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In 2020, the world’s attention turned to the COVID-19 pandemic. But even as we poured all of energy and resources into tackling it, many pointed to wider issues as contributing factors. Nature and biodiversity loss. Climate change. Pollution and waste. The three planetary crises. All of which are destroying the natural world and threatening our future.
Throughout all of this upheaval and debate, we stayed largely focused on the land. This was understandable, as in all likelihood it was the erosion of wild spaces that helped to create COVID-19. But we must not forget the vast blue world of the ocean – one of the last remaining wildernesses on the planet – that is such a huge asset in maintaining human and planetary health.
New Zealand has joined the Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE).
GACERE was launched on 22 February 2021 at the fifth meeting of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5). Head of New Zealand’s delegation to UNEA-5 Nathan Glassey attended the launch.
By bringing together governments, relevant networks and organisations, GACERE, aims to create global momentum for initiatives related to the circular economy transition and build on efforts being deployed internationally.
Joining this international forum is in line with our Government’s work to transition into a more resource-efficient and circular economy.
Examples of MfE’s programmes and initiatives supporting the shift towards a circular economy – Ōhanga āmiomio are:
The commemoration of World Wildlife Day on 3 March this year has added significance as global stakeholders work towards a new set of targets to preserve nature under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
The recently concluded United Nations Environment Assembly provided an opportunity to assess progress in the development of a post-2020 global biodiversity framework and consider African priorities related to biodiversity and development.
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The fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) is being convened in two parts, the first of which was held virtually from 22-26 February 2021. The world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment provided a platform for stakeholder engagement and participation in defining the most significant threats to the environment, as well as discussing how they can be addressed through collaborative efforts. UNEA-5 was guided by the overarching theme Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustai
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The event focused its efforts on finding solutions that reduce the triple global emergency and allow meeting the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development .
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, took place in Nairobi, Kenya . The main theme was Strengthening action by nature to achieve the
Sustainable Development Goals . In the framework of the meetings, a balance was made of the latest environmental policies and actions developed by the UN member states and real solutions were promoted to address the climate crisis and achieve the goals proposed in the 2030 Agenda.