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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

02 Sep 2018 Air quality, Climate Action, Youth, education & environment, Energy, Forests
South Korea: Environmental cooperation for a secure planet

My mission to East Asia began with a visit to South Korea aimed at strengthening cooperation with UN Environment. In the 1940s, most South Koreans could not expect to live beyond their forties, but now life expectancy is more than 80 years. The…

CitiesFinanceAsia and the PacificRepublic of Korea

21 May 2018 Air quality, Cities, Climate Action, Green economy, Ocean, seas and coasts
The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Russia: Building leadership on circular economy, green cities and oceans

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…

CitiesFinanceMarine LitterEuropeGermanyNetherlands (Kingdom of the)Russian FederationSwitzerland

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