31 May 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the commencement of the Montevideo Programme for the Development and Periodic Review of Environmental Law. This milestone year also marks the 50th anniversary of the Stockholm Declaration, the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Environment Programme, as well as the 30th anniversary of the Rio Summit.
This is an ideal occasion to celebrate the progressive development of environmental rule of law and the achievements of Member States, international organisations and the global community to address environmental challenges through the law in this time. UNEP has been working on the environmental rule of law since UNEPs creation in 1972 and engages with members states and other actors to promote and advance environmental rule of law through its law projects and the Montevideo Programme.
UNEP seeks to raise awareness of the achievements and impact it has had over the last 40 years since the commencement of the Montevideo Programme. Read more about the Montevideo Environmental Law Programme
