I was expecting to only be observing at the United Nations Environmental Assembly 2, or token consultation. I was very wrong.
What it came down to was what effort I wanted to put in.
I was expecting to only be observing at the United Nations Environmental Assembly 2, or token consultation. I was very wrong.
What it came down to was what effort I wanted to put in.
Visiting Nairobi and attending the UNEA-2 (United Nations Environmental Assembly) conference has been quite an experience for me. It is evident from the visit the amount of potential Africa holds as a global growth engine and opportunity for Kenya to be a leader in this drive.
New Zealand youth travel to the United Nations Environment Assembly to help the global effort to protect the environment. Meanwhile, major budget cuts back home show that the environment is not a priority for the New Zealand Government.
"It was like being in a kid in an all-you-can eat candy shop...But, in this candy store situation, I equally also felt like a kid. Or, at least, under qualified and somehow unworthy."
NAIROBI: Representatives from New Zealand and Pakistan have united in the need for UN programs to support changes to farm practices in response to rapidly changing climate conditions and the risk of drought.
Having lived most of my life in New Zealand and hung around the pristine beaches of the North Island, I've kept a false blanket on my imagination thinking that such pristineness was the reality for most of the world.
Robin Singh and Piet Ubels reflect on the United Nations Environment Assembly - right after it finishes.
Sisters should be building sisters up, not shutting sisters down. In the words of Toyin Ojora Saraki: ‘Why can’t I be my sister’s keeper?'