UN Environment Programme in Africa

The ministerial segment of #AMCEN20 has officially opened in Nairobi. As AMCEN marks 40 years, African leaders, ministers, and partners gather to drive forward regional priorities on climate, nature, waste, finance, and resilience. Africa is not waiting, it’s leading.…

At #AMCEN20, delegates adopted decisions on Ocean governance in Africa, strengthening chemicals and waste governance, climate change, biodiversity, and a draft drought protocol Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/african-minist… #Africa #AMCEN

Mandela’s legacy reminds us that each of us has the power & responsibility to make the world a better place. Every act of kindness, big or small, helps carry forward his vision of equality and justice for all. This #MandelaDay, take action, inspire change in communities. 💙

Africa NDE Forum 2025 | 21–25 July Africa’s National Designated Entities (NDEs), experts & partners will gather to boost climate technology for adaptation & mitigation. 🔹 Tech + finance + innovation 🔹 Digital tools for resilience 🔹 Solutions for water, food, energy &…

As #AMCEN20 concluded, I proudly represented H.E. President @WilliamsRuto at the 40th anniversary of AMCEN. Leaders reflected on 4 decades of action & called for bold steps in climate finance, tech, critical minerals & unity in global talks. We endorsed the Tripoli Declaration.…

Delegates at #AMCEN20 welcomed the #AMCENat40 legacy report, while reaffirming their commitment to protect #Africa's natural heritage "Although the road from Cairo to Nairobi has been remarkable for AMCEN, the best is yet to come,” said one delegate ➡️ enb.iisd.org/african-minist…

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

Congratulating AMCEN on its 40th anniversary at #AMCENat40 high-level segment today, #IPCC Chair @JimSkeaIPCC highlighted AMCEN’s role in driving science-based policy approaches in #Africa and recognising the importance of delivering timely science to make it policy-relevant.

At #AMCENat40, UNEP ED @andersen_inger highlighted four decades of African leadership on the environment, from the Bamako Convention to the Great Green Wall, and called for a united path forward toward green growth and equity. Her remarks: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Today, the Secretary General participated in the High-Level Special Session marking the 40th Anniversary of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment, #AMCEN40. The session reflected on four decades of African leadership in environmental governance.