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UN: global drinking water shortage is a new reality, not just a "crisis"
UN: global drinking water shortage is a new reality, not just a "crisis"

Almost 2 billion people on the planet already live in conditions of permanent drought

The global agreement on the protection of international waters is already in force. When will Ukraine join?
The global agreement on the protection of international waters is already in force. When will Ukraine join?

BBNJ rules become binding for 81 countries that have already ratified it

Total eco-boycott: Trump withdraws the US from the UN climate convention
Total eco-boycott: Trump withdraws the US from the UN climate convention

Scientists are outraged, accusing the country's administration of authoritarianism and anti-science attitudes

Financing emission reduction projects: UNDP accepts applications from Ukrainian businesses
Financing emission reduction projects: UNDP accepts applications from Ukrainian businesses

Companies may participate in ITMO programs in the future and receive funds for eco-modernization

COP30 kicks off in Brazil. Focus on real action to curb climate change
COP30 kicks off in Brazil. Focus on real action to curb climate change

Following the climate conference, it is expected that countries will implement specific measures to achieve their NDCs

The world cannot achieve the 1.5°C climate target – UN
The world cannot achieve the 1.5°C climate target – UN

If governments stick to their current commitments, global temperatures will rise by around 2.5°C

November 6 – International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
November 6 – International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

Due to Russia's armed aggression, damage to Ukraine's environment has already amounted to almost UAH 6 trillion

Most countries do not have time to triple RES capacity by 2030, as promised at COP28 – Ember
Most countries do not have time to triple RES capacity by 2030, as promised at COP28 – Ember

The gap between the plans and the real situation is close to 4 TW

The world's largest climate trial is over: what the judges decided
The world's largest climate trial is over: what the judges decided

The non-binding conclusion is a turning point in international climate law

Earth Day on March, 20th: History and Interesting Facts
Earth Day on March, 20th: History and Interesting Facts

This spring day is a great reason to start a new healthy eco-habit for yourself

The US withdraws from the UN fund to compensate for climate change damage
The US withdraws from the UN fund to compensate for climate change damage

Climate-related programs are being scaled back both internationally and domestically

Major polluting countries failed to submit their new climate plans to the UN in time
Major polluting countries failed to submit their new climate plans to the UN in time

Global warming efforts were under pressure after US President Donald Trump