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heavy-duty vehicle (HDV).

Heavy-duty vehicles a major contributor to escalating pollution levels

Trucks and buses contribute to economic growth, but stringent regulations are needed to curb their emissions causing major environment and health impacts.
By UNEP
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen on podium speaking to UN Environment Assembly.

Beating plastic pollution

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

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
Construction Workers

Green shoots: Are COVID-19 recovery funds helping the environment?

Researchers found green spending is concentrated in wealthier countries and populations, threatening to reinforce dangerous pre-pandemic inequities.
By UNEP
An image of a construction worker

Are we on track for a Green Recovery? Not yet

A new report by UNEP and Oxford University of Oxford paints a not so rosy picture
By UNEP
Pedestrians First activists in Lusaka on early morning walk to advocate for safer walkways and zebra

Sharing the road: Connecting streets to people

Where pedestrians and cyclists matter in road design
By UNEP

Our water, our future

How women are pushing national change in one of Africa’s smallest nations.
By UNEP
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