UNEP’s Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework (ESSF) aims to strengthen the sustainability and accountability of UNEP programmes and projects. It respects human rights and aims to protect people and the environment from potential adverse impacts of project interventions and to ensure that stakeholders actively participate in programmes and projects and have effective channels to voice their concerns. The ESSF sets out UNEP’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental and social standards that are designed to promote human well-being and the protection of the environment. It is UNEP’s aim that these standards are integrated in preparation and implementation of UNEP programmes and projects.