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UNEP’s priorities, as adopted by the fifth special session
of the Governing Council, are: environmental monitoring, assessment,
information and research including early warning; enhanced
coordination of environmental conventions and development
of
environment policy instruments; freshwater; technology transfer
and industry; and support to Africa. In liaison with other
UNEP
divisions, DTIE has developed its approach and focused its
activities to respond to these priorities.
UNEP DTIE encourages decision makers in government, local
authorities and industry to develop and implement policies,
strategies and practices that are cleaner and safer, make
efficient use of natural resources, ensure environmentally
sound management of chemicals, reduce pollution and risks
for humans and the environment, enable implementation of conventions
and international agreements, and incorporate environmental
costs.
The UNEP DTIE strategy is to influence informed decision
making through partnerships with other international organizations,
governmental authorities, business and industry, and nongovernmental
organizations; support implementation of conventions; and
build capacity in developing countries.
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