Re: [gep-ed] "UNEP" vs. "UN Environment" in the real world

Hi all, My understanding is that this was more of a re-branding exercise, than an actual (legal) name change. The (now departed) Executive Director when he started wanted fewer acronyms used and a more ''relatable'' public face for the organization. However, the name itself was not formally

[gep-ed] UN System highlights the importance of Sound Chemicals Management to Sustainable Development

July 2016 - The UN Environment Management Group (EMG*) establishedan ad hoc  Issue Management Group on the sound management ofchemicals in 2014 and undertook a mapping of activities and initiatives in theUN system that contribute to the achievement of the WSSD 2020 goal on chemicalsand waste