This report aims to provide the Committee of Permanent Representatives to the UN Environment Programme with an update on key developments during the first quarter of 2018. The report covers 1 January to 31 March 2018 and is organized into three sections. ➡ The first section highlights some significant global and regional developments. ➡ The second section provides programmatic updates, including challenges and opportunities. ➡ The third section presents the current financial and human resource situation and highlights developments in other important management areas.