According to the event program, the Forum on Women's Emergence and Role in Climate Action aims to improve the skills of women leaders in policy promotion and contribute to greater representation and influence in climate policy debates worldwide.
In addition, it is planned to promote community climate adaptation initiatives, break social myths through feminist climate narratives, and create a platform for networking and capacity development in inclusive climate policy at the community level.
On this occasion, UNEA-6, which will meet in the capital of Kenya until March 1, will be attended by 150 ministers and deputy ministers from more than 180 countries, as well as a record number of five thousand delegates, including seven heads of state, experts, activists and industry representatives.
This second day will also cover other topics, such as the role of civil society in multilateral action to address the triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Participants can take part in events such as “Nurturing Soil Health: the Pillar of Africa’s Resilience”; “Ensuring that the energy transition contributes to a positive planet for nature and people” and one on “Restoring transboundary ecosystems”.
On the other hand, the effects of war and heavy industry on environmental pollution, biodiversity and climate are discussed. The event is dedicated to the issues of mapping and mitigating the effects of war and heavy industry.
“The aim is to show concrete examples of how to repair environmental damage, exchange experiences and expert knowledge and demonstrate how data can be collected,” says the UNEA-6 program.
In addition to high-level debates on the state of the planet, VI. There will be 33 parallel events at the United Nations (UN) Environmental Assembly.
Leaders arriving at the meeting are expected to discuss 19 draft resolutions, including calls for countries to improve air quality, address climate change, limit chemical pollution, combat desertification and halt biodiversity loss .
“UNEA-6 will not solve the world's problems overnight.” What it will do is unite nations under the banner of environmental protection, focus minds and energy on key solutions, and continue the work at this critical time for the people and the planet,” said Inger Andersen, executive director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
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