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UNEA-7 talks end with 11 resolutions and lingering divisions

India, Dec. 16 -- UNEA-7 concluded in Nairobi with the adoption of 11 resolutions. Several draft proposals, including one on strengthening UNEP, were dropped. Civil society groups criticised the out... Read More


UN Environmental Assembly drops resolution on strengthening UNEP Nairobi headquarters

India, Dec. 14 -- UNEA-7 dropped a draft resolution to strengthen UNEP's Nairobi headquarters without explanation. The proposal had aimed to consolidate future environmental treaty secretariats under... Read More


Japan to host informal sessions to find common ground on plastics treaty at UNEA-7

India, Dec. 13 -- Japan plans to host informal talks to help break the deadlock on a global plastics treaty. The move comes as UNEA-7 opened in Nairobi on 8 December. Countries remain divided over p... Read More


African countries transitioning from coal but not doing enough to exploit solar potential: UN Report

India, Dec. 11 -- African countries are witnessing a slowdown in coal power development, mirroring the global shift to the use of clean energy sources such as hydropower and solar, a new United Nation... Read More


African protected and conserved areas received highest funding for biodiversity conservation between 2014 and 2024: Report

India, Dec. 11 -- African Protected and Conserved Areas (PCAs) received the highest financial support for biodiversity conservation under the 30x30 international funding initiative, according to a new... Read More


New Peru blight-resistant potato variety to be adapted in East Africa

India, Dec. 1 -- A breakthrough blight-resistant potato variety, CIP-Asiryq, is set to be domesticated in East Africa. It is expected in Kenya within a few years. It promises to reduce costly fungic... Read More