KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳
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Official X account of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
We are delighted to welcome our new Head of Mission, His Excellency Hon Ababu-Namwamba, EGH, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary/Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Phenomenal judicial leap in environmental justice, this. @UNEP @UNEP_Africa @UNODC_ENV @AbabuNamwamba
ICJ stated on Wednesday, that climate inaction on the part of national governments may violate their legal obligations to current and future generations under international law. It also state that those impacted can demand loss and damage funding. buff.ly/hxVtKhM
Protect #Mangroves
Mangroves protect us from climate change, preserve biodiversity, support livelihoods & are essential for the nutrition & food security of millions. We all benefit from mangroves. Protecting them is protecting the health of our planet. #WetlandsCOP15 #GenerationRestoration
Many thanks to H.E. @AbabuNamwamba for his visit and interesting conversation on the ongoing UN processes. #UN80 #UNEA7 @UNEP
Kenya and #Belgium share historic close ties. Our Head of Mission H.E @AbabuNamwamba was hosted by the Ambassador of Belgium to Kenya H.E Peter Maddens. The two Ambassadors reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and strengthening the @UN in Nairobi amidst #UN80 Initiative
Kenya and #Belgium share historic close ties. Our Head of Mission H.E @AbabuNamwamba was hosted by the Ambassador of Belgium to Kenya H.E Peter Maddens. The two Ambassadors reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and strengthening the @UN in Nairobi amidst #UN80 Initiative
The use of AI for environment and biodiversity is fast gaining pace. The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to UNON & UNEP is championing rollout of the Early Warning for Air Pollution and Biodiversity Loss Project, in partnership with @UNEP and led by H.E @AbabuNamwamba
In our capacity as Chair of G77+China Nairobi Chapter, we hosted our first meeting, a consultative briefing for members with the President of #UNEA7 Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, who is Chairman of Environment Authority of Oman. H.E @AbabuNamwamba led the session as Chair. #UNEP
Expansion of the @UN in Nairobi youtu.be/Z3dC3xIXSxI?si…
Thought leadership on Environmental Crime..
This week at #AMCEN20 in Nairobi, @UNODC_EA & @Kmunep convened partners and reps from 🇰🇪🇺🇬🇪🇹 to discuss efforts to #endENVcrime. Speakers shared real challenges & solutions, prioritizing justice, enforcement & governance. ℹ️shorturl.at/tInsV #AfricaForNature
Yes, indeed #WetlandsMatter
Wetlands are essential to life and livelihoods. They provide critical services for millions. Yet they’re disappearing at an alarming rate. Stronger action is needed to protect and restore these vital ecosystems. 🔗 bit.ly/4eS9mJg #WetlandsMatter #COP15Ramsar
Celebrating #MandelaDay2025
"Huu ndio wakati wa kuimarisha tena ahadi yetu ya pamoja kwa misingi ambayo UN iliundwa, na ambayo pia yaliunda maisha ya kipekee ya Nelson Mandela: uhuru, haki, usawa, umoja, upatanisho na amani." – @antonioguterres kwenye tukio maalum la #MandelaDay: news.un.org/sw/story/2025/…
H.E President @WilliamsRuto visited the @UN Complex to inspect progress of the historic Gigiri Masterplan that is upgrading and expanding the Nairobi UN Campus. He was received by @Kmunep Head H.E @AbabuNamwamba @ForeignOfficeKE PS @SingoeiAKorir and @ODG_UNON DG Zainab Bangura.
