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At #AMCEN@40 delegates witnessed the unveiling of the AMCEN@40 Legacy Report
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July 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Celebrating 40 years of working across the African continent for people & planet.

From forging common positions in 🌍 negotiations to championing circularity & clean energy, AMCEN's impact is undeniable.

UNEP's Elizabeth Mrema spotlights #AMCENat40 achievements: africarenewal.un.org/en/magazine/...
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July 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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TODAY IN NAIROBI: #AMCEN@40: A legacy of environmental diplomacy and #leadership in #Africa.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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This week, African environmental ministers are gathering in Nairobi to reflect on #AMCENat40 achievements and envision a sustainable future for people and the planet.

Here is all you need to know about its 20th session: www.unep.org/events/unep-...
Poster with a scenic image of green mountains at sunset and cloud-filled sky. White text reads: ‘Four Decades of Environmental Action in Africa – Reflecting on the past and Imagining the future.’ Event details below: ‘12–18 July 2025, United Nations Complex UN Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya.’ Logos of AMCEN@40, UN Environment Programme, African Union, and African Ministerial Conference on the Environment appear at the top and bottom. A colorful decorative pattern lines the bottom edge.
July 15, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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At #AMCEN20, Elizabeth Mrema @unep.org recalled that #climatechange, #biodiversity loss, and #pollution were “clouds on the horizon” 40 years ago, but are now “at the center of the storm.” She called on delegates to translate AMCEN decisions to meaningful actions for people and planet.
July 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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From legacy to leadership: AMCEN@40 seeks to spark a greener Africa
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From legacy to leadership: AMCEN@40 seeks to spark a greener Africa
Nairobi, 18 July 2025 – In a historic gathering marking the 40th anniversary of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), African Heads of State, Ministers of Environment, and global partners convened in Nairobi under the auspices of Libya’s...
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July 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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From Legacy to Leadership: Charting the Next 40 Years of Environmental Progress in Africa
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From Legacy to Leadership: Charting the Next 40 Years of Environmental Progress in Africa
Your Excellency Mr. Ibrahim A. Munir, Minister of Environment of Libya and President of AMCEN, Your Excellency Mr. Abdullah Bin Ali Al-Amri, Chair of the Environment Authority of Oman and President of UNEA-7, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General of the...
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July 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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AMCEN@40: Triumphs, Trials, and the Road Ahead for Africa’s Environmental Governance southggwatch.blogspot.com/2025/07/amce...
AMCEN@40: Triumphs, Trials, and the Road Ahead for Africa’s Environmental Governance
In 1985, as global awareness of environmental degradation began to rise, African leaders came together to ensure the continent had a unifi...
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July 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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🎥 Geneva Environment Network posted a video

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What’s Up with Mercury | Understanding the Minamata Convention from the African Region
What’s Up With Mercury? Mercury pollution touches health, livelihoods, and future generations — but where are the gaps for action? As Africa celebrates 40 years of AMCEN, this crossroads webinar will share insights from the 2025 Regional Consultative Meeting where African youth and stakeholders came together to unpack mercury pollution in the region. The webinar will also share on the first AMCEN resolution on mercury pollution agreed by Ministers and Member States. Expect diverse voices and reflections on what decision-makers must prioritize ahead of COP-6.
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August 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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🎥 Geneva Environment Network posted a video

🏷️ https://unjobs.org/themes/minamata-convention
What’s Up with Mercury | Understanding the Minamata Convention from the African Region
What’s Up With Mercury? Mercury pollution touches health, livelihoods, and future generations — but where are the gaps for action? As Africa celebrates 40 years of AMCEN, this crossroads webinar will share insights from the 2025 Regional Consultative Meeting where African youth and stakeholders came together to unpack mercury pollution in the region. The webinar will also share on the first AMCEN resolution on mercury pollution agreed by Ministers and Member States. Expect diverse voices and reflections on what decision-makers must prioritize ahead of COP-6.
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August 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM