A crucial part of UN Environment’s work is advocating far and wide for people and planet. We seek to inform, inspire and enable positive action, and galvanise global leadership and promote partnerships. This page summarizes the global reach of our work, including engagements with Member States, businesses and civil society.
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My mission to Europe began with the opening of the European Union Green week in Utrecht. Like many cities growing rapidly, people are concerned about keeping cities healthy and making sure they are enjoyable places to stay, live and work in for…
The Chief Executive Board meeting of the United Nations in London was a refreshing change because absolutely no one had a speech! We discussed many issues, but in particular, innovation. The message is clear. It’s not about whether the world…
On a visit to China I held a series of strategic dialogues with senior representatives of government on governance systems to tackle pollution; with potential private sector partners on innovation in urban service delivery; and with university…
The primary purpose of my mission to Geneva was to brief Nordic countries on our ongoing work and future priorities. I also provided a briefing to representatives from 63 countries of the permanent missions in Geneva on the outcomes of the…
My trip to Algeria, Africa’s largest country by landmass, focused on Algeria's efforts to protect the environment, and in particular, its plans to transform the country using renewable energy. It is great to see countries where oil and gas are the…
I attended the third meeting of partners to the Global Peatlands Initiative, in Brazzaville. The Meeting brought together Ministers from the Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia to share and learn from their experience in…
My mission to Brazil focused on showcasing the post-disaster recovery work undertaken in Minas Gerais, participating in the World Water Forum and engaging with political leaders in the country to forge stronger ties with UN Environment. Fundao Dam…
Perhaps one of the most exciting developments in our fight against climate change in recent years has been the launch of the International Solar Alliance. I was honoured to attend the inaugural session of the International Solar Alliance co-hosted…
UN Environment is one of the few regional offices of the UN to be based in Manama, Bahrain. As a key financial hub in the West Asia region, there are enormous opportunities for the country to lead on green finance and technology, and renewable…
I first travelled to Ethiopia in the 1970s, and I have been astounded by the remarkable progress the country has made over the last 25 years. The purpose of my visit was to renew UN Environment’s partnership with the country to build resilience to…
