Standing on the ruins of education. Voices silenced by #ClimateChange .

Everyday environmental journalists bravely speak up on the harsh realities communities face.

We must protect #PressFreedom to tell these stories.

On #WorldPressFreedomDay , join us: unesco.org/en/days/press-…

Extreme weather is currently devastating southern and eastern Africa with flooding and drought while forecasted weather predictions suggest the situation may get worse and last into 2025. United Nations officials on what needs to happen now: tinyurl.com/57b37m97

The Specific International Programme under the @MinamataMEA has launched its fourth round of funding.

Eligible countries can apply by 31 July: minamataconvention.org/en/implementat…

Environmental defenders are nature’s truest allies. Journalists are some of the most important defenders we have

World #PressFreedom Day focuses on journalism in the face of the #EnvironmentalCrisis . As UN Environment Programme says, journalists save lives & unearth truth: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Worldwide, journalists risk their lives to bring us the truth about critical topics, including environmental issues.

On Friday’s #WorldPressFreedomDay , join UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 in recognizing & celebrating journalists' crucial role in shaping a better future. unesco.org/en/days/press-…

.UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 report reveals 70% of environmental journalists have been attacked for their work.

At least 749 journalists or news media reporting on environmental issues have been attacked in the last 15 years.

UNESCO is calling for stronger support for environmental journalists and…

Entire communities in #Indonesia are being uprooted due to rising sea levels.

Refugees, internally displaced & stateless people are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, facing dire consequences.

Let's champion #PressFreedom to highlight these stories:…

Environmental journalists are a vital part of combatting the triple planetary crisis. Yet, they increasingly face harassment, assault & more.

3 May is #WorldPressFreedomDay . Find out more about UNEP’s work on human rights and the environment.

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Since 2016, 2,691 rights defenders were killed. Over 1/2 were environmental defenders.

This is unacceptable.

2024 is the biggest election year in history- a tremendous opportunity for change. Don't let it go to waste. Vote for defenders. For our planet. For our rights Global Citizen ⭕

Goal 15: Life on Land is Global Goals's Goal of the Month for May!

Humanity relies on nature for survival but also threatens it, putting over one million species at risk of extinction.

The #GlobalGoals are key in addressing this & restoring ecosystems: un.org/sustainabledev…

Protecting those who protect our planet!

Tune in to UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳's #WorldPressFreedomDay Conference in #Chile , highlighting the threats faced by environmental journalists.

Let's unite to safeguard #PressFreedom and environmental voices worldwide!
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Register today for Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Knowledge Day and discover actions and benefits for achieving climate, biodiversity and land-related goals under the Rio Conventions. unep.org/events/unep-ev…

Because stories like Poopo Lake must be told, “Journalism in the face of the Environmental Crisis” is the focus of this year’s #PressFreedom Day.

UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 explains here: unesco.org/en/days/press-… #GenerationRestoration

The #WorldPressFreedomDay Conference 2024 will bring together key actors.

The powerful voice of Michelle Bachelet in fostering dialogue in favor of the environment will be present.

unesco.org/en/articles/wo… UNESCO-Oficina Regional Multisectorial en Santiago Vocería de Gobierno de Chile Cancillería Chile 🇨🇱 @unescoeast

Now underway: nominations for the 2024 #EarthChamps laureates. Info here: unep.org/championsofear…

Protecting those on the frontlines of the climate crisis must be a top G7 and global priority. United Nations climate special adviser Selwin Hart at #G7Italy meeting: g7italy.it/en/the-g7-coun…

Collective action is how #OurCommonFuture can be made healthier, safer and more prosperous for people and the planet for current and future generations.

During #CPD57 , see more from UNFPA and join the global call for #ClimateAction : unf.pa/cpd57

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It is now the second time Kenya is affected by floods in less than a year.

We need emergency assistance like the one provided by Kenya Red Cross in support of Government efforts.

But we also need longer term solutions to the climate crisis.

For 30 years, UNPA has supported CITES to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that conservation provides to people and the planet.

2024 series is now available: unstamps.org/shop/endangere…

🌍 Taking the lead in the global fight against desertification, #SaudiArabia will host #WorldEnvironmentDay and the #UNCCDCOP16 in Riyadh this year.

#UNited4Land , we can fulfill our promise to restore 1 billion ha of land by 2030 for a sustainable + resilient future 🙌 via UN Environment Programme