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Why nature-based solutions for cities are the future of urban resilience

The world is becoming increasingly urban. Cities are now home to 55 per cent of the global population of 8.2 billion, a figure projected to increase to more than 68 …

11 Nov 2026

Institutional alignment vital to meet Asia’s trillions of dollars in sustainable finance needs

Hosting over 120 delegates, the Hong Kong edition of Unlocking capital for sustainability also announced Eco-Business’ partnership with …

As world heads for overshoot of 1.5°C, adaptation is too slow

Growth in international public adaptation finance flows are flattening, rising by just US$1 billion between 2023 and 2024.

Nature is making a comeback, but the world must move faster to meet restoration targets: report

A UN report published today finds that 252 million hectares (ha) across 149 countries are being restored, creating …

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27 October 2026

UNEP report lays out emission cuts needed for return to 1.5°C

19 October 2026

Nairobi Convention marks 40 years as COP12 charts future of ocean governance

New US$78 million initiative to restore land, improve livelihoods across Great Green Wall countries

3 October 2026

'Cool leaders', a roadmap and nature for cooling: Global Cooling Pledge acts on heat

29 September 2026

Every US$1 invested in climate and clean-air action can return US$15: UN

24 September 2026

Resilience and credible regulation key to unlocking the US$210 billion Thailand needs to decarbonise by 2035

7 September 2026

UNEP: World set to cross 1.5°C global warming, but can still limit, adapt to and return from higher temperatures

31 August 2026

Greening lands, feeding people: UN awards three restoration flagships at UNCCD COP17

20 August 2026

Multilateralism, regional policies vital to derisk capital and meet Philippines’ US$72 billion finance needs

29 July 2026

From courts to legislatures, countries are embedding just transition in law and policy

11 July 2026

From promises to progress: why the Bonn conference must push the needle on climate change

7 July 2026

UNEP, partners ramp up efforts to address major methane leaks as UN chief urges rapid cuts

25 June 2026

Stronger policy signals needed to unlock US$200 billion in Asean energy investment amid global uncertainties

2 June 2026

50 cities for climate action: avoiding and adapting to a 50°C world

24 May 2026

Climate action key to affordable housing, but buildings decarbonisation stalls

5 May 2026

New regional partnerships to drive joint environmental action in Central Asia

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