Eternally grateful to our #2024RCMAfrica partners, Oxfam International, AWF, IUCN-WCEL (World Commission on Environmental Law), Hassan II Int'l Center for Environmental Training, & ANAW for making this possible! Ayman Cherkaoui UN Environment Programme UN Environment Programme in Africa UNCCD Civil Society #SeasonOfCreation2024 Inger Andersen Ibrahim Thiaw Dr. Alexandra Harrington

Today, the #AMCEN Ministerial Segment kicks off! Ministers will drive key decisions on scaling efforts to combat land degradation, desertification, and drought in Africa. Stay tuned for critical policy shifts #GenerationRestoration

The 10th special session of #AMCEN is underway in Abidjan, tackling key issues on land degradation, desertification, and drought. Want to learn more about the discussions? Click the link for updates and insights on the ongoing session unep.org/events/confere…

For decades, Sri Lanka’s mangroves disappeared, leaving communities exposed to disasters like the 2004 tsunami. Now, by growing instead of just planting, Sri Lanka has restored 500ha, aiming for 10,000 by 2030. See their #GenerationRestoration journey: youtube.com/watch?v=v2Zn9M…

A pleasure to see Messouda Baham Mohamed Laghdaf, Mauritania's Minister of Environment & Sustainable Development at #AMCEN Appreciate Mauritania's leadership chairing African Union & pushing environmental issues, especially during the AU's first year as a #G20 permanent member.

Pleased to meet Dr. Dion George, South Africa's new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries & Environmentza. Discussed the critical leadership role #G20 must play to tackle the triple planetary crisis. UN Environment Programme looks forward to working closely with🇿🇦when they assume their #G20 presidency.

The climate crisis is an economic sinkhole. It’s time to flip the script. Bolder climate action = ✅Cleaner, more affordable energy, better health ✅More jobs, stronger economies The climate crisis must be core business for EVERY government. 👉bit.ly/4dSgUu4 #AMCEN

UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Rocky Dawuni, UNEP Major Groups and UNEP Regional Director Dr. RMwebaza are closely following the opening ceremony of the 10th Special Session of #AMCEN in Abidjan! Their presence underscores UNEP’s continued commitment to advancing environmental goals.

65% of Africa’s land is degraded. At #AMCEN I suggested 3 ways we can raise ambition on land degradation, desertification & drought: ➡️Unite land action under the three Rio Conventions ➡️Account for the value of nature ➡️Circular approaches to minerals unep.org/news-and-stori…

.UN Environment Programme and UN Climate Change are working together to tackle the most pressing climate & environmental challenges in Africa and beyond. As #COP29 approaches, pleased to meet with my friend Simon Stiell at #AMCEN to discuss how we deliver faster, more ambitious progress to meet global goals.

The climate crisis is an economic sinkhole, sucking the momentum out of economic growth. Delivering on #ClimateAction will unlock a goldmine of benefits. UN Land and Drought’s Executive Secretary Simon Stiell at #AMCEN: unfccc.int/news/deliverin…

Senegal has always been a strong champion of a global #PlasticsTreaty. At #AMCEN, met Pr Daouda Ngom, 🇸🇳 Environment Minister, to thank Senegal for their leadership & discuss the importance of an ambitious deal to #BeatPlasticPollution at #INC5. Appreciate ongoing 🇸🇳support.

3 calls to African leaders from Inger Andersen at #AMCEN: 1. Unite action on land under the three Rio Conventions 2. Account for the value of nature. 3. Back circular approaches to minerals Info unep.org/news-and-stori…

The Secretary General today presented her statement at the Ministerial and High-level Segment of #AMCEN, highlighting the vital role of wetlands in preserving biodiversity, supporting communities and mitigating climate change. #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

.UN Environment Programme and Nigeria have a wide ranging partnership, from clean energy to sustainable food systems & building climate resilience. At #AMCEN, discussed shared priorities with Mahmud Adam Kambari, 🇳🇬Ministry of Environment Permanent Secretary, including how we #BeatPlasticPollution

Pleased to meet Hon. Aden Duale, EGH, Kenya's Environment & Climate Change Cabinet Secretary, at #AMCEN. Nairobi is the environmental capital of the world. UN Environment Programme is proud to call Kenya home and work closely with 🇰🇪 to support progress in Kenya and across Africa, #ForPeopleForPlanet.

Acknowledging the urgent need to address escalating impacts of climate change on Africa’s ecosystems, Africa Regional Facilitators Ayman Cherkaoui David N. Munene and the team have played a pivotal role in strengthening civil society engagement in UNEP processes across the region

Land degradation and desertification worsen poverty, food insecurity, and climate vulnerability, affecting 3.2B people globally. Sub-Saharan Africa bears 22% of the cost. It's time to act! Financial resources and partnerships are key. Let's restore our lands. #AMCEN

Africa's natural capital is a tremendous asset that can pave the way for sustainable and inclusive growth. By addressing these challenges and leveraging resources wisely, the continent can shape a brighter, greener future. Fitsum Assefa Adela