Hey eco-warriors! Whether you're trekking in the Himalayas, chilling on Bali's beaches, or coding the next big app in Jakarta, this one's for you. 🌏
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) just wrapped up on Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together about 6,000 delegates from governments, organisations, civil society and the private sector.
Under the theme "Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet," the assembly approved:
- 11 resolutions tackling the triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss & pollution
- 3 decisions and a ministerial declaration emphasising fairness and inclusivity
- A new medium-term strategy for UNEP (2025–2029) and a two-year work programme and budget (2026–2027)
Key resolutions cover:
- Coral reef protection 🐠 (think Bali's reefs and the Andaman Sea)
- Responsible minerals & metals management ⛏️
- Chemicals & waste governance ♻️
- Sustainable application of artificial intelligence 🤖
- International cooperation on wildfire response 🔥
- Glacier protection 🏔️
- Combating harmful algal blooms 🌊
The ministerial declaration reaffirms global commitments to these issues, calling for inclusive decisions that involve communities at every level.
Looking ahead, Matthew Samuda, Jamaica's minister for water, environment & climate change, was elected president of UNEA-8, which is scheduled for December 6–10, 2027. Mark your calendars! 📆
This wave of resolutions is a big step for our planet’s future. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪🌱
Reference(s):
7th UN environment assembly wraps up with resolutions adopted
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