UN Environment Programme North America

10/29/2025

The time to invest in climate adaptation is NOW.

To protect lives.

To safeguard economies.

To avoid far higher costs as climate impacts intensify year after year.

http://bit.ly/47KlVEq

10/03/2025

Thank you to Canada for being a top contributor to UNEP’s Environment Fund. With strong leadership on nature protection and tackling plastic pollution, 🇨🇦 is helping drive a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

08/28/2025

08/15/2025

We all still need to do our part to

07/10/2025

If you are 65 or older, you may want to pay attention...

A new UNEP report highlights that heat waves are becoming increasingly common, with heat-related deaths among adults aged 65 and older rising by 85% since the 1990s.

The report also warns that melting glaciers could reawaken ancient pathogens, while floods may release dangerous chemicals. It recommends making cities pollution-free, resilient, and accessible, with expansive vegetation.

Info: https://tinyurl.com/2d7rwuab

06/09/2025

06/08/2025

continued this weekend in the with a public plastic pollution-free picnic. An eco-great time was had by all!

06/06/2025

A biologist excavated decades of from a bird's nest - evidence of how far flung it has become! Let's

https://www.youtube.com/://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ecy.70010

06/06/2025

06/05/2025

Come join us to celebrate with the City of Toronto, the North American Host City!

Join us for our World Environment Day Picnic Celebration at Christie Pits! 🧺

On June 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy live music by local artists, eco-friendly pop-ups, fun family activities, a tree and native plant pollinator giveaway and more! Hosted by special guest, Candice Batista, eco-expert from The Marilyn Denis Show and of course, food vendors using reusable dishware.

To find out by visiting https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/world-environment-day-picnic-celebration/

06/05/2025

Happy from the City of Toronto - the North American Host City!

Happy World Environment Day! 💚

Celebrated globally since 1973, this day helps to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection. We remain committed to environmental protection in all forms: reducing emissions, expanding our urban tree canopy across all communities and supporting businesses, industries and residents adopting sustainable practices.

We continue to take meaningful action on climate change, not just today but every day.

Be sure to join us this Saturday, June 7 at our World Environment Day Picnic Celebration at Christie Pits Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come enjoy live music by local artists, food vendors using reusable dishware, and a pollinator-friendly native plant giveaway. 🐝🧺

Read the full news release: https://www.toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-celebrates-world-environment-day-as-north-americas-host-city/