Here in Kenya, I am extending my deepest condolences to all those affected by the devastating floods that have swept through this country & neighbouring countries.

The United Nations stands in solidarity with the Kenyan people and is determined to mobilize the international community to…

Saturday’s #WorldMigratoryBirdDay spotlights insects, crucial for migratory birds during their extensive travels and breeding periods.

Yet, threats like pesticide use and habitat loss jeopardize these vital partners. Taking action to #ProtectInsectsProtectBirds is pivotal for…

Good news! The UN Environment Programme #EarthChamps nominations have been extended to May 12. Do you know someone who has made a significant impact on environmental protection & restoration? Someone that is developing innovative solutions?

Nominate your environmental hero: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Nordic countries are important partners in our efforts to address the triple planetary crisis.

Delighted to join Nordic Co-operation Ministerial Meeting & discuss how we can accelerate progress. We at UN Environment Programme look forward to continuing close work with our Nordic partners #ForPeopleForPlanet

Good to discuss how we tackle the triple planetary crisis with Swedish businesses in Stockholm 🇸🇪

From embedding circularity, reversing nature & biodiversity loss to tackling unsustainable consumption, good to see business pushing progress & innovation to deliver #ClimateAction .

Pleased to meet Members of the Committee on Environment and Agriculture from 🇸🇪Parliament.

Nature and biodiversity loss impacts us all - from the environment around us to farmers growing crops. Good to hear how Sweden is addressing these challenges & their plans for the future.

Happy birthday, Sir David Attenborough!

And thank you for your tireless commitment to #ClimateAction .

Here's how you can #ActNow and join him in protecting our planet: un.org/actnow

A pleasure to meet Former Swedish PM Stefan Löfven at the 2024 SIPRI #SthlmForum on Peace & Development.

Looking forward to a successful United Nations Summit of the Future at #UNGA . Grateful for his leadership and Sweden's ongoing contribution to secure a healthy environment for all.

The toxic legacy of war lasts for decades into the future.

Always a pleasure to meet Margot Wallström here in🇸🇪We discussed how conflict & war are driving environmental degradation and why environmental stewardship is an essential building block in setting foundations for peace.

The links between climate change, environmental degradation, peace & security have never been clearer.

Unless we act, climate change will accelerate conflict even further.

At #SthlmForum with SIPRI's Dan Smith, discussed how a healthy environment is the foundation to peace.

The environmental implications of deep-sea mining need to be comprehensively assessed.

UN Environment Programme has produced a new Deep Sea Mining Issues Note that outlines key considerations we need to take into account. Read here: unep.org/resources/publ…

A pleasure to see my good friend & World Health Organization (WHO) DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at 9th Global Leaders Group on AMR meeting.

Great discussion on how we can work together to integrate the environment and human health agendas & elevate #ActOnAMR work.

Look forward to ongoing close UN Environment Programme and World Health Organization (WHO) partnership to deliver this.

Devastating to see the catastrophic & deadly floods in Southern Brazil. Our thoughts at UN Environment Programme are with all those who have been affected & lost loved ones.

From Brazil to Kenya to Tanzania, nature is screaming at us across the world to tackle the #ClimateCrisis . We must act. Now.

We need a strong political push to #ActOnAMR .

At 9th Meeting of Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance, I outlined how coordinated action can reduce the burden of AMR on societies and address the triple planetary crisis.

My remarks in full: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Nominations for the 2024 UN Environment Programme #EarthChamps are open until May 5!

Do you know someone who's made a significant impact on environmental protection and restoration? Someone that is developing innovative solutions?

Nominate your environmental hero today: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Environmental journalists are a vital part of combatting the triple planetary crisis. Yet, they increasingly face harassment, assault & more.

3 May is #WorldPressFreedomDay . Find out more about UNEP’s work on human rights and the environment.

unep.org/news-and-stori…

Environmental defenders are nature’s truest allies. Journalists are some of the most important defenders we have

World #PressFreedom Day focuses on journalism in the face of the #EnvironmentalCrisis . As UN Environment Programme says, journalists save lives & unearth truth: unep.org/news-and-stori…

🌍 Taking the lead in the global fight against desertification, #SaudiArabia will host #WorldEnvironmentDay and the #UNCCDCOP16 in Riyadh this year.

#UNited4Land , we can fulfill our promise to restore 1 billion ha of land by 2030 for a sustainable + resilient future 🙌 via UN Environment Programme

Great country visit in Chile with a fabulous UN Environment Programme team working to support #Chile as the country paves a path for #ClimateAction #BiodiversityAction & #PollutionAction . We at UN Environment Programme are proud to work in support of Chile as the country moves forward #ForPeopleForPlanet

Wetlands are one of natures great wonders that are vital for our food supply, health & livelihoods.

Chile has enshrined their importance by introducing South America’s first ever law to protect urban wetlands.

Delighted to visit Mantagua wetland with Maisa to learn more.