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Your January Briefing   Get the latest on the outcomes of the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, read up on the most comprehensive report on the state of the environment and more In depth     Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet        “The beacon of environmental multilateralism that rises above the fog of geopolitical differences today shines a little brighter” - Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director    The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly concluded with the adoption of 11 resolutions and eight decisions, addressing key global environmental challenges. Member States focused on issues including waste management, the sustainable use of artificial intelligence, international cooperation to combat wildfires, the protection of coral reefs, and more.    One of the highlights – the Gala of Hope celebrated the latest World Restoration Flagships and announced the 2025 Champions of the Earth with a special performance from new UNEP Advocate Frida Amani.   See also:  Watch recordings on UN Web TV  Get the best pictures from UNEP’s Flickr album Playlist of official side events See how youth are pushing for action at UNEA      Inspirational leadership for the environment    Learn more about the newly announced Champions of the Earth, tackling some of the most urgent challenges of our time: climate justice, methane emissions, sustainable cooling, resilient buildings, and forest conservation.  By the numbers   The Global Environment Outlook 7, bringing together the voices of 287 experts from 82 countries with contributions from over 800 reviewers, provides a recipe for fixing the planet.   Findings show that, if we do not change course, humanity is headed towards catastrophic climate change, the collapse of nature, and further deadly pollution. But there is another way. For inspiration, find out about these four countries and communities already fundamentally changing their relationship with the natural world. Worth a watch     A reminder for 2026. This short film shows what connects every living being on this planet: resilience.  Take action   Help heal the planet by getting tips from this Ecosystem Restoration Playbook  Worth a read   42 migratory species to be considered for international conservation at UN wildlife meeting in 2026 Find out why glaciers and mountains need stronger protection 134 participating countries make record seizure of protect plants, animals and timber These cooling initiatives positioned Tamil Nadu as a global leader in heat resilience What are National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans USD 52.8 million in new GEF support to boost UNEP-led environmental initiatives worldwide UNEP’s Inger Andersen remembers Champion of the Earth Madhav Gadgil - a leading voice for science, nature, and people  Publication shelf   Read up on the environmental performance of the UN system in the latest Greening the Blue Annual Report outlining notable reductions in emissions and environmental impacts.  Mark your calendars   Jan 16: International Day of Clean Energy    Seen online     Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark, UNEP Patron of Biodiversity, reaffirms the value of young and future generations growing up connected to nature.  Funding partner spotlight   UNEP is deeply appreciative to the Member States that contributed to UNEP’s core fund, the Environment Fund, between 25 October and the end of 2025: Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Costa Rica, Eritrea, Iraq, Japan, Maldives, Mauritania, Micronesia, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Somalia, Spain, Timor-Leste, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vanuatu and Viet Nam. UNEP further appreciates those Member States that have already contributed to the Environment Fund for the year of 2026: Albania, Armenia, Barbados, Eritrea, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro and Slovenia   For the latest updates, visit the funding partner spotlight. Work with us     Today's global environmental challenges can be overcome, but only with the best and the brightest on our team. Check out job vacancies, consultancy opportunities and more.    UN Environment Programme, 2025 www.unep.org Our mailing address is: unep-info@un.org     UN Environment Programme does NOT share your information with others.   Please do not print this email unless it is necessary.