Chief Environmental Economist and Sr Economic Advisor, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). RTs 2B read 4 contents only.
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May 6
When the High Level UN Expert Committee on Beyond GDP meet tomorrow in UN NY, hopefully they would provide a concrete pathway. If not, we economists are running the risk of being branded as discredited number crackers! My take in Nature
nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Apr 29
Climate change should be classified as a national security risk - Water scarcity drives conflict and instability in the world. For Sweden, which is dependent on resources far beyond its borders, this has direct consequences for national preparedness. di.se/brandstudio/klimatfora…
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Mar 11
when women work, lead, and innovate, economies become more productive, firms perform better, and societies become more resilient. blogs.worldbank.org/en/voice… via @worldbank
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Mar 2
I am delighted to join one more powerful hub of community pf practitioners- University of Sussex to operationalise the pathways for integration of planetary crisis into finance and economics!
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Feb 5
On Jan 30, A group of Chief and Senior Economists from multilateral trust fund, UN discussed the challenges in 2026-They also agree to measure natural capital.
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17 Oct 2025
UNEP launches $100 million programme to accelerate climate and nature action unep.org/news-and-stories/pr…
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17 Oct 2025
The constituents and determinants of sustainability and well-being are impacted by the health and resilience of ecosystems which in turn influence planetary and human health. It is needed for human centric economy. Want to hear more, join us. @UNEP @UNEP_Africa @UNDESA
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2 Oct 2025
"Gandhi understood that non-violence is not a weapon of the weak, it is the strength of the courageous. It is the power to resist injustice without hatred; confront oppression without cruelty; build peace through dignity, not domination."
- @antonioguterres on #NonViolenceDay
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3 Oct 2025
An engaging and highly relevant Panel on Statistical Value of Life! The Report launched could prove to be a lamp post for env policy espcially in CBA and other applied welfare economics.
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1 Oct 2025
Join our free online symposium on how we can address the triple environmental crisis using nature based solutions. Oct14, 1-4 Pm EST. Cc @ucdavisvetmed @ph_alliance @UNEP @PushpamK @andersen_inger @mremae @OneHealthCom @IUCN @WHO @UNBiodiversity @ASteiner @IPCC_CH
🌍 CUGH’s Executive Director @keithmartinmd invites all to attend our upcoming virtual health symposium:
“Addressing the Triple Environmental Crisis – A Way Forward”
📅 Oct 14, 2025 | ⏰ 1–4 PM ET | 💻 Free & Open to All
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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18 Sep 2025
Hard tradeoffs in environmental policy require objective and efficient criteria , valuing life (statistical) is key. Want to hear more, please join us. @UNEP @UNDESA
18 Sep 2025
How can policymakers better understand the costs and economic benefits of potential policies affecting human health? Join us for our next #GreenTalks LIVE as we delve into the Value of Statistical Life concept.
🗓️ 1 October
🕒 15:00–16:00 CEST
🔗 oecd.org/en/events/2025/10/e…
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2 Sep 2025
The UN emblem is a symbol of hope, peace & unity around the world.
As we mark 80 years of working on behalf of humanity, we remain committed to advancing peace, dignity & equality for all on a healthy planet.
un.org/en/UN80
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22 Aug 2025
GDP is broken. What should the Middle East measure instead? fastcompanyme.com/impact/gdp…
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25 Jul 2025
99% of the global population breathes unclean air, leading to life-threatening health concerns for millions. To address this, stronger air quality regulations are critical.
Here is how to measure efforts to #BeatAirPollution: bit.ly/3NhCKvJ
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24 Jul 2025
As of Thursday, humankind has used up more natural resources than can be renewed this year.
The Earth’s natural systems cannot keep up with our demands.
Time to rethink the way we produce & consume - making sustainable choices.
#EarthOvershootDay
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25 Jul 2025
Led by Morocco, Philippines and Spain, the Beyond GDP in New York yesterday clearly expressed that
Natural capital and human capital must be accounted inclusively.
@UNEP @UNEP_NAmerica @UNDESASocial @UNEP_Europe
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14 Jul 2025
Adam Smith did not talk about Income, he did emphasized Wealth. Now Natural Wealth is the key.
Looking forward to reading this great contribution from Sir Partha.
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