Greening the Blue (2020 edition)
The 2020 edition of the Greening the Blue Annual Report presents the environmental performance of the UN system in 2019, covering operations of headquarters and field offices worldwide.
Greening the Blue (2021 edition)
The 2021 edition of the Greening the Blue Annual Report presents the environmental performance of the UN system in 2020, covering operations of headquarters and field offices worldwide.
Greening the Blue (2022 edition)
The 2022 edition of the Greening the Blue Annual Report presents the environmental performance of the UN system in 2021, covering operations of headquarters and field offices worldwide.
Greening the Blue (2023 edition)
The 2023 edition of the Greening the Blue Annual Report presents the environmental performance of the UN system in 2022, covering operations of headquarters and field offices worldwide.
Greening the Blue (2024 edition)
The 2024 edition of the Greening the Blue Annual Report presents the environmental performance of the UN system in 2023, covering operations of headquarters and field offices worldwide.
Greening the Blue - 2025 edition
The 2025 edition of the Greening the Blue Annual Report presents the environmental performance of the UN system in 2024, covering operations of headquarters and field offices worldwide.
Interim Guide to Advancing the Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework in the United Nations System
In 2012, Members of the UN Environment Management Group prepared a Framework for Advancing Environmental and Social Sustainability in the UN system at the policy, program and operational levels. This Interim Guide serves as a basic tool to help the UN entities to start implementing the Framework. Its specific objectives are to raise awareness about environmental and social sustainability measures that can be adopted at the individual entity level, and to sensitize staff about the implications of and options for applying them.
Peer Review Process A Voluntary Review of Environmental Performance
Peer reviewing refers to one or more of the agencies reviewing the environmental performance of fellow agencies’ facilities and internal operations. This brochure describes a typical peer review process, its benefits and peer reviewing experience to date.
Model Approach to Environmental and Social Standards for UN Programming
This document presents key elements of a proposed Model Approach to Environmental and Social Standards for UN programming The Model Approach represents a key step in moving towards a common approach among UN entities for addressing environmental and social standards in programming.
A Vision of a Sustainable UN
This report is designed to start a discussion about how the UN might adapt to a changing environment and help to lead the world in sustainable development.