoul, South Korea
By FAO
Environment

UNEP celebrates 50 years of solving the world's environmental challenges

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) turns 50 this year, calling for more action on conservation.
By UNEP
An image of Wangari Maathai
Environment

‘The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues’

— says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day.
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen on podium speaking to UN Environment Assembly.
Environment

Beating plastic pollution

Historic day as countries commit to develop a legally binding agreement.
By UNEP
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