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World Environment Day

05 June 2018
“Beat Plastic Pollution”, the theme for World Environment Day 2018, is a call to action for all of us to come together to combat one of the great environmental challenges of our time. Chosen by this year’s host, India, the...

Water Challenge Badge in Norwegian is here!

04 June 2018
We are delighted to announce that the Water Challenge Badge is now available online in Norwegian! The Water Challenge Badge is designed to show the crucial role water plays for life on our planet as well as for human wellbeing. The...

FAO, UNDP scale up education on climate change in Montenegro

23 May 2018
FAO’s climate change publication for teachers, available in Montenegrin, now used in UNDP’s ambitious educating teachers programme Around a quarter of human-produced carbon-dioxide is absorbed by the ocean, causing it to acidify and ultimately harming marine life, fishing and tourism. This...

Climate Change Challenge Badge in French is here!

23 May 2018
We are delighted to announce that the Climate Change Challenge Badge is now available online in French! This booklet is packed with activities to help you learn about the vital role the climate plays in supporting life on Earth. The...

International Day for Biological Diversity!

22 May 2018
The Value of Biodiversity While there is a growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset of tremendous value to present and future generations, the number of species is being significantly reduced by certain human activities. The Convention on Biological...