Category: Environment EN

Wetlands provide crucial ecosystem services, combat flooding, & support high biodiversity! 🦗 But they're disappearing fast: over 85% of the world's wetlands have already been lost. Here are 5 key facts about these ecosystems. Source: IPBES via UN Biodiversity

Humans are depleting natural resources at almost double the rate at which they can regenerate, research has shown. The overuse of these resources – caused by poor farming practices, logging and overconsumption – can create water shortages, oil and mineral depletion, forest cover loss and species extinction. If we don’t change the way we live and consume now, by 2050 we will need 3 planet...

Since the 1950s, researchers estimate humanity has produced 9.2 billion tonnes of plastic, some 7 billion tonnes of which have become waste. A major source of plastic pollution are single-use plastic products, which are not circulated in the economy, overwhelming waste systems and entering the environment. Some of the most common single-use plastic products are water bottles, dispensing...

Want to keep your surroundings cool? Plant trees. How do trees cool the air? The most obvious way trees cool the air is by shading. Reducing the amount of sunlight striking buildings and pavement reduces the amount of energy that is absorbed and re-radiated into the air. Trees also cool the air by a process known as “transpiration cooling”. As trees release water into the atmosphere from...

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99% of us breathe polluted air. Let’s take action! Here's how you can reduce your air pollution footprint: > Walk or cycle more > Switch to energy-efficient appliances > Dispose waste responsibly > Choose public transport or electric vehicles > Use renewable energy > Switch to clean cooking methods > Advocate for green spaces Let's make cleaner air and healthier...

Like everyone else, birds need to drink lots of water and shelter from the heat during the hot weather. However, unlike the rest of us, they can’t turn on a tap for some cold water, or switch on an air conditioner to cool down. The best thing people can do for our birds is to place a dish of water in the shade so that the birds can have a drink or cool off in it. Make sure it’s not too deep...

How long does your trash really stick around? From banana peels to plastic diapers, every item tells a story. Some last millions of years. Let’s rethink what we toss. Source: The Story of Stuff Project  

Where Nature and Mobility Thrive Together This image beautifully captures the vision of a sustainable, inclusive, and nature-integrated city. Here’s what makes this urban street exemplary: > Linear rain gardens overflowing with wildflowers absorb stormwater, reduce urban heat, and bring biodiversity into the heart of the city. > Protected bicycle lanes, safely separated from traffic,...

A Regional Statement on the Microplastics Crisis Towards a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment Jakarta, Manila, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, June 5, 2025 — In celebration of World Environment Day, the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and participating organizations from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia are calling...