2009
UN agencies, representatives of the Bureau of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD), and civil society met in a technical meeting of the Environment Management Group in the margins of the 25th session of UNEP Governing Council/ Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF) on 14 February 2009.
The meeting provided advice on the modalities for a UN-system-wide contribution to the development of the post 2010 biodiversity targets. It also considered support to the implementation of the Convention on Combating Desertification (UNCCD). The need for a joint process on inclusion of environmental and social safeguards for projects was identified.
A progress report on cooperation towards a climate neutral UN and sustainable procurement in the UN was provided.
The recommendation from the meeting will be submitted by the Chair of the EMG and Executive Director of UNEP to Heads of agencies for their consideration.