RT null T1 3. Civic Engagement - Environmental Rule of Law: First Global Report A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 civil society K1 access to information K1 popular participation K1 environmental justice K1 rule of law YR 2019 FD 2019 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27380 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27380 NO Environmental rule of law requires a whole-of-society approach. While substantial emphasis is naturally placed on strengthening governmental institutions at the national, regional, and local levels, civil society also plays an essential role. This chapter focuses on the rights to information and participation in decision making. Access to justice is covered separately in the Justice Chapter, in order to fully cover all aspects of judicial remedies and enforcement as related to environmental rule of law. It is important to recognize that these three pillars of civic engagement—information, participation, and justice—act in a synergistic and mutually reinforcing manner to support increased inclusivity, transparency, and accountability in environmental rule of law.Full report is available at: https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27279 NO https://www.unep.org/resources/assessment/environmental-rule-law-first-global-report DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 24, 2026