Grateful for the opportunity to engage with #EPPIC_Plastics at #INC4 . Looking forward to creating the coalitions necessary to inspire action. Northeastern Global News NU School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs

Single-use plastics are an environmental & public health crisis, explains Prof. Maria Ivanova. 'We just need to... use less, to use reusable and, when absolutely necessary, to use biodegradable alternatives,” Ivanova says.

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The world wants - and needs - a #PlasticsTreaty .

At #INC4 opening I stressed that now is the time for commitment, collaboration & ambition.

In Ottawa we must make progress & set stage to secure an ambitious deal to #BeatPlasticPollution once & for all.

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It was such an exciting experience to be a part of the volunteer group during UNEA-6 , at the United Nations Science Policy Business Forum United Nations Science-Policy-Business Forum
I was able to exercise my skills and knowledge in making the event a success with my fellow volunteers .
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What even are natural resources?

Check out this infographic to understand the definitions behind the Global Resources Outlook 2024 #GRO24 and then head over to the IRP website and download the report here: bit.ly/42VDttm

The 2024 edition of the Global Resources Outlook launched on 1 March! It shows #resources are essential to our environmental goals. 🌍

Importantly, the report finds it is possible to reduce resource use while growing the #economy & reducing #inequality

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“All governments should nominate a minister for future generations [since] the world has enough for everyone's needs, but not everyone's greed.” 

Social & intergenerational equity at center of #UNEA6 #UNSPBF discussions #ForPlanetForPeople

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UN Environment Programme Minamata Convention on Mercury The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Ministerio de Minería de Chile Janez Potočnik Haoliang Xu Rolph Payet Adam Matthews Lena Estrada Añokazi Selwin Hart Currently taking place! Head over if you're at #UNEA6

Relive yesterday’s UN-SPBF at #UNEA6 with Earth Negotiations Bulletin‘s report and photos!

UNEA offers a unique opportunity to implement scientific and technological solutions for sustainable development through its ministerial declaration and resolutions, as H.E. Ms. Leila Benali 🇲🇦🇺🇳, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
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At close of United Nations Science-Policy-Business Forum Moderator Axel Threlfall thanks 'this amazing community that keeps growing,' for their resilience following a marathon day of inspirational talks, deep dives and knowledge exchanges across the scientific, policy, business and civil society constituencies.

Today I had the opportunity to discuss how infrastructure decisions are important in attaining global environmental goals during the One Thing segment convened by the Science Policy Business Forum of UNEP United Nations Science-Policy-Business Forum #UNEA6 UNOPS delivers sustainable infrastructure solutions! #unops

It’s a wrap! For those who couldn't join live, the sessions are available for replay on our United Nations Science-Policy-Business Forum YouTube Channel. youtube.com/United Nations Science-Policy-Business Forum/streams

Speakers are sharing actionable big ideas at our closing session:

Maria Ivanova shares her vision of an ' #art and #academia alliance to connect hearts and minds, North and South, East and West, Humans, and Nature. Art tickles our imagination and points to social issues.' #UNEA6

An honor & pleasure to welcome & host HE First Lady of Kenya Mama Rachel Ruto, EGH at the UN Environment Programme Science-Policy-Business Forum
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On the sidelines of the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Minister of State Dr. Claudine Uwera will soon speak on a panel at the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum on Tracking Financial Flows to Nature-based Solutions.

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#UNEA6 | #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿

Today, Minister of State for the Environment Dr. Claudine Uwera joined a panel at the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum: Tracking Financial Flows to Nature-based Solutions.

The Minister shared Rwanda's ambition to be climate resilient and carbon neutral by 2050.

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Our Session on Early Warning System is under way! Join us now #SPBFUNEA6

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