UN nations gather in Kenya to address global environmental challenges

Members were urged to work toward making “a tangible difference to people’s lives.”

In short:

• The UN Environment Assembly convenes in Nairobi for its sixth session, focusing on climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
• Leila Benali emphasizes the assembly's role in ensuring a sustainable future, while Kenya's environment minister views it as a chance to renew global environmental faith.
• The assembly will debate 19 draft resolutions on topics like land restoration, dust storms, and mining impacts, striving for consensus despite differing national priorities.

Key quote:

"None of us live on an island. We live on planet Earth, and we are all connected."

— Inger Andersen, executive director of UNEP.

Why this matters:

By focusing on multilateral agreements, this assembly aims to advance significant steps toward a sustainable future, directly impacting health outcomes and global environmental governance. Listen to Ans Irfan’s vision for progress and equity in global public health.