Background

In 2006, UNEP's Division of Environmental Law and Conventions (UNEP/DELC) initiated a knowledge management programme for Multilateral Environment Agreements (MEAs). This programme mostly consisted of various projects focusing on sharing strategic information, harmonization of national reporting, and developing issue-based modules for coherent implementation of MEAs.

In 2009, UNEP/DELC increased its commitment to knowledge and information management. This was inspired by the renewed emphasis placed on information and communication tools throughout the United Nations system, as evidenced by the recent JIU and OIOS reports on Knowledge Management (JIU/REP/2007/6 and E/AC.51/2006/2) as well as on the reiterated calls for better integration of MEAs to contribute to more effective international environmental governance (JIU/REP/2008/3).

UNEP/DELC Meeting on Knowledge Management in the context of MEAs and Conventions

22-24 September 2009, Chexbres, Switzerland

Introduction

This meeting built on recent joint efforts by UNEP/DELC and UNEP-WCMC in order to create the necessary preconditions for effective knowledge and information management in the field of environment, such as enhanced data interoperability between biodiversity-related conventions and other related initiatives.

The meeting was attended by about 20 participants from various MEAs and other partners (CBD, CITES, CMS, AEWA, Ramsar, Basel/Rotterdam/Stockholm Conventions, FAO/ITPGRFA, UNESCO/WHC, Tematea, UNEP-WCMC, UNEP/DCPI & UNON).

The meeting documentation and related references are available below. For further information, please contact Ms. Eva Durchschlag-Duer, Programme Officer, Knowledge Management Unit at UNEP/DELC (eva.duer@unep.org).

Meeting Documents & Related References