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My Global Advocacy

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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22 Sep 2018 Air quality, Climate Action, Ocean, seas and coasts, Sustainable Development Goals
New York: The General Assembly

I was in New York to attend a series of engagements hosted by UN Environment on the sidelines of the 73rd UN General Assembly. Several of these events represent critical elements of our programme of work including sustainable finance, pollution…

AdaptationClimate FinanceFinanceYoung ChampionsGlobalNorth AmericaUnited States of America

17 Apr 2018 Climate Action, Environmental law and governance, Fresh water
China: Demonstrating innovation in managing water pollution

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…

PollutionYoung ChampionsAsia and the PacificChina

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Only 12 per cent of cities have air quality measures that meet WHO standards.
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