Summary
The United Nations released a major report urging global cooperation to address critical environmental problems like climate change and biodiversity loss. The report was prepared by nearly 300 scientists from 83 countries but was not attended by the U.S. government.
Key Facts
- The report is the most comprehensive global environmental assessment to date.
- It highlights the need for a new approach to tackle climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and land degradation.
- Over 1 million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction.
- The U.N. Environment Assembly organized the report.
- About 300 scientists from 83 countries contributed to the report.
- The U.S. government did not participate in the assembly.
