UNEP Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationPolicy Division
dc.date.accessioned2020-03-30T13:41:12Z
dc.date.available2020-03-30T13:41:12Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.descriptionThis framework sets out the United Nations Environment Programme’s approach to strengthening the sustainability and accountability of its programmes and projects. It outlines commitments to human rights, sustainable development, environmental protection, and social standards intended to promote human well-being and reduce potential adverse impacts of project interventions. The framework also emphasises stakeholder participation and access to channels for raising concerns. It describes the integration of environmental and social standards into the preparation and implementation of programmes and projects. The English-language version was updated in July 2026 and is identified as the current version, while updated translations into the other official United Nations languages are being prepared.en
dc.description.tableofcontentsI. Introduction Scope II. Guiding Principles of the Framework III. Safeguard Standards of the Framework Safeguard Standard 1: Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Sustainable Natural Resource Management Safeguard Standard 2: Climate Change and Disaster Risks Safeguard Standard 3: Pollution Prevention and Resource Efficiency Safeguard Standard 4: Community Health, Safety and Security Safeguard Standard 5: Cultural Heritage Safeguard Standard 6: Displacement and Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Standard 7: Indigenous Peoples Safeguard Standard 8: Labour and Working Conditions IV. Operationalizing the Framework Screening, Assessment, Management and Monitoring of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Stakeholder Engagement and Accountability Annexes Annex I: Requirements for UNEP ESSF Safeguard Standards Safeguard Standard 1: Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Sustainable Natural Resource Management Safeguard Standard 2: Climate Change and Disaster Risks Safeguard Standard 3: Pollution Prevention and Resource Efficiency Safeguard Standard 4: Community Health, Safety and Security Safeguard Standard 5: Cultural Heritage Safeguard Standard 6: Displacement and Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Standard 7: Indigenous Peoples Safeguard Standard 8: Labour and Working Conditions Annex II: Safeguard Risk Categories, Assessment Criteria and Related Mitigation Approaches Annex III: Stakeholder Engagement Criteria Annex IV: Access to Information Annex V: Stakeholder Response Mechanism
dc.description.urihttps://www.unep.org/about-un-environment-programme/environmental-and-social-sustainability-framework
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32022
dc.languageEnglish
dc.languageFrench
dc.languageSpanish
dc.page.number52 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectbiodiversity
dc.subjectecosystem
dc.subjectnatural resource
dc.subjectclimate change
dc.subjectdisaster prevention
dc.subjectpollution
dc.subjectresource efficiency
dc.subjecthealth
dc.subjectsafety regulation
dc.subjectsecurity
dc.subjectcultural heritage
dc.subjectdisplacement
dc.subjectresettlement
dc.subjectindigenous people
dc.subjectlabour
dc.subjectworking condition
dc.subject.sdgSDG 1 - No Poverty
dc.subject.sdgSDG 2 - Zero Hunger
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.subject.sdgSDG 4 - Quality Education
dc.subject.sdgSDG 5 - Gender Equality
dc.subject.sdgSDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
dc.subject.sdgSDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
dc.subject.sdgSDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
dc.subject.sdgSDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
dc.subject.sdgSDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
dc.subject.sdgSDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
dc.subject.sdgSDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.sdgSDG 13 - Climate Action
dc.subject.sdgSDG 14 - Life below Water
dc.subject.sdgSDG 15 - Life on Land
dc.subject.sdgSDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
dc.subject.sdgSDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
dc.subject.themechemistry
dc.subject.themechemical pollution
dc.subject.themeeconomics
dc.subject.themeclimate
dc.subject.themedisasters
dc.subject.themelegislation
dc.subject.themeconflict
dc.subject.themenatural areas
dc.subject.themelandscape
dc.subject.themeecosystems
dc.subject.themefinance
dc.subject.themeenvironmental policy
dc.subject.themeadministration
dc.subject.themeenvironmental governance
dc.titleUNEP Environmental and Social Sustainability Frameworken
dc.title.alternativeCadre pour la viabilité environnementale et sociale du PNUEfr
dc.title.alternativeMarco de Sostenibilidad Ambiental y Social del PNUMA es
dc.typeTechnical guideline

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