My Global Advocacy

In Cairo I attended the 30th session of the Council for Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment, an important gathering of leaders from the region dedicated to environmental cooperation. At the opening of the high-level segment, I called on…

In a series of meetings in Paris, I met with counterparts in government and non-government sector, to discuss the forthcoming Conference of the Parties on Climate Change, the 2019 Secretary-General Climate Summit, the Global Pact…

My four-day visit to California focused on the state’s leadership on climate, its convening power as a hub of global action and the role of its tech giants in saving our planet! The Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco is perhaps one of…

I’ve often said that there is no crisis we cannot innovate our way out of, and the environmental challenges we face are no exception. From tacking climate change to protecting biodiversity, and reducing pollution, the solution starts with innovation…

My mission to China focused on recent environmental and policy developments in the country and on renewing our strategic partnership with the country. With Minister Li Ganje, we agreed to timelines on key areas of cooperation including the China-…

My mission to Europe began with the opening of the European Union Green week in Utrecht. Like many cities growing rapidly, people are concerned about keeping cities healthy and making sure they are enjoyable places to stay, live and work in for…

I have often said that Myanmar is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change on the planet. Numerous natural disasters befall the country every year, which stand to be exacerbated by a warming planet. Myanmar’s infrastructure to deal…