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.

20 years ago, Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize for her grassroots work inspired by her simple, radical message: planting a tree is planting hope, justice and peace. At #UNEA7 on #HumanRightsDay, we honour her legacy. Thanks to Norway, Kenya and Wanjira Mathai for bringing us together.

China continues to lead the world in the renewable race, efforts that are driving down emissions. Delighted to meet Guo Fang, Vice Minister of Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, at #UNEA7 and hear more on China's #ClimateAction commitments and UNEA priorities.

On the sidelines of #UNEA7, pleased to meet Eng. Mansour bin Hilal Al Mushaiti, Vice-Minister for Environment, Water and Agriculture, for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We discussed global environment goals and #UNEA7 priorities so we can truly advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.

When #HumanRightsDay falls during #UNEA7, one truth stands out clearly: everyone has the right to a healthy environment. With 100+ court cases affirming this right, momentum is growing. During our UNEA discussions, everyone agreed - we must turn commitment into action, for every person, everywhere

The 🇬🇧 will host the 12th Session of @ipbes.net next February. Today at #UNEA7, pleased to sign a Host Country Agreement for #IPBES12 alongside Mary Creagh, UK Minister for Nature, Dr. Luthando Dziba, IPBES Executive Secretary and IPBES Chair, Dr David Obura. Looking forward to a strong #IPBES12!

At #UNEA7, met Dr. Varsen Aghabekian Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Expatriates for Palestine. Ending human suffering in Gaza is critical. @unep.org Environment Assessment shows this suffering is helped by restoring water systems & clearing debris, enabling humanitarian access to save lives.

Sand and dust storms erode soil and damage habitats, harming biodiversity and ecosystems. Their transboundary nature is a challenge & opportunity. As I said at #UNEA7: we can’t stop these storms, but we can manage impacts. Nature-based solutions are the most resilient, cost-effective path forward.

Mongolia is preparing to host @unccd.bsky.social #COP17 next year in beautiful Ulaanbaatar. Pleased to meet Batbaatar Bat, Mongolia's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, at #UNEA7 to discuss COP priorities so we can all be #UNited4land. @unep.org looks forward to supporting 🇲🇳 #COP17.

The Caspian Sea. Lake Chad. The Aral Sea. These are just some of the many drying lakes and seas worldwide. We can can bring water bodies back from the brink - if we act now. At #UNEA7, hosted by Kazakhstan, we discussed the impacts of a changing hydrological cycle: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Hurricane Melissa left a trail of devastation across Jamaica - a stark reminder of accelerating #ClimateChange impacts. Grateful to meet Matthew Samuda, Jamaica’s Minister of Environment, at #UNEA7 to discuss the impacts and hear how Jamaica is working to recover & build greater climate resilience.

Next year Armenia will host @unbiodiversity.bsky.social #COP17 - a key moment to review progress on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Pleased to meet Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment of Armenia, at #UNEA7 with @astridschomaker.bsky.social to discuss plans.

Environmental cooperation is the best insurance against a 🌎 in crisis. Ahead of tomorrow's Multilateral Environmental Agreements Day at #UNEA7, see how global agreements have shaped action on climate, nature, and pollution, & how multilateralism is key to building resilience: https://bit.ly/4atbzdS

A pleasure to welcome Alejandro Solano Ortiz, Vice-Minister for Multilateral Affairs of Costa Rica, to #UNEA7. Good discussion on UNEA priorities and Costa Rica's role in environmental multilateralism. Look forward to deepening the Costa Rica and @unep.org partnership.

Kazakhstan is facing environmental challenges from lakes vanishing under climate change - as drying waters jeopardize biodiversity, dust storms & water security. At #UNEA7 met Mansur Oshurbayev, Vice-Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, to discuss national & regional priorities.

High-integrity carbon markets can support #ClimateAction - but are not a silver bullet. With good governance, alongside deep decarbonization, carbon markets can advance mitigation and adaptation while delivering vital funds to developing nations. More from #UNEA7: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Today, on the sidelines of #UNEA7, pleased to meet Dr. Shina Ansari, Vice-President and Head of Department of Environment, Islamic Republic of Iran. Productive discussion on both current and future environmental challenges facing the region and priorities to address these impacts.

The new Global Environment Outlook lays out a simple choice for humanity: we can continue down our current path with rising climate impacts, nature loss, degraded land and polluted air - or change direction & secure a healthy planet, people and economies. More on #GEO7: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

As geopolitical challenges and tensions escalate globally, one thing is clear: fragmented politics will not fix a fractured planet. And why the UN Environment Assembly is essential to a safer, more resilient planet. I explain more in my #UNEA7 op-ed: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... @unep.org

Day 1 of #UNEA7 comes to a close. Now, we have a busy week ahead as we continue work to advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet. Follow @unep.org for all the latest from Nairobi as leaders from all across the world come together to deliver progress, #ForPeopleForPlanet.

A resilient planet depends on Indigenous leadership. At the #UNEA7 Special Dialogue on Indigenous Peoples, we reaffirmed that Indigenous knowledge systems, sciences, and practices are vital to the planet’s survival - and @unep.org will not stop listening, learning and championing Indigenous rights.

A pleasure to meet Marie Nyange Ndambo, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development, and New Economy of Climate of the Democratic Republic of Congo at #UNEA7 today. A productive discussion on UNEA priorities & how the DRC is navigating the dual pressures of development and forest preservation.

Extreme heat is a global emergency. At #UNEA7 side event the call was clear: we need to #BeatTheHeat In response, Beat the Heat / Mutirão contra o Calor Extremo initiative, from the #COP30 Presidency & @unep.org led Cool Coalition, aims to localise the Global Cooling Pledge and support resilience.