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· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
59
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
5
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 5 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
1 icon(s) detected
FIX
1 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
8 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 8 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
C
Landmark Structure
Action
8 landmarks
REVIEW
8 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
8 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV "block-footergovernanceleadership-menu" MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO (missing!)

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

B
Heading Hierarchy
19 headings, 1 skip(s)
REVIEW
19 headings, 1 skip(s)
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (4 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H1 Gearing up for a year of multilateral action
  • H1 UN Advisory Board names 20 city leaders in zero waste duplicate H1
  • H1 UNEP statement on environmental damage arising from the conflict in the Middle East duplicate H1
  • H1 Five ways you can help save the environment this Mother Earth Day duplicate H1
  • H3 Op-ed from Jason Momoa: Coral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a turning point skipped
  • H3 Can this iconic Sudanese forest come back from the brink?
  • H3 40 Migratory animal species receive new or upgraded protection at close of UN meeting in Brazil
  • H3 Humanity’s presence in space is expanding. So, too, are the environmental challenges.
  • H3 Work with us
  • H3 Funding partner spotlight
  • H3 Sustainable Development Goals
  • H2 Governance & Leadership
  • H2 Funding & Partners
  • H2 Structure
  • H2 Key Documents
  • H2 Resources
  • H2 Advocacy
  • H2 Media
  • H2 Work with us

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

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HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

C
Alt Text Quality
Action
4 of 13 images have issues
REVIEW
4 of 13 images have issues
Critical::
4 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
2 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
7 image(s) with good alt text
13 images 7 good alt text 2 decorative 4 missing
IssueCount
missing4 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page not found | UNEP - UN Environment Programme ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
C
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 77/100 — 6 failing, 18 passed
REVIEW
77

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Assistive technologies, like screen readers, can't interpret ARIA attributes with invalid names. Learn more about valid ARIA attributes.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
body.en body.en
Senior Management Team div > nav#block-footergovernanceleadership > ul > li
Committee of Permanent Representatives div > nav#block-footergovernanceleadership > ul > li
Environment Assembly - UNEA div > nav#block-footergovernanceleadership > ul > li
Overview div > nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li
Civil Society div > nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li
Member States div > nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li
Private Sector div > nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li
Environment Fund div > nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li
Global Environment Facility div > nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li
Green Climate Fund div > nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li
Centres collaborating with UNEP div > nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li
Divisions and Offices div > nav#block-footerstructure > ul > li
Evaluation Office div > nav#block-footerstructure > ul > li
Secretariats and Conventions div > nav#block-footerstructure > ul > li
Annual Report div > nav#block-footerkeydocuments > ul > li
Knowledge Repository div > nav#block-footerkeydocuments > ul > li
Global Framework on Chemicals div > nav#block-footerkeydocuments > ul > li
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework div > nav#block-footerkeydocuments > ul > li
Medium Term Strategy, Programme of Work and Budget div > nav#block-footerkeydocuments > ul > li
Frequently Asked Questions div > nav#block-footerresources > ul > li
Environment and Social Safeguards div > nav#block-footerresources > ul > li
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution div > nav#block-footerresources > ul > li
Policies & Strategies div > nav#block-footerresources > ul > li
Projects – Open Data Portal div > nav#block-footerresources > ul > li
Sustainability at UNEP div > nav#block-footerresources > ul > li
Sustainable Development Goals div > nav#block-footerresources > ul > li
World Environment Situation Room div > nav#block-footerresources > ul > li
International Days div > nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li
Beat Pollution div > nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li
Champions of the Earth div > nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li
Young Champions of the Earth div > nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li
Goodwill Ambassadors and Patrons div > nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li
UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration div > nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li
UNEP at 50 div > nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li
Media Centre div > nav#block-footermedia > ul > li
Social Media div > nav#block-footermedia > ul > li
News, Stories & Speeches div > nav#block-footermedia > ul > li
Job Vacancies div > nav#block-footerworkwithus > ul > li
Calls for Proposals div > nav#block-footerworkwithus > ul > li

