UNEP
About the committee
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment. UNEP works closely with its 193 Member States and representatives from civil society, businesses, and other major groups and stakeholders to address environmental challenges through the UN Environment Assembly, the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment and its mission is to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. For over 50 years, UNEP has worked with governments, civil society, the private sector and UN entities to address humanity’s most pressing environmental challenges - from restoring the ozone layer to protecting the world's seas and promoting a green, inclusive economy. UNEP’s work is focused on helping countries transition to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies, strengthening environmental governance and law, safeguarding ecosystems, and providing evidence-based data to inform policy decisions.
Agenda item
Promoting Sustainable Development and Transitioning to Green Economy (Low Carbon, Resource-Efficient, and Socially Inclusive Economies)
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Sustainable development has been a global goal that society has been aiming to achieve for many years. The Green Economy, one of the building blocks of sustainable development, is an alternative vision for growth and development. It aims to increase the use of renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions to tackle problems such as fossil fuel depletion, climate change and environmental pollution. This transition supports sustainable development, while at the same time creating new jobs and stimulating economic growth. Furthermore, the green economy makes it possible to conserve natural resources and increase biodiversity, which in turn ensures a healthier living environment for future generations. New practices are emerging in the design and implementation of national green economy strategies by both developed and developing countries. Delegates in this committee will discuss the pathways, barriers, risks and implementation costs of implementing a green economy and seek to find solutions for a greener world.