RT null T1 GEO Matters - May 2019: And the outlook for 2030 and beyond is… uncertain with a hint of optimism? A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A2 Allison, Hilary A2 Boileau, Pierre A2 Harrison, Paul A2 Barnes, Rob A2 Miles, Lera A2 Pozzi, Bruno A2 de Plater, Pierre K1 environmental protection YR 2019 FD 2019-05 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28298 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28298 NO This document presents a concise article from May 2019 reflecting on the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) process and findings. It explains how ministers adopted GEO-6, outlines the report’s scope across air, freshwater, oceans, land, and biodiversity, and emphasizes reliance on a rigorous, multi-year, multi-author assessment. Key messages note worsening global environmental trends, shrinking windows for action, and the need for urgent, cross-sectoral policies. The piece also highlights the Summary for Policymakers and the feasibility of transformative change through decarbonization, sustainable diets, and system shifts in food, energy, transport, cities, and chemicals. Overall, it effectively links science to policy pathways. NO https://www.unenvironment.org/global-environment-outlook DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 17, 2026