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  1. CCAMLR Convention | UNEP - UN Environment Programme

    Sep 19, 2025 · Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living ResourcesA. OverviewAntarctica is surrounded by an unbroken and dynamic body of water known as the …

  2. Rebuilding the ozone layer: how the world came together for the

    Sep 15, 2021 · The remarkable story of the battle to save the ozone layer starts with science. In the mid-1970s, scientists warned that man-made chemicals in everyday products like aerosols, foams, …

  3. Debunking eight common myths about climate change | UNEP

    Jun 4, 2024 · Here’s a closer look at some of the most popular misconceptions around the climate crisis.

  4. About the United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP

    Safeguarding the environment for future generations The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations’ leading global authority on the environment, driving transformational …

  5. State of the marine environment in Antarctica - UNEP

    Sep 18, 1990 · Human activities have had a major effect on the balance of the Antarctic marine ecosystem, this can be seen by damage of large agae such as kelp that is caused by increased UV …

  6. Inside the effort to track the health of the ozone layer - UNEP

    Sep 15, 2025 · This computer image from October 1987 shows the thinning ozone layer over Antarctica. Photo by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association In 1987, the countries of the world adopted …

  7. About Montreal Protocol - UNEP

    The Montreal Protocol The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is the landmark multilateral environmental agreement that regulates the production and consumption of …

  8. Everything you should know about microplastics - UNEP

    Jun 2, 2025 · If you’ve been following the global conversation around plastic pollution, you’ve probably heard of microplastics. These small particles have turned up everywhere from the depths of the …

  9. Protecting & Restoring Blue Carbon Ecosystems - UNEP

    We work to protect and restore coastal ‘blue carbon’ ecosystems for the sustainable provision of ecosystem services to people and environment. Mangroves and seagrass meadows are coastal …

  10. Record heat sends sea ice into retreat, worrying scientists

    Apr 12, 2022 · The recent collapse of a 1,100km 2 ice shelf in Antarctica came at a time of record high temperatures and is a symptom of a planet in climate crisis, experts say. The Conger ice shelf, which …