- building needs encompass a broad range of issues, from which each country might identify elements suitable to its needs in achieving environmental objectives of sustainable development. The multilateral system should assist national Governments to develop practical arrangements, taking into account national and, where applicable, GEF - UNDP self assessments geared towards transforming the needs of each country into a set of strategic priorities and the means to respond to them. Close c ooperation between UNEP, UNDP, GEF and the secretariats of multilateral environmental agreements is important in effectively meeting this challenge. 11. The plan will assist in developing the UNEP response to national-level needs for capacity - building on issues of relevance to its mandate. UNEP activities should complement measures implemented by GEF. There will be coordination with UNDP capacity - building activities, as outlined in Capacity 2015, the new capacity development initiative launched by UNDP. Collaboration on sectoral issues with relevant specialized agencies in the United Nations system, and also with civil society organizations, knowledge - based institutions and the private sector, should also be enhanced National level 10. Given the specific circumstances of the different countries concerned, each country should be encouraged to identify its own needs in capa city - building and technology support in order to meet its environmental priorities. As identified in chapter 34 of Agenda 21, entitled “Transfer of environmentally sound technology, cooperation and capacity - building”, environmentally sound technologies and corresponding capacity - building needs encompass a broad range of issues, from which each country might identify elements suitable to its needs in achieving environmental objectives of sustainable development. The multilateral system should assist national Governments to develop practical arrangements, taking into account national and, where applicable, GEF - UNDP self assessments geared towards transforming the needs of each country into a set of strategic priorities and the means to respond to them. Close cooperation between UNEP, UNDP, GEF and the secretariats of multilateral environmental agreements is important in effectively meeting this challenge. 11. The plan will assist in developing the UNEP response to national level needs for capacity-building on issues of relevance to its mandate. UNEP activities should complement measures implemented by GEF. There will be coordination with UNDP capacity- Environmentally sound technologies and corresponding capacity.building activities, as outlined in Capacity 2015, the new capacity development initiative launched by UNDP. Collaboration on sectoral issues with relevant specialized agencies in the United Nations system, and also with civil society organizations, knowledge - based institutions and the private sector, should also be enhanced . |