About: Achim Steiner
GDP is not enough to understand inequality, says UNDP chief
At the heart of recent protest movements in Europe and elsewhere is a sense that economic growth has left many people worse off, even if, in most countries, the headline GDP figures suggest that countries are much wealthier.
Agriculture holds key to UN Sustainable Development Goals
Agriculture will play a crucial role in addressing the planet’s future needs – whether on food production, health or the preservation of the environment. But transforming the dominant agricultural model could be the greatest challenge of all.
Why Sustainable Finance Holds the Key to Europe’s Recovery
There is an urgent need to channel capital into sustainable infrastructure and innovation that will drive job creation. The race is on leading the way in sustainable finance between Europe and the rest of the world, writes Achim Steiner.
Pope Francis in Africa: Leadership and inspiration in the face of climate change
Pope Francis has said of climate change that “decisive mitigation is a moral and religious imperative for humanity." He is in a powerful position to make that happen, argues Achim Steiner.
Fossil fuel divestment on the agenda at Greens conference
Environmental protestors have met in Paris to discuss how they can undermine the energy industry's investment plans in fossil fuels. Their goal: the drastic reduction of CO2 emissions. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.
Financing sustainability: Pathways to scale
A business as usual aproach is not enough to bring the estimated $90 trillion required between now and 2030 for critical infrastructure needed in developing countries, writes Achim Steiner.
UN boss: Lima was a reality check, and leaders need to step up for Paris
?The differences between how the developed and developing countries view their responsibilities will hinder agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, unless top political leaders provide the momentum needed to drive the talks, says Achim Steiner.
UN chief: EU has ‘great interest’ in public climate funds
EXCLUSIVE / Europe will benefit as much as Africa, if it uses its public purse to fund climate mitigation and adaptation measures in the developing world, the UN Environment Programme’s executive director has told EURACTIV.UNEP and the green economy: 40 years in development
Following four decades of UNEP initiatives on the environment and the green economy, attention turns to the Rio+20 summit where the idea of a true green economy could gain flesh and bones, writes Achim Steiner, from UN Environment Programme.