The visit took place in connection with the 7th UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. UNEA is the highest political decision-making body for environmental issues and brings together representatives of all member states. The Queen participated in UNEA in her capacity as patron of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
In addition, the Queen conducted a field visit to the Kilifi region with a focus on biodiversity, climate adaptation and improved living conditions for the local population. The strong Danish-Kenyan partnership in the green area is based, among other things, on the Danish government's Africa Strategy.
On the first day of the trip, the Queen visited Arabuko Sokoke Forest, which is East Africa's largest coastal forest. Here, the WWF World Wildlife Fund, which also has the Queen as patron, works, among other things, with the development of nature-based businesses within beekeeping, butterfly farming and ecotourism.
The Queen also visited an area of mangrove forest, which both stores CO2 and at the same time improves coastal protection and thus local climate adaptation.
The second day of the visit took place in Nairobi, where The Queen visited Kenya's largest landfill, Dandora. During the visit, The Queen met female waste collectors, who provided insight into the dilemmas associated with the transition to a circular economy. The waste collectors have, among other things, received Danish-funded training in entrepreneurship, which will enable them to create alternative income opportunities.
Subsequently, The Queen participated in the high-level segment of UNEA together with high-ranking representatives from 60 countries, where Her Majesty gave an opening speech on the importance of biodiversity and nature conservation for human health. The purpose of the high-level segment is, among other things, to bring member states and important stakeholders together to discuss concrete initiatives that can promote biodiversity and health.
The Queen also participated, together with the Minister for the Environment and Minister for Gender Equality Magnus Heunicke, in a meeting with the President of Kenya, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto.
PROGRAM
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Meeting with the Governor of Kilifi County H.E. Gideon Maitha Mung'aro The Queen, together with the Minister of Environment and Minister for Gender Equality Magnus Heunicke, will participate in a meeting with the Governor of Kilifi County, which is located on the coast of Kenya.
Visit to Arabuko Sokoke Forest
The Queen will visit East Africa's largest remaining coastal forest with a focus on Danish-supported WWF projects. Lunch at Dabaso Crab Shack The Queen will attend lunch at the Crab Shack restaurant, which is an example of how ecotourism can be combined with protection of the surrounding mangrove forest.
Visit to Mida Creek
The Queen will visit Mida Creek, which is an extensive mangrove ecosystem. During the visit, representatives from the local community will share their experiences of how mangrove restoration has strengthened their income opportunities.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Visit to Dandora Landfill The Queen will visit Kenya's largest landfill, Dandora, located in Nairobi. The visit will focus on a number of the dilemmas associated with the transition to a circular economy.
Meeting with the President of Kenya, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto The Queen, together with the Minister of Environment and Minister for Gender Equality Magnus Heunicke, will meet with the President of Kenya at the UN headquarters in Nairobi.
Participation in the Leaders Lunch
The Queen will participate in a lunch organized by UNEP, UN Women and Germany. The lunch, which will take place at the UN headquarters, will focus on women leaders and the role of women in the green transition.
Participation in the Leadership Dialogue
The Queen will participate in her capacity as Patron of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in the high-level segment of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA). The Queen will deliver the opening speech for the event.
Meeting with the Director-General of the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP
The Queen attends a meeting with UNEP Director-General Inger Andersen. The meeting takes place in a nature reserve at the UN headquarters in Nairobi.
Reception at the Danish Embassy in Kenya T
he Queen attends a reception at the Danish Embassy in Nairobi with the participation of Danish and Kenyan representatives of business, diplomacy and cultural life as well as ministers. The reception is a celebration of Denmark's special role under UNEA by virtue of the EU presidency and a celebration of the strong Danish-Kenyan ties.
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