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Executive Director of @UNEP.org and United Nations Under-Secretary-General.
Next month, the world will come to Nairobi - the environment capital of the world - for the seventh United Nations Environment Assembly, #UNEA7.

Today, as we prepare for #UNEA7, I briefed Member States on key developments that have relevance for this UNEA and beyond.

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Preparing for a pivotal UN Environment Assembly
Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, stressed that despite COP30’s progress on adaptation finance and fossil-fuel transition, the world remains far off-track: 2.3-2.5°C warming looms, 1.5°C will l...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
At the gateway to the Amazon, #COP30 took place as geopolitical tensions continue to rise.

Achieving progress in such uncertain times was never guaranteed. Yes we need to do much more, but COP30 has shown the #ParisAgreement is delivering results.

My statement: www.linkedin.com/posts/anders...
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
@unep.org is working with countries to ensure development is done in a climate smart way #ForPeopleForPlanet

During #COP30 in Belém, I had the chance to visit the CITinova II project, led by UNEP with GEF support, that is delivering more sustainable cities.

Read more: www.unep.org/gef/news-and...
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Sending deep condolences to family & ICARDA friends on passing of Dr Mahmoud El Solh. A true scientist. A giant in his field. I had the privilege of working w Dr El Solh in early 1990s on in-situ agro-biodiversity conservation in the Fertile Crescent. May he rest in peace icarda.org/media/news/m...
In Memory of Dr. Mahmoud El Solh | ICARDA
ICARDA is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr. Mahmoud El Solh on Sunday, 16 November 2025, a distinguished scientist, former Director General, and one of the most influential figur...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The world wastes an unforgivable amount of food each year
- waste that contributes up to 10% of global emissions.

The new Food Waste Breakthrough, launched by @unep.org and partners at #COP30, aims to halve waste by 2030, helping to fight hunger and climate change: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Reducing methane emissions is one of the most immediate and effective steps to slow the climate crisis.

The latest Global Methane Status Report, launched today at #COP30 by @unep.org @ccacoalition.bsky.social, shows progress, but more is needed to deliver global goals.

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November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Always a COP highlight meeting with young leaders from across the world.

No different at #COP30 where i had the pleasure to meet with the UN Secretary-General's Third Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change & Youth Negotiators Academy delegation to discuss priorities for the Belém talks and beyond.
November 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Climate change is contributing to a rise in conflicts globally.

Locally led climate technologies and solutions can help address climate security challenges, advance peace & build resilience.

Pleased to join EU event at #COP30 to discuss, including @unep.org CTCN role: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Climate solutions for local and regional peace
Climate change amplifies conflict risks, demanding urgent multilateral action and finance for peace-building solutions, says UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen
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November 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A pleasure to meet Julie Dabrusin, Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, at #COP30.

@unep.org and Canada are close partners, working together on efforts to #BeatPlasticPollution - including 🇨🇦 hosting #INC4 #PlasticsTreaty talks last year - and progress on global environmental goals.
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Transparency can become a greater catalyst for ambition, trust and transformative #ClimateAction.

At #COP30, we celebrated the first enhanced transparency framework cycle.

Pleased to join 🇧🇷 and 🇦🇿 COP Presidencies as we reflect on the challenges and opportunities ahead: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The cost of inaction far outweighs the cost of #ClimateAction.

A green economy could generate 18 million new jobs by 2030.

At the #COP30 Caring for Climate Meeting, hosted by @globalcompact.bsky.social, I joined partners to discus the role of business leadership in delivering the #ParisAgreement.
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Delighted to meet Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, Indonesian Minister of Environment, at #COP30

@unep.org and Indonesia are working together to deliver global environment goals, including tropical peatlands - work that reduces fire risk & improves regional air quality.

Look forward to ongoing work together.
November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Deforestation in the Amazon has fallen to its lowest level in eleven years.

Pleased to join Brazil’s National Development Bank and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change at #COP30 launch of the Arc of Restoration, a new initiative to convert degraded areas into resilient, productive landscapes.
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Climate change impacts are happening in real time - directly impacting environmental law, human rights and dignity.
 
@unep.org #EmissionsGap data shows the worst is still to come.
 
#COP30 Justice, Climate & Human Rights Day reinforces why we need to act - and act now.

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The judiciary for climate justice and environmental rule of law
Inger Andersen, of UNEP, urges courts to champion climate justice and environmental rule of law to protect human rights amid worsening climate impacts.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
30 years ago the three Rio Conventions on climate, biodiversity & desertification were born - now we’re back in Brazil for #COP30

Today, we need environmental action that is all for one, one for all.

An integrated, coherent approach delivers that across the ‘Rio Trio’: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
2.8 billion people live in inadequate housing.

1.1 billion live in slums & informal settlements.

As I said at #COP30 Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change, with the right policies & finance, we can deliver affordable, climate-resilient housing for all: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Sweden is acting as a #ClimateAction match maker 💙

By building partnerships that connect local climate challenges with existing solutions, making NDCs actionable & attracting sustainable investments.

A pleasure to help open the Swedish #COP30 Pavilion & share @unep.org appreciation for🇸🇪 leadership
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
To close the weather and climate data gap, we urgently need to scale up action.

The new Systematic Observations Financing Facility Action Report, launched at #COP30 and supported by @unep.org, @wmo-global.bsky.social and @undp.org, reinforces the need to close the most critical data gaps worldwide.
November 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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From more heatwaves, extreme weather events, droughts, and floods, the evidence is clear: the world is feeling the impacts of the #ClimateCrisis.

As world leaders gather at #COP30, to accelerate #ClimateAction, get all the latest updates here: https://ow.ly/IRNq50Xqkkj
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
@unep.org and @wmo-global.bsky.social are working together to produce the climate science and data we need so that together, we can all deliver faster progress on the #ParisAgreement.

Pleased to meet Celeste Saulo, World Meteorological Organisation Secretary-General, at #COP30 to discuss more.
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A pleasure to meet @unep.org Patron of Biodiversity, Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark.

At #COP30, Queen Mary is using her voice to promote conservation and restoration efforts that support ambitious #ClimateAction.

I look forward to continuing our work together, #ForPeopleForPlanet.
November 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The buildings sector is responsible for 35% of energy-related emissions.

Speaking to ministers at the #COP30 Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate meeting, I urged the sector to drive #ClimateAction while providing resilient housing for billions of people:
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Making the buildings sector a beacon for climate action
Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, urges bold ICBC action to cut building emissions, boost resilient, affordable housing, and align global climate strategies.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Pleased to meet Tawfeeq Al Sharjabi, Yemen Minister of Water and Environment, at #COP30.
 
In Yemen, climate change is increasing pressure on resources and increasing disaster risk.
 
And why UNEP is working with UN and national partners to support climate resilience, governance & capacity building.
November 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
As global temperatures rise, access to cooling is now essential infrastructure, alongside water, energy & sanitation.

At #COP30, @unep.org and 🇧🇷 COP Presidency launched Beat the Heat - a new implementation drive to deliver sustainable cooling & the #GlobalCoolingPledge:
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November 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Regions and cities are key players in enabling #ClimateAction on the ground to build resilience, deliver cheaper, cleaner energy and contribute to global climate goals.

A pleasure to open the Cities & Regions Hub at #COP30 with @unep.org partners and 🇧🇷 Cities Minister, Jader Barbalho Filho.
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM