- Tanzanian national Joyce Msuya has been appointed as acting head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
- Prior to joining UN Environment, Ms Msuya served as Adviser to the World Bank Vice President, East Asia and Pacific Region in Washington, D.C.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has a new head, although in an acting capacity.
Tanzanian national Joyce Msuya has been appointed as acting head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) after Erik Solheim, the executive director abruptly resigned on Tuesday in the wake of accusations of misuse of funds.
“Thank you @ErikSolheim for your leadership, drive and most importantly, your friendship! All the very best for the future” Ms Msuya tweeted on Thursday.
Ms Msuya comes with a wealth of experience and skills having held several high profile positions previously.
On 15 August 2018, she was appointed to be the Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
Prior to joining UN Environment, Ms Msuya served as Adviser to the World Bank Vice President, East Asia and Pacific Region in Washington, D.C.
Ms Msuya holds a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Ottawa, Canada, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Immunology from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland.
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