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24 Feb 2021 Story
UNEA-5 session in Nairobi
UNEA-5 ends with clear message: act now to tackle planetary crises

The virtual Fifth Session of the UN Environment Assembly ended on Tuesday with a clear message: our fragile planet needs more and it needs it now. More action, more cooperation, more finance, more ambition and more…

23 Feb 2021 Story
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Public-private partnerships could play key role in combatting deforestation

The Green Gigaton Challenge backed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners, catalyses public and private funds to combat deforestation, with the goal to cut annual emissions by 1 gigaton by…

22 Feb 2021 Story
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It’s your turn!

Government representatives, scientists, business leaders, civil society and other stakeholders are using the online session of the the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) (22-23 February 2021) to share knowledge and…

22 Feb 2021 Speech
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Leadership for the Planet: The 5th UN Environment Assembly

Remarks prepared for the Leadership Dialogues at the Fifth UN Environment Assembly Unless we take action, future generations stand to inherit a hothouse planet with more carbon in the atmosphere than in 800,000…

22 Feb 2021 Speech
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The 5th UN Environment Assembly: Towards a just and sustainable future

Speech prepared for delivery at the opening of the Fifth UN Environment Assembly We are meeting at a time of great upheaval. Over one year on, we are still feeling the full impacts of the pandemic. As a result, we…

20 Feb 2021 Opinion
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Making peace with nature is possible, if we start now

By Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme Even amid a pandemic, 2021 can go down as the year we made peace with nature and set the planet to healing. As COVID-19 upends our lives, a more…

19 Feb 2021 Story
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World Leaders delve into urgent environmental issues at UN Environment Assembly

As countries continue to grapple with the consequences of a worldwide pandemic, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) will meet virtually from 22 – 23 February. In its fifth session, UNEA – the world’s…

18 Feb 2021 Report
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Making Peace With Nature

The resulting synthesis communicates how climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution can be tackled jointly within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. The report serves to translate the current state of scientific knowledge into…

15 Feb 2021 Speech
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Multilateral environmental governance for a sustainable tomorrow

Statement prepared for delivery at the Fifth-Open-Ended Committee of Permanent Representatives  Thank you Chair, Environmental governance stands tall I am honoured to address you as we embark on a unique and…

15 Feb 2021 Story
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UN Environment Assembly sets stage for green recovery

In addition to the tragic loss of life, COVID-19 has rolled back decades of progress on poverty, gender and health. It has exposed social and economic inequalities and the inextricable link between human and…

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