As Asia and the Pacific faces intensifying heatwaves, worsening air pollution and accelerating biodiversity loss – with many impacts most acute in cities – Ministers, government representatives and experts from across the region will gather in Bangkok to coordinate action against this “triple planetary crisis” and its growing impacts on public health, livelihoods and economies.
The meeting comes at a pivotal moment for the region, with governments facing unprecedented pressure to strengthen resilience, manage environmental risks and advance sustainable development. Ahead of the ministerial discussions, a new Asia-Pacific Synergies Report will be launched on 30 June, offering practical guidance on how synergies can be leveraged to address climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, and their implications for policymaking.
The Ministerial-level Ninth Session of the ESCAP Committee on Environment and Development will serve as the region's primary forum on environmental issues, providing an opportunity for governments to take stock of emerging challenges, share policy experiences and shape priorities for future action.
In the lead-up to the Committee, the Seventh Global Conference on Climate and SDG Synergies, convened by UN DESA and UNFCCC in collaboration with ESCAP, will dive deeper into how countries can break down silos and translate integrated planning into coordinated action. The conference will connect global experiences with regional discussions including examining practical approaches to governance, financing and implementation.
Key Speakers
Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
H.E. Aram Meymaryan
Deputy Minister of Environment, Armenia
H.E. Abdul Awal Mintoo
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bangladesh
H.E. Liu Zhenmin
Special Envoy for Climate Change, China
H.E. Lynda Diseru Tabuya
Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Fiji
H.E. Doi Kentaro
Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Japan
H.E. Mansur Oshurbaev
Vice-Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Kazakhstan
H.E. Gita Chaudhary
Minister of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Nepal
H.E. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal
Federal Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Pakistan
H.E. Wayne Ghemu
Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Solomon Islands
H.E. Anton Jayakodi
Deputy Minister of Environment, Sri Lanka
H.E. Sanoi Boyzoda
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tajikistan
H.E. Maina Vakafua Talia
Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment, Tuvalu
*Note: Key speakers listed may be subject to change. Please refer to the CED9 webpage for updates
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Media representatives are invited to cover the event in-person or follow the proceedings online. UN expert interviews and embargo copies of the Asia-Pacific Synergies Report are available upon request.
The Seventh Global Conference on Climate and SDG Synergies and launch of the Asia-Pacific Synergies Report
When: 29 June – 30 June 2026
Where: UN Conference Centre, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue, 10200 Bangkok
In-person registration: https://indico.un.org/event/1022881
For livestream and more information: https://www.un.org/en/climate-sdgs-conference-2026
The Ninth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development
When: 1 – 3 July 2026
Where: UN Conference Centre, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue, 10200 Bangkok
In-person registration: https://indico.un.org/event/1021690/
Livestream for online attendees: https://www.youtube.com/unescap
Full programme: https://www.unescap.org/events/2026/CED9