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
SEE MORE div.home > div.home_stories > div.more_news_link > a
GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP div.new_footer_column > div > nav#block-footergovernanceleadership > h2#block-footergovernanceleadership-menu
Senior Management Team nav#block-footergovernanceleadership > ul > li > a
Committee of Permanent Representatives nav#block-footergovernanceleadership > ul > li > a
Environment Assembly - UNEA nav#block-footergovernanceleadership > ul > li > a
FUNDING & PARTNERS div.new_footer_column > div > nav#block-footerfundingpartners > h2#block-footerfundingpartners-menu
Overview nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li > a
Civil Society nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li > a
Member States nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li > a
Private Sector nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li > a
Environment Fund nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li > a
Global Environment Facility nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li > a
Green Climate Fund nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li > a
Centres collaborating with UNEP nav#block-footerfundingpartners > ul > li > a
STRUCTURE div.new_footer_column > div > nav#block-footerstructure > h2#block-footerstructure-menu
Divisions and Offices nav#block-footerstructure > ul > li > a
Evaluation Office nav#block-footerstructure > ul > li > a
Secretariats and Conventions nav#block-footerstructure > ul > li > a
KEY DOCUMENTS div.new_footer_column > div > nav#block-footerkeydocuments > h2#block-footerkeydocuments-menu
Annual Report nav#block-footerkeydocuments > ul > li > a
Knowledge Repository nav#block-footerkeydocuments > ul > li > a
Global Framework on Chemicals nav#block-footerkeydocuments > ul > li > a
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework nav#block-footerkeydocuments > ul > li > a
Medium Term Strategy, Programme of Work and Budget nav#block-footerkeydocuments > ul > li > a
RESOURCES div.new_footer_column > div > nav#block-footerresources > h2#block-footerresources-menu
Frequently Asked Questions nav#block-footerresources > ul > li > a
Environment and Social Safeguards nav#block-footerresources > ul > li > a
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution nav#block-footerresources > ul > li > a
Policies & Strategies nav#block-footerresources > ul > li > a
Projects – Open Data Portal nav#block-footerresources > ul > li > a
Sustainability at UNEP nav#block-footerresources > ul > li > a
Sustainable Development Goals nav#block-footerresources > ul > li > a
World Environment Situation Room nav#block-footerresources > ul > li > a
ADVOCACY div.new_footer_column > div > nav#block-footercampaigns > h2#block-footercampaigns-menu
International Days nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li > a
Beat Pollution nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li > a
Champions of the Earth nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li > a
Young Champions of the Earth nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li > a
Goodwill Ambassadors and Patrons nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li > a
UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li > a
UNEP at 50 nav#block-footercampaigns > ul > li > a
MEDIA div.new_footer_column > div > nav#block-footermedia > h2#block-footermedia-menu
Media Centre nav#block-footermedia > ul > li > a
Social Media nav#block-footermedia > ul > li > a
News, Stories & Speeches nav#block-footermedia > ul > li > a
WORK WITH US div.new_footer_column > div > nav#block-footerworkwithus > h2#block-footerworkwithus-menu
Job Vacancies nav#block-footerworkwithus > ul > li > a
Calls for Proposals nav#block-footerworkwithus > ul > li > a
SUBSCRIBE TO THE UNEP NEWSLETTER div.footer_left > div.footer_left_level_1 > div.newsletter_signup > a
© 2026 UNEP Terms of Use Privacy Report Project Concern Report Scam Contact Us div.footer_left > div.footer_left_level_2 > div.menu_2 > p.terms
Terms of Use div.footer_left_level_2 > div.menu_2 > p.terms > a
Privacy div.footer_left_level_2 > div.menu_2 > p.terms > a
Report Project Concern div.footer_left_level_2 > div.menu_2 > p.terms > a
Report Scam div.footer_left_level_2 > div.menu_2 > p.terms > a
Contact Us div.footer_left_level_2 > div.menu_2 > p.terms > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Op-ed from Jason Momoa: Coral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a tu… div.home_stories_item > div.home_stories_item_text > a > h3

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.home_left_column > div.home_cell > div.home_cell_image > img div.home_left_column > div.home_cell > div.home_cell_image > img
div.home_left_column > div.home_cell > div.home_cell_image > img div.home_left_column > div.home_cell > div.home_cell_image > img
div.home_right_column > div.home_cell > div.home_cell_image > img div.home_right_column > div.home_cell > div.home_cell_image > img
div.home_right_column > div.home_cell > div.home_cell_image > img div.home_right_column > div.home_cell > div.home_cell_image > img

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.mobile_header > div.main_nav > div.logo > a div.mobile_header > div.main_nav > div.logo > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html.js html.js

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●ARIA IDs are unique
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○Buttons have an accessible name
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+
Form Accessibility
All 2 controls labeled
PASS
All 2 controls labeled
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
2 controls
2 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#edit-keystextSearchfor/id
#edit-keystextSearchfor/id
A+
Print Stylesheet
Print styles detected
PASS
Print styles detected
Info::
External print stylesheet detected
Got: /themes/custom/UNEP_3Spot/css/print.css?tduw5w
Print Stylesheet ✓ Print Optimized
Print stylesheet /themes/custom/UNEP_3Spot/css/print.css?tduw5w ✓Inline @media print Not detected ✗
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Gearing up for a yea…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 UN Advisory Board na…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 UNEP statement on en…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Five ways you can he…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Governance & Leaders…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Funding & Partners21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Structure21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Key Documents21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Resources21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Advocacy21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Media21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Work with us21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Op-ed from Jason Mom…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Can this iconic Suda…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 40 Migratory animal …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Humanity’s presenc…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Work with us21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Funding partner spot…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title UNEP - UN Environmen…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Skip to main content21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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