International environmental governance - state of play

The debate around strengthening international environmental governance (IEG) gained new momentum after the 2005 World Summit outcome, which recognised a need for more efficient environmental activities in the UN and called for better integration, coordination, scientific knowledge and policy advice. Read FIELD review of how the discussions on IEG have progressed since, current key debates and possible next steps. By Will Francis, FIELD intern. Updated 3.11.08