Sharon Gil

Interested in reimagining the cities we live in. Work in UNEP. I tweet about work and the struggles of my daily life.

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

UN’s highest environmental honour celebrates solutions to #beatplasticpo... https://t.co/EE8RP6YzVQ via @YouTube

[UrbanShift @shiftcities]

The Global Stocktake has shown how far behind we are on meeting our emissions reductions goals, says @AndreaF_C40 of @c40cities. We urgently need innovative financing solutions to scale up urban sustainability.

This #UrbanShiftForum will focus on how deliver these approaches.

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

While at the GEF Assembly GEF CEO, Carlos Manuel Rodriguez highlighted the importance of non-state actors.

[Andrea Fernandez @AndreaF_C40]

Encouraging words from @theGEF CEO @cmrodrigueze at opening of 7th GEF Assembly. “The GEF business model is no longer an option… a systemic crisis requires a systemic approach…. We need to bring voices of non-state actors”

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Nature holds the key to many climate solutions.

Ecosystem restoration is critical to limiting global temperature rise below 2°C.

Join #GenerationRestoration and take #ClimateAction: https://t.co/z3jptHfvNA

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

. @UNEP will be at the #HabitatAssembly this week. If you're in Nairobi check out our buildings event this afternoon. @Join_GlobalABC https://t.co/2GT4PxAb8N

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

Mayors are meeting in @Paris today to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Together in partnership, @UNEP and @UNDP are supporting local governments to innovate and find local solutions to tackle plastic waste.

[UrbanShift @shiftcities]

Ending #PlasticPollution starts with changing individual behavior! We have a responsibility to undertake strong negotiations next week with the #INC 👉 to implement an ambitious legally binding document against #PlasticPollution @MujaJeanne

[UrbanShift @shiftcities]

🚨#LiveNow: from Paris🇫🇷 at the End #PlasticPollution Forum with high-level mayors & experts from around the🌐 to discuss how can cities #beatplasticpollution♻️
Tune in here 👉https://t.co/7pCEkaODEc OR follow @shiftcities for live updates💥
@UNEP @Paris @c40cities @WWF  @ICLEI

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

We had an amazing meeting today with UrbanShift partners @ICLEI #C40 @UNHABITAT @uclg_org @WWF @Paris @UNDP @wef and others, all united against plastic pollution. What a day! @shiftcities

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

Mayors are meeting in @Paris today to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Together in partnership, @UNEP and @UNDP are supporting local governments to innovate and find local solutions to tackle plastic waste.

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

Score for nature! Play a game & learn how to join #GenerationRestoration in real life. Use ⬅⬆➡on your keyboard or play on 📱 What’s your high score #ForNature ?
#BuildBackBiodiversity https://t.co/mcZYQFyoRy

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

Interested in the role of subnational governments & cities in the Global Biodiversity Framework implementation? Check out this webinar series🌱 #ForNature #COP15 #KMGBF Register here: https://t.co/UHjZXixq7h

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

Learn how to apply for the Urban Ecosystem Restoration pilot program by joining one of our information webinars. Two
sessions will be held on 12 May and 17 May. Don't miss out! Join #GenerationRestoration https://t.co/ulYIaHY3sL

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

From Paris to Amsterdam to watch #jokoy and his crew. So glad I made the trip #jokoyworldtour2023

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

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[ICLEI @ICLEI]

DYK that 75% of all #plastic produced has ended up as trash? #Cities generate most of this #waste but are also key actors in ending the #PlasticCrisis. Join our webinar on March 15 to learn how cities can work towards a plastic-free economy. https://t.co/kYW9boTUgp

@UNEP

[UrbanShift @shiftcities]

Now off to our panel on how local stakeholders are engaging on #plasticpollution with:
➡️Makhosazana Baker, @CityofJoburgZA
➡️Soledad Mella Vidal, International Alliance of Wastepickers
➡️Barbra Weber, Ground Score Association
➡️Brenda Koekkoek, @UNEP
➡️Magash Naidoo, @ICLEI

[UrbanShift @shiftcities]

✅Waste collectors leverage economic opportunities while delivering a public service to 🏙️
✅They seem invisible but are 🔑 players in the #justtransition from #plasticpollution
✅More than 70% of waste collectors are ♀️

Learning from @globalrec_org at https://t.co/PHMjoOnWyC

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

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[Inger Andersen @andersen_inger]

Very pleased to welcome to Nairobi @arnaud_suquet, Ambassador of France to Kenya & Permanent Representative to @UNEP. Grateful for strong support from #France on environment. Look forward to 2nd meeting of intergovt. negotiating committee to #BeatPlasticPollution hosted by 🇫🇷.

[Sharon Gil @sharongil]

🌿Bringing #nature back to #cities is essential to tackle #biodiversity loss & #climate change. To do this effectively, more #finance for local action is needed. Join our online discussion on Jan 17 to learn about the state of #urban nature finance: https://t.co/Cb2Q4tzi6h