SUPPORTING DOCUMENT II

Information Note on the preparation of a UN System-Wide Strategy on

Environment

Prepared by UNEP

In line with paragraph 88 of the Rio+20 outcome document, the Future We Want, and in follow up of

Resolution 11 of the First United Nations Environment Assembly of UNEP (UNEA, 23-27 June

2014), the Environment Management Group has been invited to contribute to the preparation of a UN

System-Wide Strategy on the Environment.

The 20th meeting of the Senior Officials is invited to discuss this issue to identify a possible

contribution and engagement of the UN system agencies to the development of the Strategy.

This Information Note, compiled by the EMG Secretariat to serve as a basis for the discussion,

consists of the following two parts:

a) A Background Note on the process of developing a United Nations System-Wide

Strategy on the Environment

prepared by UNEP to inform the first UNEA of the plan to prepare a the System-Wide

Strategy, as well as its scope and objectives, as requested by Member States during the first

open-ended meetings of the UNEP Committee of Permanent Representatives held in March

and May 2014.

b) A draft Outline of the United Nations System-Wide Strategy on the Environment

prepared by UNEP, suggesting the key elements of the Strategy for further consideration and

comments of the EMG members.