Overviewantarctica is surrounded by an unbroken and dynamic body of water known as the southern ocean, which constitutes about 10% of the world's total ocean surface For about 200 years, antarctica's resources have been unsystematically harvested In many cases the intense level of exploitation resulted in the severe depletion of harvested stocks, as was the case for fur and elephant seals in the 19th century, and whales. Here’s a closer look at some of the most popular misconceptions around the climate crisis. 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 ecosystems that cover a small portion of the total ocean area but collectively are widely distributed on every continent except antarctica
Mangroves are found in 123 countries worldwide with an estimated area of 15.2 million hectares while seagrasses occur in 159 countries covering over 30 million. The remarkable story of the battle to save the ozone layer starts with science At that time, they didn’t know the scale of the problem 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. Some researchers believe the outbreak is a sign of things to come
Unep is the global champion for the environment with programmes focusing on sustainable development, climate, biodiversity and more. Examining novel technologies such as geoengineering for the first time, the panel warns of unintended impacts on the ozone layer. When released into the atmosphere, those chemicals damage the stratospheric ozone layer, earth’s protective shield that protects humans and the environment from harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. In 2023, the world saw new highs of greenhouse gas emissions, temperature records tumbling and climate impacts arriving stronger and faster At the same time, most of the sustainable development goals (sdgs) were off track at the halfway point of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Affordable and clean energy > page componentsensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all increasing access to energy is pivotal to fulfilling humanity’s basic needs and enabling sustainable development
Yet the pace of progress has slowed, putting the 733 million people who still lack access at risk of being left further behind Goal 7 and the environment transitioning to clean energy is essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air.
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