Security in funding is based on a broad range of consistent donors and financial partners. A secure funding means having the fundamental capacity to develop and manage a results-based Programme of Work that has been decided upon by the Member States. This is especially important for UN Environment as it is 93% funded by voluntary contributions. Only 7% is received from the UN Regular Budget including the UN Development Account (UNDA). Member States stand at the core of the organization’s funding, alongside other important financial partners, such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and European Commission (EC).
The following Member States have helped ensure security in funding by making contributions that are equal to or above the Voluntary Indicative Scale of Contributions (VISC):
