The Special Session of the Committee on Environmental Policy of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 9 to 12 May 2022, in which Cyprus was represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr.
The UNECE Committee on Environmental Policy organised the Special Session in view of the forthcoming 9th Ministerial Meeting "Environment for Europe", which was hosted by Cyprus. The 9th Ministerial Conference, entitled "Circular Economy, Sustainable Tourism and Education for Sustainable Development", will be held in Nicosia, on 5-7 October 2022. The purpose of the meeting in Geneva was to present the preparatory work for the Summit by Cyprus, as well as to elaborate the policy documents of the 9th Ministerial Summit and the draft Ministerial Declaration of Nicosia, which will be adopted by the participating Ministers of Environment and Education.
In his intervention, Mr. Kadis noted the importance of the Ministerial Meeting in strengthening the efforts of the UNECE countries and the wider European region to implement the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and noted that the Republic of Cyprus is working intensively for its successful organization. In addition, the Minister highlighted the opportunities that the Summit will offer for developing cooperation and synergies to promote best practices that enhance sustainable development in the fields of environmental protection, circular economy, tourism, sustainable infrastructure and education. Finally, Mr. Kadis expressed Cyprus' appreciation to the members of the Commission and the entire UNECE team for their excellent cooperation in the preparation of the Summit, and invited the delegations of the UNECE Member States to participate in the Cyprus Summit next October.
On the occasion of his presence in Geneva, Mr. Kadis visited the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), where he met its Secretary General, Mr. Petteri Taalas. The meeting took place in a very friendly and constructive atmosphere and during the meeting issues of common interest were discussed, particularly in relation to the impacts of climate change. In the context of the meeting, the Minister briefed Mr Taalas on the latest developments regarding the Cyprus Initiative to address the impacts of climate change in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region and invited him both to the ministerial meeting on 7 June 2022 and to the Summit of the leaders of the countries of the region to be held on 25 October 2022. The WMO Secretary General responded, in principle, positively to both of these invitations.
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