International environmental governance

21 21 International environmental governance

Item 7 International environmental governance

SS.VII 1 International environmental governance (subprogrammes 2 and 5)

International environmental governance is an integral part of realizing sustainable development.

Kenya fully endorses the ongoing process of defining the elements of international environmental governance.

To that end, Nigeria took the view that the international environmental governance process must be accelerated.

Notes that the Governing Council, at its twenty third session, discussed all components of the recommendations on international environmental governance as contained in its decision SS.VII 1, and notes also that reporting on international environmental governance is included in the agenda of its ninth special session

The Council Forum will have before it the report of the Executive Director on progress made in the implementation of Governing Council decisions concerning international environmental governance (contained in document UNEP GCSS.IX 3), as mandated by decision 23 1 (Implementation of decision SS.VII 1 on international environmental governance).

While there was a need to strengthen UNEP to enable it to respond adequately to environmental challenges, the implementation of the International Environmental Governance (IEG) process would contribute in that regard.

2. Notes that the Governing Council, at its twenty third session, discussed all components of the recommendations on international environmental governance as contained in its decision SS.VII 1,Ibid., Fifty seventh Session, Supplement No. 25 (A 57 25), annex I. and notes also that reporting on international environmental governance is included in the agenda of its ninth special session

We agree to ensure stronger system wide coherence by implementing the following measures at the policy, operational and humanitarian, and international environmental governance levels

Along with others, Hungary favours a more coherent institutional framework of international environmental governance, leading to the establishment of a United Nations environment organization.

(e) To promote the implementation of the outcome of the international environmental governance process in enhancing delivery of the capacity building initiatives of UNEP.

We agree to ensure stronger system wide coherence by implementing the following measures at the policy, operational and humanitarian as well as international environmental governance levels

The strengthening of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and further development of international environmental governance is a particularly important requirement for setting in place strong institutional arrangements capable of ensuring that environmental sustainability considerations can be mainstreamed.

The relevant recommendations of the report are focused on only three issues energy, international environmental governance (IEG) and the Kyoto Protocol, and, thus, are not all encompassing.

The issue of international environmental governance, including a new global entity or agency on environment, was dealt with comprehensively in the IEG process leading to the Johannesburg Summit.

Statement on Global Corporate Governance Principles. International Corporate Governance Network.

The National Environmental Management Act of South Africa, for example, has been an enabling act aiming at improving environmental management while facilitating sustainable development and improving coordination and governance of environmental issues.

Revised Statement on Global Corporate Governance Principles. International Corporate Governance Network.

Already in 2002, the World Summit on Sustainable Development, held in Johannesburg, emphasized the need for a more coherent institutional framework of international environmental governance, with better coordination and monitoring.

International Council of Environmental Law (ICEL)

International Council of Environmental Law (ICEL)

His delegation understood the importance of improving global environmental governance and supported the Secretary General's idea of creating a global early warning system, in the context of a revamped International Strategy for Disaster Reduction.

Kenya endorsed the ongoing process of international environmental governance within the framework of the Cartagena Decision, and thought that UNEP should be strengthened within its current mandate from an enhanced financial and scientific base.

Recognizing the need for a more coherent institutional framework of international environmental governance, with better coordination and monitoring, and considering the possibility of a more integrated structure as proposed by the Secretary General, in particular for environmental standard setting, scientific discussion and monitoring, that is built on existing institutions

We are determined to reduce disaster losses of lives and other social, economic and environmental assets worldwide, mindful of the importance of international cooperation, solidarity and partnership, as well as good governance at all levels.

Strengthening international environmental governance must involve a wide range of stakeholders with diverse interests the system should be reformed in an evolutionary manner without making immediate demands of the United Nations system or Member States.

Good governance, with a clear articulation of the principles of environmental and social responsibility, are prerequisites for sustainable forest management.

Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development

The interim Government's programme emphasized good governance, poverty reduction and environmental protection, all priority areas of the Brussels Programme of Action.

Ecologic Institute for International and European Environmental Policy

International Research Centre for Environmental Structures Pio Manzu

In relation to environmental protection, Azerbaijan has ratified 18 international environmental treaties and has taken concerted action aimed at solving the country's environmental problems.

(c) Good governance and equity at the international level

Mr. André Baladi Co Founder, International Corporate Governance Network

The Executive Director also recommends that the ministerial consultations should reconvene in the form of a working dinner, in the evening of Wednesday, 8 February 2006, to consider environmental governance and issues of relevance to the outcome of the 2005 World Summit, to address expanded issues under provisional agenda item 7 (International environmental governance), with a particular focus on the issue of universal membership of the Governing Council Global Ministerial Environment Forum.

National Governments had the principal responsibility for environmental governance and measures taken at the national level made the greatest contribution to it.

Processes on forest law enforcement, governance and illegal international trade.

One delegation supported a more integrated international environmental governance structure, based on existing institutions, and favoured the establishment of a United Nations agency for the environment, based on the United Nations Environment Programme but with a revised and strengthened mandate.

The meeting in 2004 presented an opportunity for discussion on the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Territories, constitutional modernization issues, sustainable development, including good governance and environmental matters, and other issues relating to the United Kingdom's international obligations.

Recognizing the need for a more coherent institutional framework of international environmental governance, with better coordination and monitoring, and considering the possibility of a more integrated structure, as proposed by the Secretary General, in particular for environmental standard setting, scientific discussion, monitoring and assessment and providing broad policy advice and guidance, that is built on existing institutions

Recognizing the need for a more coherent institutional framework of international environmental governance, with better coordination and monitoring, and considering the possibility of a more integrated structure, as proposed by the Secretary General, in particular for environmental standard setting, scientific discussion, environment monitoring and assessment and providing broad policy advice and guidance, built on existing institutions

2997 (XXVII) Institutional and financial arrangements for international environmental cooperation