The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit the tourism sector hard, putting more than 100 million jobs at risk; as countries begin to recover, new UN recommendations advise that the tourism sector builds back better, continuing its push to fight plastic pollution. The Recommendations for the Tourism Sector to Continue Taking Action on Plastic Pollution During COVID-19… [Read more]
Call for nominations – Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards 2019 – deadline 31 July 2019
The United Nations Environment Programme is sending a call for nominations for the Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards 2019. The nomination form and all relevant details can be found here. The awards recognise excellence in enforcement by government officials and institutions or teams combating transboundary environmental crime, such as illegal trade in wildlife, chemicals or waste,… [Read more]