UNEA-7 Stories

Kenya, Sweden partner to curb billions lost in post-harvest food waste
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2025

Trade and Industry PS Juma Mukhwana said the initiative is designed to create a stronger, more reliable food system by promoting value addition and su...

UNEA-7 concludes in Nairobi with bold global environmental commitments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2025

UNEA-7 in Nairobi closed with 186 nations adopting 11 resolutions, a Ministerial Declaration and UNEP’s new strategy, setting a roadmap to tackle clim...

UNEA-7 opens in Nairobi as global environmental diplomacy faces major challenges
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 11, 2025

The seventh UN Environment Assembly opened in Nairobi as emissions rise, plastic treaty talks stall and geopolitical rifts test global cooperation on...

Somalia, Ethiopia tensions not good for the region - Djibouti Foreign Minister
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 28, 2024

He did not clarify when the second meeting would be held, neither did he divulge any outcome from the first meeting in Nairobi.

Facing the crisis: Solutions to combat impending global water shortages
United Nations  |  Mar 22, 2024

World Water Day, on 22 March, will shine a spotlight on the global water crisis, which is being driven by a combination of factors, from climate chang...

I-Fly Air soars to new heights as it flies Somalia President for UN environment summit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 29, 2024

The move underscored the airline's growing reputation as a trusted provider of air travel services, solidifying its position as a key player in the Af...

Ruto, Abiy agree to respect states' sovereignty amid Ethiopia-Somalia dispute
Amina Wako  |  Feb 28, 2024

Their statement did not directly mention Somalia, which accuses Ethiopia of attempting to annex its territory through a sea access pact with the beaka...

President Hassan Sheikh, PM Abiy in Nairobi amid Ethiopia-Somalia tensions
Amina Wako  |  Feb 28, 2024

The controversial Ethiopia-Somaliand port access deal will likely come up as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and PM Abiy Ahmed come face to face in Na...

Tackling climate change, biodiversity loss top agenda as UNEA-6 starts in Nairobi
Amina Wako  |  Feb 26, 2024

A key focus on the agenda is the increase in wasteful and fuel-intensive plastics, a major contributor to the climate crisis.

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