The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) commenced on Monday, 8 December 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, with nearly 6,000 delegates from over 170 countries gathering to address escalating ecological threats.
The five-day Conference, themed “Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet,” brings together environment officials, multilateral agencies, academia, industry, and Civil society to deliberate on urgent issues such as climate change, habitat loss, and pollution.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed highlighted the pressing need for decisive action to safeguard planetary health and ensure multilateral efforts yield tangible results.
Delegates at UNEA-7 will examine 15 draft resolutions and three draft decisions aimed at enhancing glacier protection, promoting sustainable metal and mineral production, and reducing the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence. Other key topics include circular economy strategies, transboundary freshwater management, migratory species, ocean governance, and climate justice. UNEA President Abdullah Bin Ali Al-Amri emphasised that science-driven consensus and strengthened multilateral agreements will guide discussions to foster global resilience.
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, Deborah Barasa, underlined that the assembly will reinforce ongoing efforts to secure a safer, greener, and more resilient future. She noted that Kenya aims to use UNEA-7 as a platform to combat plastic pollution and accelerate green, inclusive economic growth. The conference’s opening also featured a visual showcase of the Nairobi venue on 8 December 2025, reflecting the assembly’s high-profile global participation.