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Environmental news and useful ideas, from forests and oceans to the places we call home. Follow what’s happening around the world, and what it means for everyday life.

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People & places · Environment news

European Commission and UNEP renew environmental partnership

The European Commission and UNEP renewed their cooperation framework on 27 October, setting shared priorities across climate, ecosystems and resource use.

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People & places · Environment news

Electric-bus training brings more women into transport jobs in Asia

A UNEP progress report describes 150 women trained as electric-bus drivers across East Asia, including a programme in Jakarta that connects fleet changes with new employment opportunities.

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Water & oceans · Environment news

EU presents water investment accelerator for 20 pilot projects

The European Commission presented an advisory initiative to support 20 water resilience pilot projects, helping proposals develop financing models and attract investment.

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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE GOES A LONG WAY

Good things to know.

Into the reading room ↗

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Trees & forests · Guide

How to plant a tree?

A healthy planting starts with matching the tree to its site, preserving its roots and setting the trunk flare at ground level. Here is a practical sequence for choosing, planting and caring for a young tree.

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Gardens & growing · Guide

How to start composting?

Start with a container or pile, a supply of dry leaves or other browns, and a small stream of suitable food scraps. Keep the mix airy and as damp as a wrung-out sponge, then adjust when it smells or dries out.

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Homes & energy · Guide

How to keep a house cool naturally?

Reduce heat entering and accumulating indoors by shading sunlit windows, limiting daytime heat gains and making use of cooler outdoor air when conditions allow. The best sequence depends on climate, humidity and the home’s layout.

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Gardens & growing · Guide

How to start a pollinator garden?

Start a pollinator garden by choosing a suitable sunny or shaded patch, planting regionally appropriate flowers, and reducing routine disturbance. A small, well-matched garden is a practical first step.

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Waste & circular living · Guide

How to reduce food waste?

Reduce food waste by buying for meals you expect to eat, keeping track of what needs using, and making leftovers easy to see and reuse. Small changes work best when they address the reason a particular food gets discarded.

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Water & oceans · Guide

How to save water at home?

Start with routine habits and leaks, then focus on the fixtures and outdoor uses that matter most in your home. A simple audit helps you choose changes that reduce waste without disrupting household needs.

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Students on a tree planting exercise

SMALL ACTION. LONGER VIEW.

A tree is a beginning.
Care is what comes next.

Choosing the right place, noticing the soil, returning with water. A greener world grows through ordinary things done with a little more understanding.

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