In response to growing challenges of climate change and increasing water scarcity, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has implemented a comprehensive water management plan at its headquarters in Santiago…
Annual Report
The Greening the Blue Annual Report provides information on the UN system's environmental performance and the progress in the implementation of the Sustainability Strategy I.
Reports are publicly available to assure transparency and to serve as inspiration for organizations that seek to green their operations and facilities.
Environmental Performance of UN Entities
UN entities report on their environmental performance through Greening the Blue.
Trend charts, figures, resources, and other information allow for a deeper understanding of the environmental performance of entities with different mandates.
Resources and Publications
On an annual basis, Greening the Blue provides information on the UN system’s environmental footprint and the efforts to reduce it.Greening the Blue Annual Reports highlight the progress in the implementation of the …
Good Practices on Environmental Sustainability in the United Nations System 2024 compiles, for the first time, 16 good practices from 14 UN entities, including UNICEF, UNDP, ESCAP, FAO, IOM, UNHCR, UNOG, ECLAC, UNESCO, UNMISS, UNON, UNU,…
The "Greening the Blue" report for 2023 offers a comprehensive overview of the strides made by United Nations entities in advancing sustainability and environmental initiatives within their frameworks. Through meticulous analysis and case…
News
Every year, the UN system procures essential goods and services, like medicines and safety equipment, managing billions of dollars. This purchase power comes with great responsibility, with UN system personnel assuring that budgets are…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) works on reducing its own environmental footprint, including through the greening of its offices, supply chain, fleet and travel, under the fourth objective of its Focus Area…