Norway, the largest donor to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has paused its funding ahead of the body's revised budget. This decision raises further uncertainty for the already troubled negotiations on a global plastics treaty.

Serbia has been chosen to host World Environment Day in 2027, an event celebrated annually on June 5th as part of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have approved a new plan for environmental cooperation.

Kenya's National Assembly has approved Ida Odinga's appointment as the country's envoy to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Uzbekistan and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have engaged in discussions to expand their cooperation on environmental initiatives. This collaboration aims to address pressing ecological challenges in the region.