UNEP created three thematic funds to provide flexible financing to support delivery of the Medium-Term Strategy (2022-2025) objectives of climate stability, living in harmony with nature and moving towards a pollution-free planet. US$14 million was raised for the funds in 2022.
The thematic funds will complement UNEP’s Environment Fund and help shift the balance away from earmarked funding of individual projects towards thematic funding for bigger impact. Contributions from public and private partners to the thematic funds will facilitate a comprehensive, science-based approach, which should help fortify UNEP’s role as the global environmental authority and enable the organization to better support Member States.