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Erik Solheim

@eriksolheim

Green politician. Diplomat. Peace negotiater. Adviser to green business. Inspirational speaker on environment and development, peace and geopolitics..

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20 000 km of green walk - and bikeways in one city! It was wonderful to go for a run in Chengdu 🇨🇳. Chengdu with 21 million people aims to create 20 000 km of bike and walkways through city parks, connecting to surrounding forests. It will be the longest greenway in the world.

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An amazing jump in Sunderbans 💕 Tiger can leap more than 30 feet. The strong & longer hind legs are crucial for these impressive leaps.

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China's 4th generation homes are coming to fruition. Higher cielings, more sunlight, and more outdoor spaces are becoming set in law. China is world leader in green buildings.

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Bravo! South Korea 🇰🇷 rejects the military coup attempt. At a time of discouraging outcomes of some elections, wonderful news comes from Korea. Last year then President Yoon tried to turn South Korea into a dictatorship. Yesterday the people gave their judgement. They

Bravo! South Korea 🇰🇷 rejects the military coup attempt.

At a time of discouraging outcomes of some elections, wonderful news comes from Korea.

Last year then President Yoon tried to turn South Korea into a dictatorship. Yesterday the people gave their judgement. They
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"I just got back from China last week," Dimon said. "They're not scared, folks. This notion that they're going to come bow to America, I wouldn't count on that."

"I just got back from China last week," Dimon said.
"They're not scared, folks. This notion that they're going to come bow to America, I wouldn't count on that."
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World Environment Day today - Tamil Nadu 🇮🇳 launches flagship initiative! The Biodiversity Conservation Park at Kadambur in Chengalpattu district is an brilliant initiative of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Look at the wonderful photos!!!

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Let´s Beat Plastic Pollution! At World Environment Day, yesterday, people all over the planet raised their flag against plastic pollution. I am proud we started this global campaign during my tenure at UN Environment. The bad news is that plastic pollution is a horrible triple

Let´s Beat Plastic Pollution!

At World Environment Day, yesterday,  people all over the planet raised their flag against plastic pollution. I am proud we started this global campaign during my tenure at UN Environment.

The bad news is that plastic pollution is a horrible triple
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Nepal 🇳🇵can help lead the climate struggle. Nepal is one of the most beautiful countries on the planet - with wonderful people. It can also help our fight for the planet. Highlighting the melting of the glaciers of the Himalayas, one of the most scaring and important climate

Nepal 🇳🇵can help lead the climate struggle.

Nepal is one of the most beautiful countries on the planet - with wonderful people.

It can also help our fight for the planet. Highlighting the melting of the glaciers of the Himalayas, one of the most scaring and important climate
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Citizen Assembly for Norways 🇳🇴 Future: Norway should use its oil revenue for a better world! “How can Norway use its wealth, including Norway's $1.8 trillion wealth fund, for the benefit of the world, ourselves, and future generations?” That’s the question 56 randomly selected

Citizen Assembly for Norways 🇳🇴 Future: Norway should use its oil revenue for a better world!

“How can Norway use its wealth, including Norway's $1.8 trillion wealth fund, for the benefit of the world, ourselves, and future generations?”

That’s the question 56 randomly selected
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With everything now being unpredictable in Washington, Africa did get it right when the continent strengthened its ties with China. Other regions should learn from Africa.

With everything now being unpredictable in Washington, Africa did get it right when the continent strengthened its ties with China.

Other regions should learn from Africa.
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Sharing experiences from peace processes with impressive students at Loughborough University, London. I was invited for a conversation on peacebuilding and I shared my personal experiences from peace negotiations in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Sudan and Burundi. We also discussed

Sharing experiences from peace processes with impressive students at Loughborough University, London.

I was invited for a conversation on peacebuilding and I shared my personal experiences from peace negotiations in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Sudan and Burundi. We also discussed
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The little miracle of Nepal🇳🇵: 70% of all new cars are electric. I have heard people say that electric cars are only for the rich. This was always stupid. Now Nepal has proved otherwise. No rocket science - every nation can follow Nepal🇳🇵!

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Incredible India 🇮🇳! Behold the Chenab Bridge — the world’s highest railway arch-bridge. 359m above the river, Taller than the Eiffel Tower.

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Solar Energy is coming - even in Norway 🇳🇴! it would be an exaggeration to claim that oil addicted Norway is a fronrunner in solar energy. But slowly solar is taking off - even here. Differ Energy AS just got concession to establish Grasmo and Magnormoen solar plants in

Solar Energy is coming - even in Norway 🇳🇴!

it would be an exaggeration to claim that oil addicted Norway is a fronrunner in solar energy. But slowly solar is taking off - even here.

Differ Energy AS just got concession to establish Grasmo and Magnormoen solar plants in
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Great news for global development: China removes all tariffs for Africa. At a time the US imposes tariffs, drops aid and threatens visa stop for Africa, China does exactly the opposite. It shows global leadership! Other nations should follow! China last week promised to expand

Great news for global development: China removes all tariffs for Africa.

At a time the US imposes tariffs, drops aid and threatens visa stop for Africa, China does exactly the opposite. It shows global leadership! Other nations should follow!

China last week promised to expand
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Vertical solar panels? On a green roof? Take a look at this! This rooftop shows a most elegant solution: Vertical solar panels from the Norwegian startup Over Easy - Vertical Solar for Rooftops combined with green roofing. A smart way to produce clean energy without compromising

Vertical solar panels? On a green roof? Take a look at this!

This rooftop shows a most elegant solution: Vertical solar panels from the Norwegian startup Over Easy - Vertical Solar for Rooftops combined with green roofing. A smart way to produce clean energy without compromising