Sustainable development
requires the active participation and co-operation of all relevant actors
at the international, regional and national levels. From their different
perspectives, international organizations, the Governments and civil
society organizations, at all levels, must contribute and work closely
together in order to achieve the common objective of promoting sustainable
development.
As the challenges
and opportunities become increasingly complex, alliances and partnerships
at the international level become more and more important.
Most of UNEP environmental
law activities are co-sponsored by external donors or organized and
carried out in co-operation with other organizations. Several individuals
and organizations participate as observers at UNEP’s meetings.These
include: