Environment Policy
Introduction
The environmental challenges in our region are many and interlinked. Air pollution caused some 600,000 deaths in 2012, and more than 100 million people still do not have access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. Added to these, releases of hazardous chemicals, climate change, effective engagement of the public in decision-making and access to environmental information and justice are among major concerns we need to address urgently.
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List of Environment Ministers in the UNECE Region
Key areas of work
In focus
Environmental governance is improved through mobilizing consensus and formulating environmental policy, developing international environmental law and supporting international initiatives. UNECE helps member countries put these norms and rules into practice by organizing seminars, workshops and advisory missions and by publishing guidance and compilations of best practice.
Events
Seventh Joint Session of the EMEP Steering Body and Working Group on Effects
13 - 17 September
, Geneva
13 - 17 September
, Geneva
Ninth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention
29 September - 01 October
, A hybrid session organized from Geneva (Palais des Nations)
29 September - 01 October
, A hybrid session organized from Geneva (Palais des Nations)
