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T1 UNEP Publishing Policy - Second Edition
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 guideline
K1 publication
K1 publishing
SN Not Available
YR 2007
FD 2007
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32706
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32706
NO This document establishes a policy framework for publishing activities within the United Nations Environment Programme. It sets out principles, procedures and responsibilities for planning, developing, producing, approving, disseminating and managing publications. The document defines the roles of relevant organisational units and personnel and establishes requirements for quality assurance, consistency, branding, intellectual property, accessibility, distribution and records management. It provides an organisational framework for coordinating publishing activities and ensuring that official publications are prepared, reviewed and released according to established procedures and standards.
NO IntroductionPurposeBasic PrinciplesTo Whom It AppliesManagement of the Publishing ProcessCategories of PublicationsBiennial Publications ProgrammePublishing BoardReporting to the UNThe Approval ProcessOffices Away from HQProductionPreparationPeer ReviewGenderEditingTranslationAcknowledgementsDesignPrintingStorage and DistributionPrint RunsStorageContracted External StorageUnified Mailing ListLibraries and ArchivesMarketing and SalesPricingSales Catalogues and FlyersReviewsMarketingJoint PublishingThe Revolving FundOther ConsiderationsElectronic PublishingCopyrightISBNs and ISSNsLocal LanguagesFollow-UpReviewAnnexesAnnex 1. UNEP’s Divisions and Other OfficesAnnex 2. Checklist of Main Functions and ResponsibilitiesAnnex 3. Publishing Proposal FormAnnex 4. UNEP Publishing ChecklistAnnex 5. Use of the UNEP Brand or LogoAnnex 6. Least Developed CountriesAnnex 7. Commonly Used Disclaimers
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026