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2023

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who has been appointed as the new Executive Director of UNEP?

A	Antonio Guterres
B	Gladwyn Jebb
C	Trygve Lie
D	Inger Andersen

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -On 21 February 2019, the General Assembly of the United Nations elected Andersen as Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). She was appointed for a four-year term. On 18 January 2023, the General Assembly confirmed Andersen would serve for a further four-year term, through 14 June 2027.

Detailed explanation-2: -Following the recommendation of the Secretary-General, after consultation with Member States, the General Assembly confirmed Inger Andersen of Denmark as Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for a further four-year term beginning on 15 June 2023 and ending on 14 June 2027.

Detailed explanation-3: -Following consultations with the Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres announced on 10 December 2021 the appointment of Catherine M.

Detailed explanation-4: -Biography. Inger Andersen is Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sonja Leighton-Kone | UNEP-UN Environment Programme.

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