The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. UNEP is driving transformational change by addressing the causes of the three planetary environmental crises: the crisis of climate change, the crisis of nature, land and biodiversity loss, and the crisis of pollution and waste. Within this framework, the Law Division is positioned as a thought leader and can support countries in strengthening environmental law and governance. We are mandated to strengthen legal frameworks and support countries in fulfilling their environmental commitments, including under Multilateral Environmental Agreements, thereby ensuring a better quality of life for present and future generations. This update offers a reflection on the Law Division's role in addressing environmental issues as the principal Division tasked with implementing UNEP's mandates relevant to environmental rule of law, governance, and policy.
Read the latest Environmental Governance Update (Q4 2024)
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