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IRMA at UNEA-7

In November 2025 IRMA secured observer status at the United Nations Environment Assembly, granting it full access to UNEA’s deliberations. The initiative attended UNEA‑7 in Nairobi from 8‑12 December 2025, marking its first in‑person participation and involvement in plenary sessions, leadership dialogues, and side events. IRMA helped shape the new resolution on the environmentally sound management of minerals and metals and contributed to the launch of the UN Task Force on Critical Energy Transition Minerals. Ongoing collaboration with UNEP will extend IRMA’s influence through the Digital Knowledge Hub and future UNEA meetings.