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  1. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    in June will be a key pivot point around which we can accelerate action to tackle the triple planetary crisis. Learn more and find out how you can be part of .

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  2. 15 hours ago

    We need science, we need people & we need action. We are . A new platform inspired by the 2021-2030 to drive action, to restore, protect & sustainably live with the ocean. Sign up now:

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  3. 18 hours ago

    Receive monthly curated updates on the latest: 🧪 science and data 📄 publications 📕 stories 🎥 videos 🖥 events 🖇 jobs and more Our Newsletter 👉

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    Feb 4

    Plastic pollution is such a big challenge, we need to come at it through different tracks converging on the same road: one which alters our relationship with plastics.

    Ahead of , our Executive Director answered questions about the push to and the deliberations by Member States on a global agreement on plastic pollution.
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  5. Feb 5

    🚨 Cigarettes 🚬 contain filters are composed of microplastics that decompose & release microplastics, heavy metals & many other chemicals ⤵️ Impacting ecosystems’ health & services for

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  6. Feb 5

    Our Pollution Dashboard displays the global state of air pollution, major sources, the impact on human health & national efforts to tackle this critical issue. When we , we improve our health & environmental & mitigate .

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  7. Feb 5

    Our work with the global environmental community is more critical than ever in the face of a triple planetary crisis. is an opportunity to recognize the significant progress made for people and 🌍 and to address the planetary challenges ahead.

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  8. Feb 4

    is set to resume later this month, with action at hand. Don't miss key updates ahead of the Environment Assembly and the commemoration of ➡️

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    Feb 4

    Don't miss your chance to apply for accreditation! 🚨 CLOSING TODAY:

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    Feb 2

    Cigarette butts are the most discarded waste item worldwide. New partnership by and will raise awareness of the damage microplastics in cigarette filters cause to the environment and health.

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  11. Feb 4

    We are losing soil biodiversity at an alarming rate, according to Here are 5️⃣ drivers of soil biodiversity loss. Act

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    Jan 31

    DYK that🚬butts are primarily plastic❓ 📢From today we are partnering with to raise awareness & drive action on the extensive environmental & human health impacts of microplastics in🚬filters. ​​Join the campaign

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    Feb 4

    A warm welcome to Catherine Russell, 's new Executive Director. We at look forward to deepening our partnership with UNICEF facing the .

    Thank you for welcoming me into the family. I’m honored and excited to serve as ’s new Executive Director alongside the organization's greatest asset: its staff. They are heroes, working every day, everywhere, . Here goes day 1!
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  14. Feb 4

    Ahead of , our Executive Director answered questions about the push to and the deliberations by Member States on a global agreement on plastic pollution.

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  15. Feb 4

    Sometimes, to you have to LOOK CLOSER 🔍 Cosmetic products leak around 3,800 tons of microplastics into the environment per year. These end up in our ocean 🌊, & ultimately in our food chain. for : .

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  16. Feb 3

    São Tomé & Príncipe’s waste is either thrown into the sea or burnt in the open, resulting in harmful emissions causing health & environmental degradation UNEP has partnered with São Tomé & Príncipe to better the waste management over the next 3 years⤵️

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  17. Feb 3

    Wetlands are fragile ecosystems that make a crucial contribution to biodiversity, climate mitigation, freshwater availability, & economic resilience. They are unsung heroes of the & a key 🗝️ ally in the fight to stop biodiversity loss.

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  18. Feb 3

    🚨 : Cigarette butts🚬 are the most discarded waste item worldwide 🆕 partnership with will raise awareness & drive action on the extensive environmental & human health impacts of plastics in cigarette filters.

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    Feb 3

    The planet is reeling under the weight of . Plastic pollution is killing marine life. Threatening food security. Contributing to . Harming economic & human health. At we can & ensure

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  20. Feb 3

    🚨In January alone, multiple storms caused deadly flooding across Western Europe & South-Eastern Africa, offering a stark reminder of the . Learn how UNEP is working globally to prepare communities for the increasing effects of flooding➡️

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