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United Nations Environment Programme
Recommendation 60:
Monitor the activities of local businesses and governments to hold them accountable for their actions (or inaction).
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Recommendation 43:
Monitor progress towards implementation of government directives to ensure accountability.
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Recommendation 3:
Monitor and report on supply chain metrics, including suppliers and disposal partners.
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Recommendation 10:
Mandate waste sorting in offices and business operations to alleviate the burden on municipal solid waste management.
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Recommendation 6:
Countries should also continue to discuss the broader issue of loss and damage in a transparent way that will address the concerns of all affected countries. This could occur within the framework of the existing Warsaw Mechanism, or a new platform could be developed (most likely within the UNFCCC). Additional stakeholders—such as the UN human rights agencies and expert bodies—could be included in this dialogue.
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Recommendation 12:
Local governments should undertake measures to reduce GHG emissions within their jurisdiction and pursue adaptation objectives in a manner that is mindful of human rights. As with national governments, local governments should ensure that adaptation responses are non-discriminatory, consider integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction programs, and pursue adaptation measures with environmental and social co-benefits, such as ecosystem-based adaptation.
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Recommendation 68:
Let local officials know if you see symptoms of poor waste management or environmental injustice in your communities.
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Recommendation 58:
Learn about your local waste management system and engage in activities to help alleviate the burdens on these, such as sorting waste at the source.
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Recommendation 7:
Join trade alliances to stay up-to-date on best practices in the business community.
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Recommendation 49:
Join forces with other non-governmental organizations to pursue larger campaigns.
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