Even amid global tensions, 2025 was a year in which nations showed that environmental multilateralism is the beacon that rises high above the fog of geopolitical differences to rally the world in united action. Read the just released @unep.org Annual Report: www.unep.org/resources/an...

Fantastic to see #IPBES12 has approved the #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report. My congratulations to all the @ipbes.net experts, partners and countries for coming together to deliver this important result - a big win #ForPeopleForPlanet. Stay tuned for the report launch tomorrow. More details ⤵️

Congratulations to Julio Cordano of Chile on being elected Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution at #INC5-3 talks. @unep.org looks forward to supporting you and Member States secure a #PlasticsTreaty that can #BeatPlasticPollution. www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

The new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP) will provide the world with the science and data we need to: ✅ Prevent pollution ✅ Ensure the sound management of chemicals ✅ Manage waste better Understand more as #ISPCWP1 continues: www.unep.org/isp-cwp

A pleasure to meet with Leticia Carvalho, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), today. We discussed deepening the @unep.org and ISA collaboration on deep sea related work, with a common goal to #SaveOurOcean and follow international standards for marine related activities.

Congratulations to Osvaldo Álvarez Pérez of Chile who was elected the first Chair of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution at the #ISPCWP1 opening plenary. @unep.org looks forward to supporting you & all Panel Members deliver the important mandate of #ISPCWP.

This week the first Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution meeting takes place in Geneva. The significance of this new Panel is clear. There are now 127+ Members & many stakeholders working together to #BeatPollution. @unep.org explains more: www.unep.org/isp-cwp

Wetlands are vital to our way of life. They soak up floods, store drought water and filter pollution. We must learn, act and protect wetlands. On #WorldWetlandsDay we celebrate traditional knowledge and cultural heritage that supports this protection and has safeguarded wetlands for generations.

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On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we honor the victims of the Holocaust. At our event in Nairobi, under the theme 'Remembrance for Dignity & Human Rights', the UN was honoured to be joined by Holocaust survivor, Wanda Albinski. Today and always, we are committed to combatting hatred, racism & prejudice.

Energy needs are increasing, yet the sector is already responsible for 3/4 of greenhouse gas emissions. This #WorldCleanEnergyDay learn how increasing efficiency & transitioning to renewables can drastically cut emissions, while providing #EnergyForAll: www.unep.org/topics/energy

We can either invest into nature’s destruction or power its recovery. The new @unep.org State of Finance for Nature report shows that for every $1 the world invests in protecting nature, it spends $30 destroying it. Find out more: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Every year millions die from antimicrobial resistance. Pollution of the environment with antimicrobial-containing waste and runoff from factories, farms, hospitals and other sources is contributing to its rise. To reduce it, we must #BeatChemicalPollution at source: www.unep.org/topics/pollu...

Peatlands cover just 3% of land but store about twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests, making them unsung heroes in the battle against climate change. @unep.org explains everything you should know about peatlands: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

The Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction - or BBNJ Agreement - enters into force today. After two decades of negotiations and a quick ratification process, this treaty is a powerful win for the ocean and multilateralism. www.unep.org/unep-and-bbn...

#GEO7 lays out a simple choice for humanity. Continue down the road to a future devastated by climate change, dwindling nature and polluted air, or change direction to secure a healthy planet, people and economies. This is no choice at all. @unep.org explains more: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

At #UNEA7, the largest youth gathering took place in @unep.org history. 1,000+ young people from 70 countries came together at the Youth Environment Assembly, a youth-led forum to shape priorities & solutions to some of the 🌍 most pressing environmental challenges. www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Today we celebrated colleagues receiving United Nations Long Service Awards. 320+ @unep.org staff were recognised for service ranging from 10 to an impressive 35 years. UNEP's strength lies in its people. Every job matters. And how we earn trust, help inform decisions & deliver #ForPeopleForPlanet

Nature-based solutions use ecosystems like forests, wetlands and soils to support people and protect the planet. They offer affordable, effective ways to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Explore how this approach works: unep.org/unep-and-nat...

