The Gala of Hope at the The seventh meeting of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) celebrated concrete achievements for the planet, bringing ecosystem restoration and environmental leadership into the global spotlight.
During the evening, we announced the new UN World Restoration Flagships and unveiled the 2025 UN Champions of the Earth for Climate Change, alongside powerful performances and inspiring voices from around the world. The programme featured exclusive video footage from the planet’s frontiers of hope, UN leaders, artists, and advocates working to bring nature back.
Missed it or want to relive the moment? Watch the full recording of the Gala of Hope and be inspired by the people and projects shaping a more resilient future for our planet.
AGENDA:
- 18:00 Opening by Antoinette Taus, Singer and Actress, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador.
- 18:10 Opening remarks and Champions of the Earth announcement by Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme.
- 18:30 New UN World Restoration Flagships announcement by Susan Gardner, Director, Ecosystems Division, UNEP; Tiina Vähänen, Deputy Director, Forestry Division, FAO; and Lewis Pugh, Extreme Athlete, UNEP Patron of the Oceans.
- 18:45 Frida Amani, East African Hip Hop star, premiering her upcoming song.
- 18:50 Closing remarks by Elke Steinmetz, Head of Division for International Cooperation on Biodiversity, Germany.
- 19:15 Electronic music & live percussion set by Tom Taus, DJ & Cocktail reception.