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On the rooftop of IFAD’s HQ in Rome, two beehives are doing more than making honey — they’re helping monitor urban air quality. By analyzing the honey for pollutants through the University of Tor Vergata in Rome, and comparing it with filtered indoor air, IFAD turns its bees into bioindicators. Supported by a pollinator garden below, the project links biodiversity, research, and climate…

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- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) works on reducing its own environmental footprint, including through the greening of its offices, supply chain, fleet and travel, under the fourth objective of its Focus Area…
- On June 5th, 2024, reflecting on the significance of this day, the Sustainable UN (SUN) facility at UNEP hosted the second Greening the Blue Wednesday Webinar to discuss biodiversity in UN facilities.
- Amidst global calls for environmental consciousness and efficient resource management, the UNU-FLORES embarked on a transformative journey to overhaul its office spaces.  
- In the heart of Rome, atop the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), lies a verdant oasis—a rooftop garden teeming with life and innovation.  
- The heart of the UN offices in Geneva, the Palais des Nations building, is found in Ariana Park. Thanks to the initiative of the Facility Management Team and the support of the Director-General, a shift in the management of the park could…
- FAO is pioneering a food waste monitoring system at its headquarters, using smart stations to categorize and weigh leftovers in its cafeterias. This initiative helps better understand and reduce food waste, thereby lowering environmental…