Deeply saddened to hear Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil has passed away. His science-based, community-led work shaped policy and helped protect the biodiverse Western Ghats. And why, in 2024, @unep.org honoured Madhav as a Champion of the Earth. Read about his legacy: www.unep.org/championsofe...

@unep.org regularly publishes the latest environmental science and data to support solutions #ForPeopleForPlanet. Read all our latest reports online: www.unep.org/publications...

Good news for the environment: @thegef.bsky.social has announced $52.8 million for @unep.org –led projects.   From wetlands and oceans to clean transport and climate transparency, this work will support countries strengthen resilience, reduce emissions & protect nature. www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Sending Merry Christmas wishes to all celebrating. May the year ahead bring peace, hope & continued progress #ForPeopleForPlanet Grateful for what we have achieved in 2025 and look forward to continuing work with @unep.org partners next year as we reach for long-term sustainability for our planet.

Today, on the third anniversary of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, pleased to share this video with @unep.org Patron of Biodiversity, Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark. At #UNEA7, Her Majesty underscored the urgency we need to protect nature. Very grateful for her leadership.

Following a busy and successful #UNEA7, pleased to meet with the @unep.org Senior Management Team - including many Multilateral Environment Agreements in the UNEP family - to plan how we will deliver even greater, more integrated action to achieve our global environment goals, #ForPeopleForPlanet.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton. A true guardian of African elephants, he devoted his life to understanding & protecting these gentle giants and the habitats that sustain them, always urging the world to do more. We owe him a great debt: www.linkedin.com/posts/anders...

A pleasure to welcome Miguel Ángel Espichán Mariñas, Minister of Environment of Peru, to #UNEA7.   Peru and @unep.org continue to drive regional environmental progress - including strong 🇵🇪 leadership in efforts to #BeatPlasticPollution, having hosted the first round of #PlasticsTreaty negotiations.

Circularity is essential to #BeatPlasticPollution - and it can unlock major economic & social gains.   But we need voices from every sector to shape a #PlasticsTreaty that truly delivers   Pleased to join Norway & partners at #UNEA7 to discuss priorities needed to secure a global treaty for the ages

#UNEA7 comes to a close. The world has united and shown multilateralism works, agreeing solutions for a more resilient 🌍 Countries adopted 11 resolutions, 3 decisions & a Ministerial Declaration that will help advance #ClimateAction, protect nature and reduce pollution www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Finland continues to lead with strong climate and environmental action - at home, across Europe and globally. Pleased to discuss progress and #UNEA7 priorities, with Sari Multala, Minister of Climate and the Environment of Finland, today. My thanks to Finland 🇫🇮 for its unwavering support to UNEP.

A pleasure to meet with Felix Wertli, Environment Ambassador of Switzerland - alongside @unep.org Deputy Executive Director Elizabeth Mrema and UNEP team - at #UNEA7 Appreciate strong UNEP +🇨🇭partnership and support to tackle global environment challenges as together we work for #ForPeopleForPlanet.

Agreeing a #PlasticsTreaty to truly #BeatPlasticPollution depends on dialogue, transparency and trust. But the science is clear: we don’t have unlimited time. As I said at #UNEA7, a historic plastics treaty is still within reach if we continue inclusive work together: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Pleased to welcome Kum Hanseung, Climate, Energy and Environment Vice-Minister of Republic of Korea, to #UNEA7 The Republic of Korea are ongoing champions of a strong #PlasticsTreaty - hosting #INC5 last year, as well as #WorldEnvironmentDay in June with a focus on how we #BeatPlasticPollution.

Pleased to meet with Jean-Luc Crucke, Belgium’s Federal Minister of Mobility, Climate & Ecological Transition. At #UNEA7, I thanked Belgium for its strong support to the @unep.org Environment Fund - an essential support for driving global environmental progress that benefits everyone, everywhere.

