THE WORLD MUST REDUCE EMISSIONS BY 7.6% ANNUALLY IN THE NEXT DECADE TO ACHIEVE THE 1.5ºC GOAL
According to a new UN report, published last November 26, with the current climate commitments, the world is headed for a temperature increase of 3.2ºC by the end of the century. The technologies and policies required to reduce emissions already exist, and must be implemented immediately. Only 5 members of the […]
PROGRESS IS OBSERVED IN THE REDUCTION OF PLASTIC POLLUTION
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the United Nations Environment Program publish the first annual progress report of the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment (in English, New Plastics Economy Global Commitment). According to the report, companies establish actions to reduce problematic plastic packaging and increase the use of plastic [...]
GLOBAL WATER QUALITY ALLIANCE LAUNCHES TO TACKLE THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the European Commission's Joint Research Center (JRC) have this week launched the World Water Quality Alliance (WWQA) in "Ispra" , Italy. The Alliance will provide governments and other stakeholders with relevant evidence-based assessments, scenarios and solutions and services [...]
