UNEP-WCMC and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) are embarking on a new project to support the European Commission in the implementation of the European Union Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR). Agricultural expansion is a major driver of deforestation, forest degradation and biodiversity loss. In recent years, over 90% of tropical deforestation has been either…
How we are working to support gender equality and champion the leadership of Indigenous Peoples and local communities
As the global wetlands conference gets underway in Zimbabwe, find out how our delegation will be involved
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With ever-rising temperatures and mounting pressure on natural resources, we must take urgent action to build drought resilience
Prudence Tangham Galega, co-chair of the Cameroon National Ecosystem Assessment, discusses key milestones achieved during Cameroon’s assessment journey, the challenges faced, and obstacles overcome along the way. Having trained as a judge, Prudence has held senior leadership roles in environmental protection across Africa. She is currently the Director of the Multimedia Legal and Judicial Centre of…
New UNEP-WCMC report outlines options to strengthen private finance sector contributions to NBSAPs
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Report demonstrates breadth of Centre’s work with government, business and scientific communities
UNEP-WCMC’s delegates outline key discussion points for the event, taking place in Nice, France
Achieving peace and prosperity for all is not feasible without addressing the biodiversity crisis
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