Jamil Ahmad

Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at UN Environment Programme, New York. Passionate advocate of environmental sustainability and youth empowerment.

[UN Environment Programme New York @UNEP_NYO]

On the International Day of the Markhor, @UNEP's @jamilBAhmad called for stronger regional cooperation & community-based conservation to protect their populations, fragile mountain ecosystems, & the species threatened by habitat fragmentation, biodiversity loss, & human activity.

[Jamil Ahmad @JamilBAhmad]

The nexus between climate,conflict & hunger is on full display in many hotspots across Africa & Asia. An overwhelming majority of people facing hunger live in poor countries-vulnerable to climate & impacted by conflicts. https://t.co/2457oZFQpY

[UN Environment Programme New York @UNEP_NYO]

.@UNBiodiversity is a convention for sustainable development- #biodiversity sustains economies and human well-being. It is also our strongest defense against #climatechange

#GlobalBiodiversityFramework
#BiodiversityDay
#COP17

[Yeşilhat @AA_Yesilhat]

🗣️UNEP New York Ofisi Devletlerarası İlişkiler Direktörü Jamil Ahmad, bu yıl Türkiye'de düzenlenecek BM İklim Değişikliği Çerçeve Sözleşmesi 31. Taraflar Konferansı'na bilimsel ve teknik değerlendirmeler içeren raporlar sunacaklarını belirtti

#Yeşilhat🌱

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[UN Environment Programme New York @UNEP_NYO]

On the International Day of SIDS, @jamilBAhmad highlighted the stark financing gap and called for scaled, predictable funding & integrated action on climate, biodiversity & pollution. Partners urged delivery of the Kunming-Montreal GBF with a focus on inclusive outcomes at #COP17

[Jamil Ahmad @JamilBAhmad]

At Antalya Diplomacy Forum-argued that strategic communication in Envt & climate domains must evolve from focusing primarily on risks,to also highlight solutions & pathways forward-communicating opportunities associated with environment action.

[Jamil Ahmad @JamilBAhmad]

Congratulations to @lehighU for its sustainability efforts.@unep_nyo @unep

[SwitzerlandUN @swiss_un]

The Permanent Mission of🇨🇭in NYC is honored to receive the Lehigh University (@LehighU) Platinum level certification recognizing our sustainability efforts🌱
We’re proud to lead by example and hope our journey inspires other missions & institutions to take action too!

[SwitzerlandUN @swiss_un]

The Permanent Mission of🇨🇭in NYC is honored to receive the Lehigh University (@LehighU) Platinum level certification recognizing our sustainability efforts🌱
We’re proud to lead by example and hope our journey inspires other missions & institutions to take action too!

[Jamil Ahmad @JamilBAhmad]

Countries like Pakistan, with the potential to export donkey skins, would benefit from analyses to monetise the contribution of donkey labour to the economy while regulating slaughter and ensuring the animals are treated humanely while alive and employed.

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[Jamil Ahmad @JamilBAhmad]

Working animals, especially donkeys continue to provide important services to communities in Asia and Africa. Welfare of working animals must be ensured

[Jamil Ahmad @JamilBAhmad]

Mental health is the weakest link in the public health discourse in several developing coun­tries. At the same time the level of awareness about the link between climate change and mental health is also very low.
https://t.co/NXCkyYF7mL

[Jamil Ahmad @JamilBAhmad]

Held in background of geopolitical tensions, COP30 held its ground, deliberated a spectrum of critical issues, produced positive outcomes, and launched several new initiatives for stronger climate action.
https://t.co/tYnM6GIsuZ

[Arab News @arabnews]

#OPINION: More than three decades since the Rio Summit that adopted the @UN #ClimateChange Convention, climate action has progressed, albeit slowly. We must now accelerate action to reach targets before it is too late, writes @JamilBAhmad https://t.co/UOkHtzOfj0

[UN Environment Programme New York @UNEP_NYO]

Protecting our environment is protecting peace ☮️🕊️

During a dialogue with Yokohama Children Peace Messengers, known as "Blue Voice", @UNEP NYO Director @JamilBAhmad highlighted the intersection between environmental issues, peace, and development🌏

[UN Environment Programme New York @UNEP_NYO]

Young people aren’t passive observers; they are shaping the future they want.

@UNEP works with youth movements around the world, ensuring young people have the skills needed to tackle environmental challenges.

- UNEP NY Director @JamilBAhmad

[UN Environment Programme New York @UNEP_NYO]

As the transition to renewable energy accelerates, so does the need for minerals used in batteries 🔋

@UNEP NY Director @JamilBAhmad emphasized the need for a just transition that benefits Global South economies in a great conversation with the Global Battery Alliance & guests.

[UN Environment Programme North America @UNEP_NAmerica]

“We don’t have time to waste -
we need to change our behavior by doing more with less” @JamilBAhmad at the #foodtank Food Waste Breakthrough event @ClimateWeekNYC

[UN Environment Programme New York @UNEP_NYO]

@UNEP New York was pleased to organize today's commemoration of International #CleanAirDay at UNHQ in collaboration with @ROK_Mission.

@JamilBAhmad, Director at UNEP New York, moderated a timely discussion among Member States, academia, the private sector and the UN family.

[UN Environment Programme New York @UNEP_NYO]

UNEP supports Member States in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda so we can outpace the crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

Mr. @JamilBAhmad, Director @UNEP New York, delivering UNEP's statement to the #HLPF General Debate.

[UN Environment Programme New York @UNEP_NYO]

@JamilBAhmad, Director at @UNEP New York, at #HLPF side event on Innovative Pathways to Accelerate SDG Progress:
Properly implementing multilateral environmental agreements can promote SCP solutions including circularity & integrating resource management into policies, strategies