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 …
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 …
The ocean is hotter than ever. Here’s why. - UNEP
Aug 22, 2023 · June saw the highest ever average global ocean surface temperatures, with local records being set from Ireland to Antarctica. In Florida, waters reached 38°C. The North Atlantic …
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 …
The Montreal Protocol: triumph by treaty - UNEP
Nov 20, 2017 · By Mario Molina, Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry and Durwood Zaelke, President, Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development Ozone depletion was the first human threat …
The world’s corals are bleaching. Here’s why and what it ... - UNEP
Jun 6, 2024 · Case in point: scientists recently found what are known as red hydrocorals in Chile and Antarctica. The corals, which form rare ecosystems brimming with life, have never been documented …
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 …
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.
Inside the effort to track the health of the ozone layer - UNEP
Sep 15, 2025 · This computer image from October 1987 shows the thinning ozone layer over Antarctica. Photo by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association In 1987, the countries of the world adopted …
UN Environment 2016 Annual Report: Empowering People to Protect …
Oct 19, 2016 · And thanks to the “Speedo diplomacy” of our Oceans Patron, Lewis Pugh, Antarctica's Ross Sea is now a protected area. This shows that we are already connecting with people and …