Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The UN Conference on the Human Environment 1972 in Stockholm marked the beginning of a global awareness of the interdependence between people, other living species and our planet, as well as the es

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In this round up of 2025, we share the Special Collections published throughout the year to mark key UN observation days and events.

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In this article, Estelle Dehon KC of Cornerstone Barristers examines seven key takeaways from COP30 and what they signal going forward.

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Latest insights on Nature and Biodiversity from Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week's Advisory Committee.

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Drawing on insights from the United Nations 10-Member Group on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the SDGs, Beyond 2030  reviews the framework’s achievements to date and delivers critical insights into how the SDGs can guide global cooperation and decisive local action well beyond 2030.

By decoding environmental signals preserved in glaciers, this study reconstructs past climate variability. These long-term insights provide a powerful baseline to understand how today’s rapid warming deviates from natural patterns—and why urgent action is needed.

This study uncovers a surprising connection: climate-driven changes in water cycles may influence seismic activity. It highlights how deeply interconnected Earth systems are—and why understanding these links is critical for anticipating future risks.

The contamination of marine environments by chemical pollutants poses a significant threat to both ecosystem health and human food safety, affecting marine One Health by disrupting the interconnected
Drawing inspiration from recent European Union agricultural and environmental policy reforms, this study examines the barriers between scientific advancements, farm-scale applications, and the implementation of agricultural policies.

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