Philae landed on the comet: "a big step for human civilization" 13/11/2014

The European robot probe Philae has made the first historic landing on a comet, but its status is uncertain after harpoons failed to anchor it to the surface. ...more

IPCC: China-US climate pact short of what's needed 13/11/2014

A deal between China and the United States to combat global warming is "heartening" although it falls short of the action needed to avert the worst impacts, ...more

UNEP’s Protected Planet Report: World on track to meet 2020 target for protected areas 13/11/2014

The world is on track to meet a 2020 target on the expansion of protected areas, but more work is needed to ensure areas of importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services ...more

Rural Peru powered with solar panels by 2020 13/11/2014

Peru plans to nearly close its gap in electrical coverage in rural regions by the end of the decade with a recently-awarded $28.5 million solar-energy contract, the government said on Wednesday. ...more

Arab League, UNEP sign pact to initiate eco-friendly programmes in the region 12/11/2014

The Arab League and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a pact to safeguard environment and put in place many new eco-friendly measures in the region. ...more

US and China announce 'historic' climate accord 12/11/2014

The United States and China today announced an action plan on greenhouse emissions as part of a "historic" pact that was acclaimed by climate scientists but denounced by US Republicans as a job-killer. ...more

EU moves step closer to law on national GMO crop bans 12/11/2014

EU politicians on Tuesday backed a plan to allow nations to ban genetically modified crops on their soil even if they are given approval to be grown in the European Union, raising the chance their use will remain limited on the continent. ...more

Norway ranked number one for climate change adaptability 12/11/2014

Norway ranked number one in the University of Notre Dame’s Global Adaptation Index (ND-GAIN) for its ability to adapt to climate change. ...more

Hyundai, Kia to triple range of green cars by 2020 12/11/2014

Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp plan to triple their number of fuel-efficient cars by 2020, addressing concerns about the pair's green track record and competitiveness in fuel economy. ...more

KOC receives top Arab environment award 11/11/2014

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) on Sunday received the 2014 top award of the council of Arab ministers responsible for environmental affairs for a program designed to minimize gas emission. ...more