Enhancing Civil Society Engagement in the Work of UNEP
Strategy Paper for CPR

4. Legislative and Financial Implications

4.1. Legislative Implications

• Rule 69 of the GC Rules of Procedure require revision as per recommendation under item 3.2, above.
• GC decision 19/32 will require amendment in order to establish the Global Environment NGO Forum (GENGOF).
• GC Rules of Procedure may require revision to allow GENGOF to table draft decisions at the Governing Council.
• Accreditation procedures will need to be reviewed to reflect the revised Rule 69.

4.2. Financial Implications

• Budget will need to be allocated through the NGOs/CS Unit to support meetings and other operations of the GENGOF.
• Budget allocation required for Regional Offices support to CSO regional networks.
• Minimal resources needed for capacity-building activities of NGOs/CS Unit.
• External resources will need to be solicited for the CSO Trust Fund.
• Increased core budget is required for the NGOs/CS Unit.