Nearly ten years after the Paris Agreement -- a legally binding commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions -- the gap between climate goals and government actions remains stubborn.

Decoupling growth from environmental harm through circular economies is key to SDG 8—unlocking jobs, equity, and sustainability for future generations, says UNEP.

As fashion’s environmental toll mounts, UNEP is supporting small- and medium-sized textile manufacturers reduce their impact on the planet.

A team of planetary scientists, ecologists, and marine biologists affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and one in the U.K., has found evidence suggesting that parts of the world's ...

Yikes: We Just Crossed a Planetary Boundary 66 Million Years in the Making This time, we won’t be able to blame any mass extinction on an asteroid.

The planetary boundary for ocean acidification —the limit of what Earth can tolerate before the onset of destructive consequences—is a 20% drop in the concentration of calcium carbonate (a ...

Dangerous tipping points Ocean acidification crosses “planetary boundaries” Crisis facing the world's marine ecosystems is getting worse.

As we look ahead, it’s clear that the circular economy is a wealth creation engine. Those who innovate and invest now will define the next era of market leadership.

Eco-design, sustainability, and the circular economy may seem new, but recognized standards are already in place to help you meet these important challenges.