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Scientific evidence shows that environmental risks are responsible for a major share of cardiovascular disease, which is the most common cause of death in Europe. A European Environment Agency analysis, published today, provides an overview of the link between environment and cardiovascular disease, highlighting that addressing pollution, extreme temperatures, and other environmental risks are…

More than 10 years have passed since the release of the report 'Sick Water? The Central Role of Wastewater Management in Sustainable Development', and despite some progress, significant amounts of wastewater are still being released untreated into the environment with negative repercussions for the environment and human livelihood. This new report, “Wastewater - Turning problem to…

Addis Ababa, 17 August 2023 – Africa’s private sector can bolster its green agenda and drive increased GDP, higher income per capita, create tens of millions of jobs, and foster collaboration between governments, businesses and local communities, according to a comprehensive study published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The Africa Environment Outlook for Business is…

Countries worldwide have pledged through the UN Convention to Combat Desertification to halt, and then reverse, land degradation that is affecting the health of soils and ecosystems globally. Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) is an innovative approach to achieve this: it aims to prevent and reduce strains on land health while also reversing past damage. The ultimate goal is to…

Open access (OA) enables important and pertinent research findings relating to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to reach a broad and diverse audience of scientists, policymakers, and practitioners. Scientific analyses and results can thus be translated into actionable strategies, that promote the achievement of SDGs targets. Books have the scope required to thoroughly and…

The Pope has issued a blistering, lengthy attack on climate deniers – and what needs to happen at COP28 "a broad change in the irresponsible lifestyle connected with the Western model would have a significant long-term impact" There are references to hazards incl. drought, foods, the issue of renewable energy and the future of our planet, etc.What to Expect from COP28 in Dubai? What is…