Today is #WorldChimpanzeeDay. Our closest relatives in the animal kingdom play a vital role in keeping forests alive, but habitat loss and trafficking are pushing these great apes closer to extinction. Protecting chimpanzees means protecting biodiversity #ForNature — and a part of ourselves.

Critical energy transition minerals are essential for clean energy, and demand is expected to nearly triple by 2030. Today’s UN High-Level Meeting on Critical Energy Transition Minerals will explore their sustainable extraction and use. Latest UNEP updates on pollution action: bit.ly/4fdXz8J

More than 1 billion Africans walk or cycle every day. Yet many roads remain unsafe for those who use them.  See how African cities are investing in cycling infrastructure to improve health, ease congestion and cut pollution #NowForClimate: https://ow.ly/Ilcn50Zn9Xg 

“In summer, I no longer have a schedule. I have heat windows.” In this personal reflection from Paris, UNEP’s Sophie Loran describes how extreme heat reshapes daily routines, from avoiding the metro at the hottest hours to seeking refuge in parks, museums & other cool spaces: https://bit.ly/4wCvb7b

Imagine a world with cleaner air, thriving ecosystems and resilient communities. Now imagine helping make it a reality. Explore our latest job opportunities and discover where your skills can make an impact for #ForPeopleForPlanet. https://www.unep.org/work-with-us

Clean energy is scaling fast, with renewables leading to new power capacity, creating jobs and making energy more affordable each year. The transition is already underway. Join us #NowForClimate: https://www.unep.org/topics/energy/renewable-energy/renewable-energy

Scientists warn Earth could exceed a key global warming target within a decade. This #HopeDay, see how emerging climate-friendly technologies could help slash emissions driving global warming: https://tinyurl.com/4t85x7en

Sand and dust storms are natural phenomena, but they are growing increasingly frequent and severe. This #SDSDay, here is everything you need to know about sand and dust storms, and how humanity can rein in their destructive impact: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

50 billion tonnes of sand are used every year, making it the world’s 2nd most used resource after water. But we are extracting it faster than nature can replenish it. UNEP report warns unsustainable sand extraction is threatening ecosystems and livelihoods: bit.ly/3SN6N4d

Meet Willi, one of the world's last genetically wild horses, who arrived in Kazakhstan. Absent from this landscape for 200 years, Przewalski's horses are returning to the wilderness of the steppe. On #WorldHorseDay, learn more about this #GenerationRestoration success story: tinywebs.site/UXeYzO

We rely on nature for our survival. Yet, over one million species are at risk of extinction due to human activity. The #GlobalGoals offer solutions to address the decline in biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystems: www.un.org/sustainabled...

The Montreal Protocol has phased out 99% of ozone-depleting substances, many of which are powerful greenhouse gases. By curbing these pollutants and shielding carbon sinks from UV damage, it could prevent up to 1°C of warming by 2100: https://ow.ly/Ht1c50Zjc6p

Biodiversity underpins human well-being & a healthy planet. But nature is declining fast, putting global progress at risk. Explore how the Global Biodiversity Framework - the world’s plan to reverse nature loss - helps advance the #GlobalGoals: www.unep.org/interactives...

Overexposure to UV radiation can cause skin cancer. The SunSmart Global UV app by UNEP, @wmo-global.bsky.social, @who.int, and ILO is available for free to help people around the world know when to use sun protection. iOS: apple.co/3GoGFqI Android: bit.ly/3THwwIG

Protecting the planet is a shared mission. From daily choices to global initiatives, UNEP gives you ways to get involved and invest in a better future. Explore how you, too, can make a difference: www.unep.org/get-involved

Nature provides the foundations that sustain all life on Earth, from clean water and healthy soils to the economies built upon them. Dive in to discover how nature can drive economic and social transformation: https://www.unep.org/topics/nature-action/nature-economy

Untreated wastewater remains a major source of water pollution. While treatment has improved globally, it isn't keeping pace w/ population growth, urbanization & rising water demand. A new @un-water.bsky.social report explores the path to a more water-secure future: www.unwater.org/publications...

There was a time when extreme heat was relatively rare. But not anymore. Heatwaves, which are already responsible for almost 500,000 deaths a year, are becoming more frequent, more intense & more dangerous. To help, here are nine ways to stay cool when the temperatures spike: tinyurl.com/3wndpwbw

Climate change is making floods, heatwaves, and storms more dangerous. Early warning systems help predict these risks and alert people in time to act, saving lives, homes, and livelihoods. Explore more about this cost-effective disaster risk reduction approach: www.unep.org/topics/clima...

Climate finance isn’t charity, it’s an investment in global stability and a livable planet. From funding clean energy to drought-resilient seeds for farmers, it cuts emissions and strengthens communities. Explore why it matters and see real-world impact examples: www.un.org/en/climatech...

One million of the world’s estimated 8 million species are threatened with extinction. But hope is not lost. #GenerationRestoration is reviving habitats bringing back homes for threatened species. Discover six species making a comeback: https://ow.ly/iAMH50ZkXTJ

How much do you know about climate change? Check here for regularly updated facts and findings on climate and its links to the economy, social issues, nature and more. https://www.unep.org/topics/climate-action

Old phones, fridges or laptops don’t just disappear when tossed. The world generates 62 million tonnes of e-waste each year, enough to fill 1.5 million trucks. New regulations, circular design and better recycling can help stop the toxic tide and #BeatWastePollution: https://ow.ly/bHKu50ZkmmZ

From the depths of the ocean to the top of the mountains, nature holds an abundance of sustainable solutions to combat the climate crisis. Explore how nations can tap into the power of nature to build a more sustainable future: https://www.unep.org/facts-about-nature-crisis

Protecting mangroves is a crucial step to lower planet-warming carbon emissions. These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils. More info on the many benefits of mangroves: https://bit.ly/3KMibE0

Without changes, plastic pollution will keep pushing health-related economic losses even higher. But #GEO7 shows it doesn’t have to be this way. See the solutions that can help us #BeatPlasticPollution and build a healthier planet: https://www.unep.org/interactives/geo-7-feature/

Years of deforestation have severely impacted Comoros, leading to drying rivers & eroded soils. A UNEP & the GEF restoration project is reversing this trend by improving water access, farmland productivity, and community resilience to climate change. Read on: https://tinyurl.com/4vrkb2r9

In a world where you can be anything, be kind to nature. From climate change to disasters, our planet is under pressure — yet nature holds the key to resilience and life itself. Let’s act with kindness towards nature, which sustains us all: https://www.unep.org/topics/nature-action

Trends come and go, but the waste stays… piling up in landfills and polluting our planet. The solution? Buy less, wear longer, repair, swap, and choose circular fashion. Here are other ways to reduce waste in the fashion industry: https://ow.ly/XlKp50ZjBvb

Extreme heat is no longer rare. Heatwaves, already responsible for almost 500,000 deaths a year, are becoming more frequent, more intense and more dangerous. Here are nine ways to stay cool when temperatures spike: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/nine-ways-stay-cool-during-heatwave