Environmental action plan 2030

Abstract

The Earth is facing a triple crisis of climate change, natural habitat and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. Funds, programs and specialized agencies of the United Nations system are at the forefront of the multilateral efforts to address those pressing issues. Entities of the United Nations need to adopt sustainable business processes that have a reduced impact on the planet. By becoming part of the solution, the United Nations can speak to its stakeholders with integrity. In recent years, efforts in this regard have accelerated. In 2019 the High-level Committee on Management of the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination endorsed phase 1, on environmental management, of the Strategy for Sustainability Management in the United Nations System, 2020–2030. In addition, the United Nations Secretariat has endorsed an environmental policy and a climate action plan.