Global material extraction has more than tripled since 1970, intensifying pressure on ecosystems and natural resources. Sustainable resource management and stronger environmental regulation are essential for a resilient future.
When scientists discovered that ozone-depleting gases were damaging the Earth’s protective ozone layer, the world acted. Global action helped put the ozone layer on the path to recovery — proof that collective action works. It's time again for collective action as the consequences of climate change are felt stronger ever.
We did it once. Now, let’s do it again.
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Democracy is strongest when every voice has a place. Yet people whose work is essential to our communities — including waste workers — can too often be overlooked or left out of conversations that affect their lives. This International Day of Democracy, let’s recognise that inclusion means more than being seen. It means being heard, respected and able to participate.
Indian forests are feeling the heat. In a tropical forest in Karnataka, researchers found that leaves can reach 43–46°C and become 10–12°C hotter than the surrounding air. Rising heat is putting increasing stress on forest ecosystems
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July 30 marks Earth Overshoot Day 2026—the day humanity's demand for nature exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in an entire year.
From today, we're living beyond the planet's annual ecological budget—consuming forests faster than they can regrow, catching fish faster than oceans can replenish them, and emitting more carbon than ecosystems can absorb.
2 in 3 acres of global soil is degraded — erosion, pollution & overuse are to blame. Soil conservation, native vegetation & sustainable farming can restore fertility & protect forests, crops & water. Grow from the ground up.
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Technology has transformed the way we connect, learn and collaborate. Its greatest impact, however, lies in how we use it to create positive change.
From monitoring ecosystems and restoring habitats to empowering communities and driving collective action, digital innovation can help protect the natural world at an unprecedented scale.
Forests are vital for biodiversity, water security and climate resilience. Protecting them requires a combination of effective forest management, early detection, rapid response and community participation to reduce the risk and impact of fires. #ForestFires #ClimateCrisis #SaveForests
Forests rely on healthy water cycles to survive, but drying streams and overuse are stressing ecosystems. 4 billion people face severe water scarcity yearly. Restoring wetlands & watersheds, harvesting rainwater can help. #GroundwaterConservation #ForestEcosystems #WatershedConservation #WetlandRestoration #Biodiversity #ClimateAction
Forest biodiversity supports pollination, nutrient cycling, ecological balance, and climate resilience. However, habitat loss, pollution, invasive species, poaching, and climate change continue to threaten species worldwide. Around 1 million species are at risk of extinction, putting vital ecosystem services at risk. Protecting habitats and strengthening conservation efforts are essential to preserve biodiversity and maintain healthy, resilient forests.