Nations halt funding to UN environment programme as outcry over chief grows

Two countries have frozen funding after a draft internal UN audit raised concerns over Erik Solheim's frequent flying and expenses

Two countries have halted their funding to the UN Environment programme following sharp criticism of its leader's frequent flying in a draft internal audit.

The audit also said Erik Solheim, a former Norwegian environment minister, had "no regard for abiding by the set regulations and rules" and had claimed unjustified expenses. Now, Denmark and Sweden have frozen their funding until the audit is finalised.