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It will take more than ‘resolutions’ to save the world

President Uhuru Kenyatta and outgoing UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner (centre) during the opening of the second United Nations Environment Assembly at Gigiri, Nairobi, in May. It will take more than ‘resolutions’ to save the world. (PHOTO: GEORGE ORIDO/ STANDARD)

In recent times, Nairobi has hosted conferences bringing together global leaders as interest in the continent grows. A number of these have seen business deals worth trillions of shillings signed. While seeking to understand the significance of the forums to our economy, I came across a recent one where environmental matters took centre stage.

Two months ago, delegates from 174 countries gathered in Nairobi for the second session of the United Nations Environment Assembly where high-sounding pronouncements were made.

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