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Issue Management Group on Sustainable Procurement The EMG Issue Management Group on Sustainable Procurement was established following the 8th meeting of the EMG in 2004 to examine how sustainable development considerations could be more systematically integrated into procurement across the UN system. A key outcome was the report Sustainable Procurement in the UN System, which reviewed procurement practices across a range of UN organizations and identified existing approaches, barriers and opportunities.Learn More

Issue Management Group on Green EconomyThe EMG Issue Management Group on Green Economy was established in 2009 to strengthen coherence across the UN system in supporting countries to transition towards a green economy. The Group was tasked with developing a common inter-agency perspective, identifying how different UN entities could contribute, and promoting consistent messaging and practical support for countries. The IMG helped build a shared UN understanding of the green economy and translated that common vision into a clearer overview of the practical tools and expertise available across the UN system to support countries in implementation.Learn More

Issue Management Group on LandThe EMG Issue Management Group on Land was established by the 15th meeting of the EMG Senior Officials in 2009 to develop options for a more coherent UN system-wide response to land challenges, including support for implementation of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) 10-year strategic plan. A key outcome of the process was the 2011 report Global Drylands: A UN system-wide response, prepared with contributions from 18 UN entities and inputs from Parties to the UNCCD.Learn More

Issue Management Group on the Sound Management of Chemicals and WastesThe EMG Issue Management Group on Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste was established in 2014 to strengthen the priority given to chemicals management across the UN system and improve coordination in supporting countries towards the global 2020 goal on sound chemicals management. The Group brought together expertise from across the UN system to examine how chemicals and waste issues could be better integrated into economic, social and sustainable development planning. UN Environment Management Group. A major outcome was the 2015 synthesis report, United Nations and Sound Chemicals Management: Coordinating delivery for Member States and sustainable development.Learn More

Issue Management Group on Environment and Humanitarian ActionThe EMG Issue Management Group on Environment and Humanitarian Action was established following the 2017 EMG Nexus Dialogue on integrating environmental considerations into humanitarian response. The Group brought together UN entities, with participation from relevant external experts, to strengthen collaboration between the humanitarian and environmental communities.Learn More

Task Team on Stockholm+50An EMG Task Team facilitated a UN System Contribution to the Stockholm+50 international meeting in June 2022. Learn More