UN Environment Programme’s Post

A reminder of why we champion current and future environmental professionals to make a difference in such areas of great need.

It is heartening to observe an increased focus on the challenges posed by non-degradable chemicals, with approximately 150-200 billion liters being released into our environment annually. The consequences of this indiscriminate release are dire, impacting ocean areas, drinking water sources, and soil regions. The acidification of these vital elements has led to the disappearance of 60-70% of animal species, while also contributing to widespread health problems associated with these harmful chemicals. I strongly advocate for the immediate implementation of a robust tax increase on non-degradable chemicals. This measure is essential to incentivize companies and consumers to shift their attention towards equally effective or superior alternatives that are 100% sustainable. The question we must ask ourselves is, "What must occur before we collectively acknowledge that enough is enough?" The environmental degradation and health implications we face are reaching critical levels, demanding immediate and resolute intervention. We cannot afford to delay any further. Best regards for the present and future of our planet

The UNEP can do better to increase environmental protection amongst members state countries. Over the past years, we've witnessed the exploitation of developing countries by big corporates such as mining, manufacturing and oil companies. A case study of Niger delta oil pollution which has polluted nearly the entire terrestrial ecosystems, causing water pollutions including sources of drinking water. Moreover, loss of biodiversity including flora and fauna and loss of farmland/fishing grounds/grazing land, resulting to food insecurity and forced immigrations. Sadly, when the affected communities raised their concerns to these companies and tried to challenge them legally, their cases were dismissed without any plans for decontamination and regeneration. I believe that UNEP can do better by being transparent and imposing robust, and standardise environmental protection policies and strategies that will ensure that rogue companies are held responsible for their actions, environmental negligence and ensure the protection of local communities and natural resources including water bodies, farmland and forests.

Kudos But! IRONICALLY… While there’s a concern about the education and legislative gaps in some countries, furthering ACKNOWLEDGING the significant impact of large manufacturing companies where unregulated use of chemicals poses a major threat to the environment, often with a higher level of quantity and toxicity. Efforts should focus on not only educating individuals but also holding corporations accountable through strengthened regulations 👇 🤝 Advocate for international cooperation to address environmental challenges. 📚 Support initiatives that promote education on environmental issues globally. 🌐 Encourage the development and enforcement of stricter regulations for chemical use in manufacturing. 📢 Raise awareness about the impact of large companies on environmental pollution. ♻️ Promote sustainable practices and alternative technologies in manufacturing processes. 🏛️ Engage with policymakers and advocate for legislative changes that prioritize environmental protection. 🌍 Support and participate in environmental initiatives and organizations working towards sustainable solutions. #EnvironmentalProtection #CorporateAccountability

Yes! We need urgently to make changes in people's behaviors in the air, water, and food and encourage enforcement for negligence in the ecosystem, educate and exemplify everywhere! And attention to forever chemicals with better mitigation strategies, and preventive controls or enforcement to pay a higher price if not taken care of properly (maybe higher taxes for this ). And start from our house and in school education. We should have classes in school on global ecosystem geography, and planet-climate change. So many people have no idea what to recycle and how to manage waste but industrial people they know. It starts with local governments and further…. How to improve the mindset of those in power to be more meaningful and wish for better well-being of our people?

There many aquatic plants, and animals that naturally get take this up if the waste is converted by microbes. But microbes are also killed by acid cleaners. We need good microbes, and plants and animals for a nature based way out of our problems. Infra and tech is always expensive and cumbersome to deploy

Circular economy is also feasible for chemicals, thus avoiding #waste #water #pollution Holland Circular Hotspot https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/chemical-recycling-brochure/

The journey of “One Million Trees 4 Kilifi” encapsulates the transformative power of grassroots activism, collaboration, and community engagement in addressing pressing environmental and societal issues. From the inception of a visionary idea to the realization of impactful initiatives, the project stands as an inspiration for aspiring environmentalists. It emphasizes the importance of strategic collaboration, community engagement, and perseverance in driving meaningful change. As the project continues to cultivate change in Kilifi and beyond, it serves as a beacon of hope for a more sustainable and resilient future. https://onemilliontrees.ke/one-million-trees-for-kilifis-sustainable-revolution/

Just a little wastewater is enough to contaminate and rob freshwater of its qualities while damaging ecosystems and compounding #climatechange to exacerbate the triple planetary crises. The urgency for solutions cannot be overstated and just as what gets measured is what gets done, to ensure we make sure-footed progress, data and monitoring needs to be at the front centre of solutions. Right now, one of the biggest priorities towards enhancing the resilience of communities against climate change is the urgent need to achieve 100% coverage of Early Warning Systems for every person on the planet in the next 3 years. This is the UNSG Early Warning for All (EW4All) initiative. In addition, wastewater pollution drives biodiversity loss, which limits the adaptive capacity of ecosystems. It, therefore, implies that an early warning system that forestalls and minimises the damaging impact of wastewater on our environment is just as important as that which warns us of impending climate change impacts. This is where UNEP’s prioritisation of Early Warning for the Environment (EWE) comes in.

Most alarming is industrial waste flowing into the natural habitat, despite the many regulations and policies in place.