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Global renewable energy and clean technology investment set another record in 2007 and is weathering the credit crisis and economic weakening relatively well so far in 2008, according to a study released today by the UN Environment Program.

While Mr. Ban Ki Moon, U.N.

June 5th is World Environment Day - a day set up by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to ’stimulate worldwide awareness of the environment and enhance political attention and action.’ This year, the main celebration kicks off in Wellington, New Zealand while events and activities happen worldwide. The 2008 theme is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy...here is a list of actions you can take to reduce your carbon footprint...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced yesterday that its Billion Tree Campaign to Grow into the Seven Billion Tree Campaign.

The TV spot "Eco-tips for jeans" demonstrates in an explanatory but fun way that we can all participate in the fight against climate change by adopting good practices during the use phase of our jeans. The United Nations Environment Programme decided to raise awareness among young people with a video clip of 30 seconds which features a couple dancing Tecktonic - a famous new dance in France - in urban and familiar surroundings.

Volvo Adventure, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), is an educational initiative organized by Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Group that rewards environmental activities and projects undertaken by young people to improve their local environment. Out of 365 projects across 47
different countries worldwide, two 15-year-old students from Surabaya in Indonesia took home this year's top prize with their project "Useful Waste for a Better Future."