Proposed Programme of Work and Budget for the Biennium 2018–2019: Report of the Executive Director

This report sets out the strategic framework and financial requirements for leading and coordinating international action on environmental matters during the two-year period beginning in 2018. Aligned with a longer-term strategy towards 2030, the document establishes seven priority areas, including climate change, ecosystem health, and resource efficiency, to promote sustainable development. Methodologically, the plan employs results-based budgeting to align resources with predefined objectives, using historical income trends and new enterprise resource planning systems to enhance transparency. Key findings indicate that while core environmental governance requires stable internal funding, many thematic areas increasingly rely on external earmarked contributions. The report concludes by detailing specific performance indicators and an evaluation plan to measure progress against global environmental goals.