The present report sets forth proposed new mechanisms to promote transparency and the effective engagement of civil society in the work of the governing body and its subsidiary bodies, reflecting the results of consultations with the Committee of Permanent Representatives to UNEP. Without prejudice to the further work of the Committee on this matter, the proposed mechanisms, as set out in the annex to the present report, are herewith submitted to the United Nations Environment Assembly for its consideration.

The first session of the United Nations Environment Assembly of the United Nations Environment Programme was held at the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi from 23 to 27 June 2014

The twenty-second session of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum was held at UNEP headquarters, Nairobi, from 3 to 7 February 2003. The Council adopted the present proceedings at the 11th meeting, on 7 February 2003.

Report of the twenty-fourth Session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum