UNEP Newsletter after UNEA 6 - find out what happens

 

UNEA-6 Newsletter - 3 March

Thank you for being one of 5,600 people – representing 190 countries – who took part in all the action at UNEA-6. If you missed any sessions, watch the on-demand videos. Looking for the Ministerial Declaration and all outcome documents? The full list is online. 

What's next?

Now it’s time to take forward the 15 resolutions adopted to advance the work: 

  • on management of metals, mineral resources, chemicals and waste;
  • on environmental assistance and recovery in areas impacted by armed conflict;
  • on integrated water resource management in the domestic sector, agriculture and industry to tackle water stress;
  • on sustainable lifestyles, on rehabilitation of degraded lands and waters 
    and more.  

In the words of the special guest rappers, now it’s time to get with the programme! Take a moment to watch and share that fun video. 
We hope to you in Nairobi at UNEA-7 to be held from 8 to 12 December in 2025. 

In case you missed it

Feedback wanted

Please take a few minutes to complete the post-UNEA survey. Your feedback is important to help improve future meetings.Also, help calculate the environmental footprint of UNEA-6 by sharing some information about your travel to Nairobi.   

Stay in touch!

If you’re not signed up for regular updates from UNEP about World Environment Day, report launches, and more, register for our newsletter list.

You can always follow us in eight languages on social media platforms.

Remember: today's global environmental challenges can be overcome but only with the best and the brightest on our team. Information on employment opportunities is also available online.

For other ideas, questions or concerns, our email box is unep-info@un.org. 

Follow Online

You are receiving this email because you are registered as an attendee to the UN Environment Assembly or have subscribed for regular updates from UNEP.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Alexander Juras is Stakeholder Forum’s New Chairperson

Image
S takeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future is pleased to announce that Alexander Juras is the organization’s new Chairperson, effective 1 May 2024. by Charles Nouhan The SF Board, Fellows, and Associates feel incredibly fortunate to have Mr. Juras work with us in the coming years, leveraging his wealth of experience to drive sustainability initiatives forward. Alexander Juras began his career as a Research Fellow at the Institute for European Environmental Policy in Bonn, where he dedicated five years (1987 – 1992) to researching environmental protection in transboundary contexts and the role of environmental civil society in Central and Eastern Europe. Notably, he authored the first comprehensive Directory of Non-governmental Organisations in the region. In 1992, Juras transitioned to the newly established Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC) in Budapest, marking the beginning of a thirteen-year tenure. Rising through various roles, he eventually ass...
Read more

Welcome to Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy, a podcast - Hero of Kyoto: The Kyoto Protocol Raúl Estrada-Oyuela,

Image
Welcome to Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy: Profiles in Courage ,($25 on Amazon) a podcast dedicated to exploring the inspiring stories of individuals who have shaped the global environmental movement.  Drawing from the book Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy: Profiles in Courage, edited by Felix Dodds and Chris Spence, each episode highlights the remarkable contributions of leaders who have fought for sustainable development, protected vital ecosystems, and navigated complex political landscapes. This podcast is produced by Sustainable Society Cafe. In this episode , we explore the story of Raúl Estrada-Oyuela , the Argentinian diplomat who played a pivotal role in global climate policy by leading the negotiations for the Kyoto Protocol.  We'll start with the tense final moments of the Kyoto negotiations, where Estrada's leadership helped secure an ambitious, unanimous agreement to curb greenhouse gas emissions—despite deep divisions among countries.  We then take a s...
Read more

Possible Candidates for the next Secretary General - Amina Mohammed - Part 1

Image
Amina J. Mohammed. (2024, April 6). In Wikipedia.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amina_J._Mohammed OPINION  by Felix Dodds, Chris Spence  First published by Inter Press Service on Monday, April 15, 2024,  available here .  APEX, North Carolina / DUBLIN, Ireland, Apr 15 (IPS) - Could a UN insider take the top job? Amina J. Mohammed is the current Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. She has been in the role since early 2017, making her something of a veteran within senior circles. With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? A seven-part series reveal who might be in the running and assess their chances. The potential candidates include Amina J. Mohammed (Nigeria), Mia Motley (Barbados), Alicia Barcena (Mexico), Maria Fernanda Espinosa (Ecuador), Rebeca Grynspan (Costa Rica) and Michelle Bachelet (Chile). These are names that have come up in conversations with UN insiders and othe...
Read more