The @ec.europa.eu has shown consistently strong leadership on environmental policy across Europe & globally, as well as invaluable support to @unep.org work. Delighted @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu, Commissioner for Environment, Water resilience & a Competitive circular economy, joined us at #UNEA7

Nothing better than running into dear friends at #UNEA7! Today it was my former colleague Gretchen Aguilar, Director-General of IUCN, and as you can see, we were happy! We at @unep.org are so pleased to enjoy a close collaboration & partnership with our IUCN friends on environmental priorities.

Pleased to meet Lok Bahadur Thapa President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at #UNEA7 to discuss how we integrate environment priorities into ECOSOC's 2025–2026 agenda under the theme of “transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and #SDGs"

Heavy rains and floods in Pakistan have claimed thousands of lives and caused billions in losses, a stark reminder of #ClimateChange At #UNEA7, I met Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, Climate Change & Environmental Coordination Federal Minister, to discuss 🇵🇰 @unep.org collaboration to meet such challenges.

Delighted to meet Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, Environment, Nature Conservation & Nuclear Safety State Secretary of Germany - alongside @unep.org Deputy Executive Director Elizabeth Mrema - at #UNEA7 Deeply appreciate Germany's strong support to UNEP. Together, we can do even more #ForPeopleForPlanet

We need to invest in African biodiversity and #ClimateAction. At the #UNEA7 High-level Ministerial Meeting of African Ministers of Environment, I recommitted @unep.org support to translate recent #G20 and #COP30 outcomes into accelerated progress for a resilient Africa: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Pleased to meet Balarabe Abbas Lawal, Minister of Environment of Nigeria, at #UNEA7. Productive conversation on nature, climate and pollution priorities being discussed at the UN Environment Assembly, as well as ongoing Nigeria & UNEP work to deliver faster progress #ForPeopleForPlanet.

A pleasure to meet with Arlette Soudan-Nonault, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development & the Congo Basin for the Republic of Congo, at #UNEA7. @unep.org is working with 🇨🇬 to help protect biodiversity and support community-based forest initiatives. Look forward to ongoing work together.

At #UNEA7, UN Secretary General António Guterres calls on countries to rise to this moment of environmental & geopolitical turbulence. With climate impacts accelerating & ecosystems under strain, he underlined that resilience is no longer optional & the pathway to peace, justice, & a stable future.

#UNEA7 is focused on securing a clean, healthy and sustainable environment that will benefit every nation, every person. Today, at the High-Level Segment alongside President Ruto, I outlined how this Assembly can help chart a course to a better future for every nation: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Grateful for the ongoing environmental leadership of the Netherlands and strong support to @unep.org's Environment Fund. At #UNEA7, discussed priorities ahead and importance of ongoing support with Thierry Aartsen, Minister for the Environment and Public Transport, Government of the Netherlands.

Japan has been a steadfast supporter to #BeatPlasticPollution and secure a #PlasticsTreaty. Pleased to meet with Ryo Nakamura, Ambassador, Assistant Minister and Director-General for Global Issues of Japan to discuss #UNEA7 priorities and ongoing momentum to tackle pollution.

Pleased to welcome Vannia Gava, Deputy Minister of Environment & Energy Security of Italy, to #UNEA7. Look forward to strengthening ongoing partnership, including strong support to the Environment Fund, and work like the new Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks Initiative launched at #COP30.

At #UNEA7, honoured to meet Mosese Bulitavu, Fijian Minister for Environment & Climate Change, who presented me with a traditional Fijian spade-style war club. This symbolises a commitment to "protection of the vanua", the safeguarding of the Indigenous Fijian way of life. Thank you, Fiji 🇫🇯

A clean, just energy future starts with minerals. At #UNEA7 we launched the UN Task Force on Critical Energy Transition Minerals. Why? By 2050, the 🌍 will need 3 billion tons of these minerals. As demand surges, the Task Force will help ensure the transition is fair, sustainable & protects nature

Pleased to meet David Songulashvili, Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, to express my thanks to Georgia's ongoing support to #UNEA7, including their work on the UNEA Bureau. Welcome Georgia's ongoing leadership protecting mountains from the impacts of climate change.