UN Environment commits to supporting the transition to a green economy in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia, the Russian Federation. In order to support to transition towards the green economy with sustainable consumption and production patterns and inclusive outcomes, UN Environment will provide methodologies and tools to regional, national and sub-national policy makers and stakeholders on all areas of green economy. These measures will also contribute to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UN Environment also commits to provide countries with technical assistance and capacity building on strategic policy development. The commitments will result in science-based approaches that support the transition to sustainable development through multiple pathways including inclusive green economy and sustainable trade, and the adoption of sustainable consumption and production patterns at all levels. As a result of the commitment, public, private and finance sectors will increasingly adopt and implement sustainable management frameworks and practices. In addition, public and private sectors will be increasingly aware of and support the adoption of sustainable lifestyles and sustainable consumption patterns.This commitment falls into Batumi focus area 1 of overarching actions.
Implementing partners will include UN country teams, ILO, UNDP, UNECE, UNIDO, UNITAR, OECD, Civil Society, academia, business sector, International Financial Institutions, national and local authorities, etc.
The commitment is relevant to SDGs 12 (12.1, 12.2, 12.6), 8 (8.4, 8.9) and 17 (17.10, 17.14).