The One Planet Summit for biodiversity will kick off on 11 January. Global leaders will mobilize commitments to protect ecosystems and make links to human health. Check out more.
An astonishing 10 per cent of global emissions may come from food waste. A new report provides the latest estimates on the scope of the problem, and outlines the first comprehensive method to track and reduce it. Read more.
The UN Statistical Commission launched talks on a new framework to value the contributions nature makes to human well-being. It could transform decisions on the economy and the environment. Read more.
The UN chief told the Powering Past Coal Alliance Summit that now is the time to phase out coal, as among the most important actions to limit global warming. Plus: It’s now cheaper to build renewable energy systems. Read the statement.