Policy Guidance on Environment, Human Rights and Addressing Inequalities: Integrating Human Rights in the UNEP Organizational Culture and Programmatic Activities

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationLaw Division
dc.date.accessioned2019-06-04T15:53:31Z
dc.date.available2019-06-04T15:53:31Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionThis document outlines the integration of human rights within UNEP’s organizational practices and programmatic activities, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human rights, environmental sustainability, and the imperative of addressing inequalities to effectively implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It details key linkages, including the importance of procedural and substantive rights such as access to information, public participation, protection of vulnerable groups, and gender equality, while referencing established international legal frameworks and UN policies. The guidance proposes targeted action areas covering capacity building, evidence expansion, accountability through the Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability Framework, and partnerships aimed at catalyzing systemic transformation.en
dc.description.tableofcontentsIntroduction 1.1. Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Key Human Rights – Environment Linkages Proposed Action Areas Corporate – Upholding the Values 4.1. Developing Human Rights Literacy and Capacity in UNEP and Among Its Partners 4.2. Recognizing Existing Exemplary UN Policies and Programming Normative – Strengthening the Linkages 5.1. Expanding the Evidence and Building the Knowledge Base 5.2. Preparing for the Implementation of a Human Rights-Based Approach Operational – Applying the Principles 6.1. Strengthening Accountability on the Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability Framework 6.2. Enhancing Procedural Rights and Access to Information 6.3. Protecting Groups in Vulnerable Situations 6.4. Strengthening Integration of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Into Policies and Programmes 6.5. Advocacy Partnerships – Catalyzing Transformation 7.1. Systematically Linking Environmental Assessments With Disaggregated Data 7.2. Forging Collective Outcomes Through Partnerships Conclusion
dc.description.urihttps://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/environmental-governance
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28398
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number28 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjecthuman rights
dc.subjectcorporate governance
dc.subjectcorporate strategy
dc.subjectequality
dc.subjectHuman Rights
dc.subject.sdgSDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
dc.subject.sdgSDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
dc.subject.themeadministration
dc.subject.themeenvironmental governance
dc.titlePolicy Guidance on Environment, Human Rights and Addressing Inequalities: Integrating Human Rights in the UNEP Organizational Culture and Programmatic Activitiesen
dc.typePolicy brief

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