Inger Andersen (@andersen

Inger Andersen

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Inger Andersen

@andersen_inger

Executive Director of @UNEP and @UN Under-Secretary-General

Nairobi, Kenya

Joined March 2014

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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Jan 6, 2025
Follow me on Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn & Threads as we work together to deliver action #ForPeopleForPlanet. Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ingera… Instagram: instagram.com/inger_andersen LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andersening… Threads: threads.net/@inger_andersen
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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Dec 29, 2024
Deeply relieved that my colleague and friend @DrTedros is now safe and sound and back with his family in Geneva. I wish our injured @WFP_UNHAS colleague & n crew member speedy recovery. Civilians, humanitarians, @UN workers must never be a target.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
@DrTedros
Dec 28, 2024
Thank you to all my friends, colleagues, and everyone who has wished me well during the ordeal in the past few days. I'm especially grateful to the colleagues and airport staff, who were selfless as they tried to protect me. We faced a very dangerous attack, but my @UN
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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Dec 26, 2024
As we come to the end of 2024, sending my best #SeasonsGreetings for a peaceful and happy New Year to all friends and partners around the world. We at @UNEP look forward to ongoing work together to deliver even more ambitious progress on the triple planetary crisis in 2025.
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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Dec 24, 2024
My warmest wishes to everyone celebrating #Christmas around the world. A time of gratitude, compassion and peace - something we can all be inspired from.
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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Dec 21, 2024
At #GEFCouncil68, @theGEF announced $99.8 million in funding for @UNEP to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. This funding will not only help protect the environment, but also support communities around the world.
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
@theGEF
Dec 20, 2024
⚡️#GEFcouncil68 approves nearly $700M to improve chemicals & waste management, protect biodiversity & boost resilience in developing countries. Negotiations for the GEF-9 replenishment to start early next year. 🔗Read the full press release: thegef.org/newsroom/press…
UNEP secures $99.8 million to drive environmental transformation
From unep.org
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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Dec 19, 2024
Massive congratulations to @IPBES! #TransformativeChangeAssessment helps the world understand how we can live in #HarmonyWithNature. Great work by all! We at @UNEP are proud to host #IPBES. Assessment forms important basis to inform discussion & resolutions at #UNEA7 in 2025.
ipbes
@IPBES
Dec 18, 2024
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 📚 The @IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment Summary for Policymakers is here! ➡️ Dive into the extensive exploration of how fundamental change can halt biodiversity loss and secure just and sustainable futures for all. ipbes.net/transformative…
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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Dec 18, 2024
Pleased to welcome Hiroshi Matsuura, Japan's new Ambassador to Kenya, to @UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi today. Appreciate Japan's ongoing support to UNEP Environment Fund and 🇯🇵 commitment to tackle triple planetary crisis impacts, including work to #BeatPlasticPollution.
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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Dec 17, 2024
From #INC5 to #COP29, it has been 3 months of intense environmental diplomacy. Amid a turbulent geopolitical background we have seen indisputable progress with some disappointments along the way. My speech to @UNEP Committee of Permanent Representatives⤵️
Three months of intense environmental diplomacy
From unep.org
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ipbes
@IPBES
Dec 16, 2024
After years of work and hours of perseverance, the #NexusAssessment Report has been approved by the Plenary at #IPBES11. 👏🏽👏🏽 Kudos and congratulations to the experts on this monumental achievement! 📷 @IISD_ENB @kiaraworth
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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Dec 16, 2024
.@UNEP is deeply troubled by the killing of the environmental human rights defender and journalist Chhoeung Chheng in Cambodia. Environmental journalists are allies in protecting the planet and must be able to undertake their vital work safely.
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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Dec 16, 2024
A pleasure to meet with French Ambassador @arnaud_suquet. We at @UNEP are grateful to ongoing strong 🇫🇷 support and look forward to working together ahead of the UN Ocean Conference that will be hosted in Nice next year and co-chaired by France and Costa Rica.
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UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
@UNEP_FI
Dec 16, 2024
At today's annual #LeadershipCouncil, chaired by @UNEP Executive Director, @andersen_inger, banks and insurers convened to address the most pressing challenges in #SustainableFinance, reinforcing the role of finance in a #JustTransition. Learn more here: ow.ly/Jk4550UpRIE
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Inger Andersen
@andersen_inger
Dec 16, 2024
Pleased to receive Vsevolod Tkachenko, Russia's new Ambassador to Kenya & @UNEP Permanent Representative, in Nairobi today. As the impacts of the triple planetary crisis grow ever more extreme, I look forward to constructive work together to deliver our global environment goals.
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