Pushpam Kumar

Chief Environmental Economist and Sr Economic Advisor, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). RTs 2B read 4 contents only.

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

How to move Beyond GDP?
https://t.co/mbXUwGAxgu

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

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
https://t.co/qfaTURyaeS

[Ashok Swain @ashoswai]

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. https://t.co/9iBrBWachG

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

when women work, lead, and innovate, economies become more productive, firms perform better, and societies become more resilient. https://t.co/nmh1h8mLB9 via @worldbank

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

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!

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

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.

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

UNEP launches $100 million programme to accelerate climate and nature action https://t.co/Fp5tHUADj4

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

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

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

Waiting to hear.....

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

"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

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

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.

[Keith Martin MD @keithmartinmd]

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

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

Hard tradeoffs in environmental policy require objective and efficient criteria , valuing life (statistical) is key. Want to hear more, please join us. @UNEP @UNDESA

[OECD Environment @OECD_ENV]

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
🔗 https://t.co/ZfWiIgaZfN

[United Nations @UN]

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.

https://t.co/pZVGSTztXb

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

GDP is broken. What should the Middle East measure instead? https://t.co/OLxRcAZxyd

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

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: https://t.co/8a5wrDbxh5

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

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

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

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

[Pushpam Kumar @PushpamK]

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.