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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. 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.

  3. Ozone layer recovery is on track, helping avoid global warming ... - UNEP

    NAIROBI, 9 January 2023 – The ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades, with the global phaseout of ozone-depleting chemicals already benefitting efforts to mitigate climate change. This is …

  4. 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 …

  5. About the United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP

    UNEP is the global champion for the environment with programmes focusing on sustainable development, climate, biodiversity and more.

  6. 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 …

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

    Sep 15, 2021 · But in 1985, a hole was confirmed in the ozone layer over Antarctica. The world’s natural sun shield, which protects humans, plants, animals and ecosystems from excessive ultraviolet …

  8. How the pact to protect the ozone layer is helping counter ... - UNEP

    Jan 29, 2025 · “The Montreal Protocol has helped protect the world from the sun’s deadly ultraviolet radiation,” said Megumi Seki, Executive Secretary of the Ozone Secretariat administered by the …

  9. Looking back at top moments for the environment in 2023

    Dec 28, 2023 · From a landmark agreement on climate change to a global pact to limit chemical pollution, the last year has been dotted with environmental milestones.

  10. About Montreal Protocol - UNEP

    Oct 29, 2018 · The Montreal Protocol The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is the landmark multilateral environmental agreement that regulates the production and …