UN environment chief criticised by UN over frequent flying

Erik Solheim's huge travel bill is a 'reputation risk' and he has 'no regard' for rules, says draft internal audit

The globe-trotting travels of the UN's environment chief have been sharply criticised in a draft internal audit as "contrary to the ethos of carbon emission reduction".

Erik Solheim, executive director of UN Environment, was travelling for 529 out of the 668 days audited, spending $488,518 (370,380), according to the report. The audit also said he had "no regard for abiding by the set regulations and rules" and claimed unjustified expenses.