Buenos Aires, Dec. 9 (NA) – With the participation of nearly 6,000 delegates from more than 170 countries, the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) was inaugurated in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit, the world's principal body for environmental decision-making, aims to articulate lasting solutions to the world's growing ecological challenges, the Argentine News Agency reported. Under the slogan 'Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet,' the five-day conference will focus on the need for immediate and coordinated action. Call for Urgency and New Challenges The Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, Amina J. Mohammed, conveyed a video message urging the international community to go beyond discussions on climate change, habitat loss, and pollution. 'We must act with urgency to safeguard the health of our planet. It is time to invest in a stable climate and thriving ecosystems, ensuring that multilateralism delivers tangible results,' stated Mohammed, emphasizing the need to secure a resilient future for humanity. UNEA-7, which brings together all 193 UN Member States since its creation in 2014, is the pivotal point for defining the global environmental agenda. The Agenda: Glaciers, Mining, and Artificial Intelligence Delegates will intensely debate 15 draft resolutions and three draft decisions addressing crucial issues for the future of the environment and the economy. Innovation and Technology: It includes a novel approach to reducing the ecological footprint of Artificial Intelligence (AI), alongside the sustainable production of metals and minerals. Conservation: It will call for greater protection of glaciers, sustainable management of transboundary freshwater resources, and the protection of migratory species. Economy and Justice: The transition to circularity, ocean governance, and climate justice will also be central axes of the discussions. Abdullah Bin Ali Al-Amri, President of UNEA-7, assured that the forum will be guided by science and will seek to strengthen multilateral environmental agreements. For her part, Deborah Barasa, Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, stressed that her country will promote the eradication of plastic pollution and the adoption of innovations that foster inclusive and green economic growth.
