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The killing of seven humanitarians by an Israeli strike in Gaza on Tuesday – 196 overall since hostilities began last October – is “an inevitable result” of the way the war is being fought, said the UN chief.

Bangkok (Thailand), 2 April 2024 - A first-ever mapping of waste trafficking trends from Europe to Southeast Asia has been published today. Produced by the UN

Treaties and diplomacy are key to curbing climate turmoil

The UN and its global partners will grapple with the massive loss of animal and plant species, and how to avoid further extinction, at a major conference beginning 23 January. Here’s a primer on what, exactly, biodiversity is, and how the UN can help support efforts to enable nature to survive and thrive.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Justice are organising an event in Paris.

Nairobi, 22 November 2023 – Environmental rule of law around the world is rapidly transforming due to technological innovation, the COVID-19 pandemic, public concerns over climate change and the rise of racial and social justice movements. A report published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) provides a series of recommendations to governments.

A growing number of Indigenous Peoples around the world are turning to the courts to compel action on climate change and other environmental perils.

Ministry of Lands says it is winding up the process in Nairobi under the Ardhisasa platform.

Chinese courts have pledged to strengthen judicial protection of biodiversity and advance the building of a legal system for conserving biodiversity, so as to beautify the environment and increase people's sense of security, fulfillment and happiness.

The Head of UNEP’s law division outlines how indigenous and local communities can benefit from products based on plants and animals harvested from their lands.