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139 countries get funds to take fast action on nature ahead of global agreement on biodiversity National governments eligible for new grants of $300,000 from the GEF to update and align biodiversity protection plans with expert guidance from UNDP and UNEP Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework expected to be adopted later in 2022 will aim to halt and reverse biodiversity loss within a decade With global biodiversity loss at dangerous levels, 139 countries have received a lifeline to fast-track efforts to conserve, protect and restore species and ecosys

To win real climate action, we need to clearly show how that benefits people – and talk more frankly about the risks of inaction

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives celebrated its first-year anniversary vibrantly on June 1, 2022. The luxury tourist resort located at Fari Islands, in the North Male’ Atoll is a 45-minute journey by speedboat or a 10-minute seaplane trip from Velana International

Thirty-three Small Island Developing States join $515 million USD Global Environment Facility initiative to manage hazardous chemicals and waste Joint efforts will prevent the release of over 23,000 metric tons of toxic chemicals and more than 185,000 metric tons of marine litter in island states within five years Tourism, shipping, and recycling companies to facilitate the improved transportation and treatment of islands’ waste

There is no safe level of lead exposure, and even relatively low levels of exposure can cause serious and irreversible neurological damage, resulting in decreased IQ and increased behavioral issues. Lead paint is an important source of exposure to children and the environment due to the use of intentionally-added lead compounds and can be preventable.  Following the Paint Reformulation Technical Guidelines, lead content in paint dropped from more than 34,000 parts per million (ppm) to 56 ppm in a paint company.