ISCF Today — October 17, 2026

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UNEP News & Stories · 2026-10-17 00:49:33

Clean energy technologies are driving job creation in the EU, but challenges remain around skill shortages and inclusion

Clean energy technologies are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the European Union, according to a report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). However, persistent shortages of skilled workers risk slowing future growth, while at the same time the clean energy sector faces inclusion challenges, with women…

European Environment Agency · 2026-10-17 00:08:08

Fire and water: Lessons from running up Mount Kenya

Recent wildfires on Mount Kenya highlight the need to strengthen ecosystem resilience, protect peatlands and prepare for growing climate risks.

UNEP · 2026-10-17 00:05:25

Rotting food is supercharging the climate crisis. Here’s what to do about that.

Ending the food waste epidemic is both a food security imperative and a climate necessity, because rotting food produces the powerful greenhouse gas methane.

UNEP · 2026-10-17 00:05:25

Could electric vehicles help this African capital clean its air and fight climate change?

When it comes to the rise of electric motorcycles, Kenya is one of the world leaders – but the country’s electric mobility revolution faces both tremendous opportunities and unique challenges.

UNEP · 2026-10-17 00:05:24

How blended cement, used everywhere from ancient Rome to modern London, could help counter climate change

From the Pantheon to the Burj Khalifa, some of the world’s most remarkable structures reveal how alternative materials can reduce reliance on carbon-intensive clinker while delivering high-performance concrete.

UNEP · 2026-10-17 00:05:24

Air conditioning may cool the room, but it also heats the world – here are five more sustainable ways to bring down temperatures

Temperatures in cities are rising fast, and so are emissions from cooling – here are five ways to cool buildings more sustainably, reducing the need for air conditioning.

UNEP · 2026-10-17 00:05:23

Advancing One Health implementation and investment: from country action to sustainable solutions

The Quadripartite organisations highlight country action, science and investment as priorities for advancing One Health at the 9th World One Health Congress in Lisbon, Portugal.

UNEP · 2026-10-17 00:05:22

Call for Expressions of Interest to Host World Environment Day 2028 or 2029

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is inviting Member States to submit expressions of interest to host the global observance of World Environment Day in 2028 or 2029.

UNEP · 2026-10-17 00:05:22

Nairobi Convention marks 40 years as COP12 charts future of ocean governance

The Twelfth Conference of the Parties (COP12) to the Nairobi Convention concluded with 15 decisions aimed at accelerating action for the protection, management, and sustainable development of the Western Indian Ocean region.

UNEP · 2026-10-17 00:05:22

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