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Discovering a Changing Earth...

In an effort to chronicle the state of the Earth, UNEP undertakes, supports and is partner to expeditions that cover a variety of thematic and geographic spheres.These expeditions are undertaken to explore, research and assess aspects of the Earth's changing natural environment. More...

Tara is Out of the Ice

The scientific polar schooner Tara, a ship deliberately frozen into ice, is free. She started an Arctic drift in September 2006 and, after covering 5,200 kilometers in the Arctic, was released from the pack ice returning, once again, to a sailboat. Tara expected reached her home port in Lorient in February 2008, and the public joined a welcoming ceremony and other festivities to celebrate Tara's return. More...

9 Xtreme Spots on Earth

In 2008 the Olympic games were held in China for the first time in history. In honour of the event Chinese environmentalist Li Jie, embarked on an ambitious adventure with well-known explorer Jin Fei Bao of reaching the highest peaks. More...