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T1 Policy Guidance on Environment, Human Rights and Addressing Inequalities: Integrating Human Rights in the UNEP Organizational Culture and Programmatic Activities
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 human rights
K1 corporate governance
K1 corporate strategy
K1 equality
K1 Human Rights
SN Not Available
YR 2016
FD 2016
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28398
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28398
NO This 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.
NO Introduction1.1. Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DevelopmentKey Human Rights – Environment LinkagesProposed Action AreasCorporate – Upholding the Values4.1. Developing Human Rights Literacy and Capacity in UNEP and Among Its Partners4.2. Recognizing Existing Exemplary UN Policies and ProgrammingNormative – Strengthening the Linkages5.1. Expanding the Evidence and Building the Knowledge Base5.2. Preparing for the Implementation of a Human Rights-Based ApproachOperational – Applying the Principles6.1. Strengthening Accountability on the Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability Framework6.2. Enhancing Procedural Rights and Access to Information6.3. Protecting Groups in Vulnerable Situations6.4. Strengthening Integration of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Into Policies and Programmes6.5. AdvocacyPartnerships – Catalyzing Transformation7.1. Systematically Linking Environmental Assessments With Disaggregated Data7.2. Forging Collective Outcomes Through PartnershipsConclusion
NO https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/environmental-governance
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 22, 2026