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T1 UNEP Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework
T2 Cadre pour la viabilité environnementale et sociale du PNUE
T2 Marco de Sostenibilidad Ambiental y Social del PNUMA
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 biodiversity
K1 ecosystem
K1 natural resource
K1 climate change
K1 disaster prevention
K1 pollution
K1 resource efficiency
K1 health
K1 safety regulation
K1 security
K1 cultural heritage
K1 displacement
K1 resettlement
K1 indigenous people
K1 labour
K1 working condition
SN Not available
YR 2020
FD 2020
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32022
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32022
NO This 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.
NO I. IntroductionScopeII. Guiding Principles of the FrameworkIII. Safeguard Standards of the FrameworkSafeguard Standard 1: Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Sustainable Natural Resource ManagementSafeguard Standard 2: Climate Change and Disaster RisksSafeguard Standard 3: Pollution Prevention and Resource EfficiencySafeguard Standard 4: Community Health, Safety and SecuritySafeguard Standard 5: Cultural HeritageSafeguard Standard 6: Displacement and Involuntary ResettlementSafeguard Standard 7: Indigenous PeoplesSafeguard Standard 8: Labour and Working ConditionsIV. Operationalizing the FrameworkScreening, Assessment, Management and Monitoring of Environmental and Social Risks and ImpactsStakeholder Engagement and AccountabilityAnnexesAnnex I: Requirements for UNEP ESSF Safeguard StandardsSafeguard Standard 1: Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Sustainable Natural Resource ManagementSafeguard Standard 2: Climate Change and Disaster RisksSafeguard Standard 3: Pollution Prevention and Resource EfficiencySafeguard Standard 4: Community Health, Safety and SecuritySafeguard Standard 5: Cultural HeritageSafeguard Standard 6: Displacement and Involuntary ResettlementSafeguard Standard 7: Indigenous PeoplesSafeguard Standard 8: Labour and Working ConditionsAnnex II: Safeguard Risk Categories, Assessment Criteria and Related Mitigation ApproachesAnnex III: Stakeholder Engagement CriteriaAnnex IV: Access to InformationAnnex V: Stakeholder Response Mechanism
NO https://www.unep.org/about-un-environment-programme/environmental-and-social-sustainability-framework
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026