United Nations Environment Programme

The publication presents concrete case studies from within the UNEP-led Climate Neutral Network (CN Net) that showcase concrete initiatives undertaken by diverse actors in a variety of sectors on...

Tropical forest canopies are thought to contain the greatest species diversity on earth, however, little is known about them. This report summarizes the studies of a tropical forest canopy facilitated...

In an effort to protect the Earth from the damaging effect by certain chemical compounds, governments have brokered many international agreements. These agreements have succeeded in curbing the...

This publication provides a snapshot of the progress being made to adopt and implement key actions that can significantly improve air quality.

As the world is witnessing dramatic changes in the environment, in technology, in the economy, and in society, ‘Business as usual’ is no longer acceptable. The Coronavirus pandemic has amplified...

This publication uses satellite data (past and present), maps, photographs and other illustrations to highlight areas of environmental change in the Nile basin. Visual elements are accompanied by a...

The Africa Environment Outlook or Youth (AEO) is the youth version of the AEO report and has resulted from the combined efforts of young people from all over Africa. It is a report of Africa’s...

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This publication is one in a...

This stunning 400-page Atlas is a unique and powerful publication which brings to light stories of environmental change at more than 100 locations spread across every country in Africa. There are more...

This first edition of the Africa Environment Outlook (AEO) report is a significant milestone in the collaboration between UNEP and the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN). Africa...

The Africa Environment Outlook (AEO) Case Studies, is a complimentary report to the AEO Report. The report examines the interaction between the environment and human livelihoods, in order to improve...

This report highlights the central position Africa’s environment continues to play in sustainable development, as well as its potential to achieve progress in the implementation of the Millennium...

Environment risks are blamed for about 28 per cent of Africa’s disease burden, and this includes diarrhoea, respiratory infections and malaria, which collectively account for 60 per cent of known...

This Africa Water Atlas is a visual account of Africa's endowment and use of water resources, revealed through 224 maps and 104 satellite images, as well as some 500 graphics, hundreds of compelling...

Through a combination of ground photographs, current and historical satellite images, and narrative based on extensive scientific evidence, this publication illustrates how humans have altered their...

This publication discusses the scientific background of the African elephant and the effect of the ivory trade on its endangered population. A chapter on the counting of elephants provides the reader...

The earthquake and tsunami of 26 December 2004, and the events that followed, will be remembered as among the worst human tragedies in history. This report provides a preliminary ground-level look at...

Urban air quality is increasingly being recognized as a major public health and environmental issue in both developed and developing nations. This review provides policy-relevant information and...