Recognizing that the continued deterioration and degradation of the world’s natural ecosystems were having major impacts on the lives and livelihoods of people everywhere, world
Two in five of the world’s plant species are at risk of extinction as a result of the destruction of the natural world, according to
Last year, the UN General Assembly designated 29 September as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction, recognizing the fundamental role that sustainable
If the environmental cost of food production were factored into the price tag of products on supermarket aisles, then the prices of meat, dairy and
The European Tourism Manifesto alliance, the voice of the European travel and tourism sector, calls on Member States to urgently agree on harmonised travel restrictions
The number of people in Latin America and the Caribbean living in extreme poverty could surpass 83 million this year due to the impacts of
The World Food Programme has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic could cause one of the worst food crises since World War II. It predicts a doubling of the
To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism–
The Asia-Pacific region is one of the world’s most ethnically and culturally diverse regions. It is also one of its most biodiverse. Yet local marine
Vilnius gives public space to bars and cafes to allow physical distancing during lockdown Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, has announced plans to turn the city into
“Rampant deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of agriculture, intensive farming, mining and infrastructure development, as well as the exploitation of wild species have created a ‘perfect storm’
There is a strong link between economic activity and global carbon dioxide emissions, due to the dominance of fossil fuel sources of energy. This coupling suggests we
