The Assembly is the highest decision-making body in the world for environmental issues.
More than 6,000 people – representing 186 countries – took part in the week-long gathering held at the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
Extended resolutions
UNEA-7 resolutions cover issues such as the sound management of minerals and materials critical to the transition to clean energy, international cooperation to combat wildfires, and better protection of coral reefs and glaciers.
The ministerial declaration highlights the commitment to bold actions that lead to sustainable solutions, such as promoting local and national zero waste initiatives.
He also called for implementing obligations arising from multilateral environmental agreements and frameworks, as well as promoting equitable and inclusive participation in all efforts.
Rise above differences
In her concluding remarksUNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen recalled that participants came to Nairobi to show the determination and solidarity needed to address the environmental challenges that threaten to undermine economies and societies.
“You did it,” she said. “The beacon of environmental multilateralism that rises today above the fog of geopolitical differences shines a little brighter. »
She noted that the assembly had also approved the UNEP projectMedium-term strategy(MTS) for the next four years.
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While Member States also gave new mandates to UNEP, in addition to existing ones, she urged countries to make their full contribution so that UNEP can deliver “results and impact”.
“You will now return to the world outside the negotiating rooms. A world in which – let us not forget in the midst of our euphoria – people are dying, homes and livelihoods are being destroyed, economies are being damaged and inequalities are widening because action on environmental challenges has not been fast or strong enough,” Ms Andersen said.
“Yes, you have lit the beacon and better illuminated the path forward. But now, together, we must quickly get on this path to deliver on our collective promise to deliver real solutions for a resilient planet and people.”
The Paris Agreement celebrates its 10th anniversary
Friday also marked the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Agreement on climate change which Ms. Andersen also highlighted in her remarks.
This historic treaty, signed by 194 countries and the European Union, aims to limit the increase in global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres used the anniversary to call for more climate action.
“Ten years ago, the world found the courage to embrace Paris Agreement– a pillar of hope for humanity,” he said in a tweet.
“Today, we must find courage. The climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time. Together, we can – and we must – build a livable future for all.”
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