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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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20 Sep 2018 Climate Action, Ocean, seas and coasts, Fresh water
Halifax Nova Scotia: The G7 gears up for healthy oceans

Canada is providing dynamic leadership this year as G7 President, with a strong focus on healthy oceans, healthy seas, and resilient communities among other issues. I was honoured to be part of a panel discussion during the joint ministerial meeting…

Coastal and Marine EcosystemsMarine LitterNorth AmericaCanada

19 Sep 2018 Climate Action, Ocean, seas and coasts, Fresh water
The Vatican: Faith for the Environment

I was honoured to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican to secure his support for several key UN Environment initiatives. Along with legendary hockey player and UN Environment Patron of the Polar region, Slava Fetisov, we updated Pope Francis on the ‘…

FaithEuropeItalyRussian Federation

06 Aug 2018 Youth, education & environment, Ocean, seas and coasts, Fresh water
South Africa: @LetsDoIt to Beat Water Shortages and Plastic Pollution!

The city of Cape Town has been much in the news lately, for its severe water shortage and fears that the city will soon run out of water. But officials in Cape Town have done an incredible job of halving daily water use in a few short months. I was…

Marine LitterPollutionAfricaSouth Africa

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

16 Mar 2018 Disasters & conflicts, Fresh water
Brazil: Restoration in the aftermath of environment devastation

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…

AgriculturePollutionPovertyLatin America and the CaribbeanBrazil

26 Feb 2018 Climate Action, Nature Action, Fresh water
Ethiopia: Partnering to build climate resilience

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…

AdaptationAgricultureAfricaEthiopia

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