Chemicals and waste management, marine litter and a green recovery from COVID-19 are some of the issues the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) will address when it convenes for the second part of its fifth session. Environment ministers are also expected to adopt a declaration on strengthening actions for nature to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. 

The first part of UNEA-5 took place in February 2021 through virtual means due to COVID-19. To complete its agenda, UNEA-5.2 will meet in person from 28 February to 2 March 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme of the session is ‘Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.’ 

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