Statement by H.E. Beyene Russom, Dean of the African Group on the Third Substantive Session of the ad-hoc Open-Ended Working Group Established Pursuant to the General Assembly Resolution 72/277 – “Towards a Global Pact for the Environment”

This document is a formal statement delivered on behalf of the African Group during the third substantive session of an ad-hoc open-ended working group established under General Assembly resolution 72/277 on “Towards a Global Pact for the Environment,” dated 20 May 2019. The speaker notes that the African Group aligns with a statement delivered on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. The statement acknowledges the co-chairs’ efforts in conducting prior substantive sessions and in circulating a non-paper for consideration.