China and Africa Unite to Beat Plastic Pollution on World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, experts from the Chinese mainland and Kenya explore plastic pollution, local action and China-Africa partnerships to build a sustainable future.
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Beating Plastic Pollution: UNEP Chinese Office Marks World Environment Day
UNEP’s Chinese office marked the 52nd World Environment Day in Beijing with a ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ event, rallying global efforts and showcasing solutions to plastic overuse.
Global Push for a Plastic Pollution Treaty: A Call to Action Before Geneva Talks
As governments gear up in Geneva for a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution, voices from around the world call for an all-of-society push to protect nature and public health.
Ending Plastic Pollution: How Policy and Tech Innovations Can Turn the Tide
Explore how policy reforms and tech innovations are joining forces to tackle plastic pollution ahead of World Environment Day 2025.
How You Can #BeatPlasticPollution on World Environment Day
Wake up to the reality of microplastics in our bodies and planet. Learn how 11M tons of plastic leak into ecosystems each year and how you can #BeatPlasticPollution.
Replacing Plastic with Bamboo: The Chinese Mainland’s Answer to a Global Crisis
As plastic waste hits 400M tonnes, bamboo emerges as a fast-growing, biodegradable resource. Explore the Chinese mainland’s bamboo solution for global climate impact.
Pacific Islands Battle Ocean Plastic Crisis
Pacific Island nations face a surge of marine plastic pollution, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods. Global partnerships and local innovation are driving change.
Study Finds Tiny Plastics Disrupt Terrestrial Food Webs
A new study reveals how tiny plastic particles are disrupting terrestrial food webs, highlighting the urgent need to address plastic waste in land ecosystems.
UN Plastics Treaty Stalls as U.S. Withdraws Support for Mandatory Production Caps
UN member states failed to agree on a groundbreaking plastics treaty as the U.S. withdrew support for mandatory production caps, highlighting the clash between environmental goals and economic interests.
Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution Stalls as Nations Clash on Production Caps
Over 100 nations push for global plastic production caps, but oil-producing countries block agreement at UN plastic talks, delaying the treaty.
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