Erik Solheim

Inger Andersen officially sworn in as UN Environment Programme chief

Policy

Inger Andersen officially sworn in as UN Environment Programme chief

Andersen takes up the role following Erik Solheim's resignation last year

clock 19 July 2019 •
Reports: UN Environment set to choose new chief to replace Erik Solheim

Politics

Reports: UN Environment set to choose new chief to replace Erik Solheim

Solheim, who quit last year, suggests Inger Andersen from the International Union for Conservation of Nature is in pole position to take over at UNEP

clock 15 February 2019 •
UN environment chief resigns after frequent flying revelations

Politics

UN environment chief resigns after frequent flying revelations

Erik Solheim quits after Guardian reveals excess travel and rule breaking which led to withholding of funds

clock 21 November 2018 •
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