Today, water stress due to climatic hazards such as extreme droughts and floods is affecting many countries, limiting their access to clean drinking water. This year, World Water Week, which takes place from 23 August to 1 September, focuses on the value of water for people, nature, climate change and development.
Costa Rica is working to transform agri-food systems through a project which promotes sustainable agricultural production practices, strengthen local markets, improve the marketing and traceability of products, and expand access to varied, healthy and nutritious foods.
One UNEP-backed project is helping women from Ecuador to Viet Nam break into male-dominated transport jobs, which experts say could reshape urban mobility across the Global South and rein in greenhouse gas emissions propelling climate change.
Sharm El-Sheikh, one of Egypt’s most vibrant destinations, has embraced a holistic green approach to advance sustainable tourism. This transformation underscores the critical role urban centers play in advancing national and global climate goals.