{"id":166573,"date":"2026-03-18T03:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T02:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/?p=166573"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:59:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T08:59:30","slug":"la-comision-europea-y-el-programa-de-las-naciones-unidas-para-el-medio-ambiente-reafirman-su-compromiso-con-la-ciencia-y-la-cooperacion-medioambiental-mundial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/en\/la-comision-europea-y-el-programa-de-las-naciones-unidas-para-el-medio-ambiente-reafirman-su-compromiso-con-la-ciencia-y-la-cooperacion-medioambiental-mundial\/","title":{"rendered":"The European Commission and the United Nations Environment Programme reaffirm their commitment to science and global environmental cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"

The European Commission and the United Nations reiterated their support for global environmental multilateralism at a meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The high-level meeting held in Brussels, where <\/span>Jessika Roswall<\/span><\/strong>, Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy,<\/span>met with <\/span>Inger Andersen, <\/span><\/strong>Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), enabled both institutions to align their strategic priorities. It also focused on strengthening multilateral cooperation on environmental issues against a backdrop of growing geopolitical uncertainty and environmental pressures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The meeting highlighted the crucial importance of fostering collaboration between UNEP and the Commission, particularly in the areas of pollution, biodiversity, climate change and water.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the face of the policy challenges posed by scientific evidence, both organisations emphasised the indispensable role of science in informed policy-making. Both UNEP and the Commission reaffirmed their commitment to fostering strong partnerships and achieving ambitious outcomes.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Our strong cooperation with the UN highlights the clear need for robust multilateralism in these times of geopolitical uncertainty. Together, we are committed to tackling environmental crises and strengthening global competitiveness, security and resilience in the long term.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Our collaboration also underlines our commitment to scientific expertise in tackling global challenges and supporting a more sustainable future.\u201d
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\nJessika Roswall, Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy.<\/span><\/strong>
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\u00a0At a time when the world faces complex global challenges, science-based environmental multilateralism is more important than ever. Today\u2019s meeting was an important opportunity to strengthen our cooperation and discuss priorities ahead of the major negotiations on climate, biodiversity and land degradation taking place later this year.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The European Union\u2019s leadership in driving ambition and supporting effective global environmental governance in these negotiations remains crucial. We look forward to continuing to work together, for people and for the planet.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Both parties agreed on a new annex to the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions for the 2026\u20132029 cooperation period, which will serve as a guide for collaboration on joint policies and programmes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The renewed partnership will focus on several key priorities:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n