This section provides a overview of the state of the global environment. It highlights where the planet stands on selected issues and what steps the UN and the interfaith community are taking to address these challenges. Issues include:

 

freshwater view pdf-600k

oceans, coral reefs, coastal areas and small islands view pdf-600k

climate change view pdf-700k

protecting the land view pdf-800k

biological diversity view pdf-600k

biotechnology safety view pdf-400k

hazardous wastes and toxic chemicals view pdf-500k

production and consumption patterns view pdf-400k

Globalization view pdf-400k