In 1985, three British scientists published a paper in the journal Nature that revealed there was a large hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctic. The research sent shockwaves around the world. The
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
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 ocean to the
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living ResourcesA. OverviewAntarctica is surrounded by an unbroken and dynamic body of water known as the Southern Ocean, which
Here''s a closer look at some of the most popular misconceptions around the climate crisis.
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 penetration
Safeguarding the environment for future generations The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations'' leading global authority on the environment, driving transformational
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
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 radiation, had
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