UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals that were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015 provide a framework for taking action on sustainable development worldwide.
The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. It was adopted by 196 Parties at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France, on 12 December 2015. It entered into force on 4 November 2016.
Signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the Convention on Biological Diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development.
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
IPBES is an independent body established in 2012 to enhance the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services. With nearly 150 member States, IPBES works to conserve biodiversity, promote sustainable development, and improve human well-being. Supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), IPBES engages a wide range of stakeholders, including NGOs, scientific experts, and the private sector. Its work focuses on assessments, policy support, capacity building, and outreach to ensure the sustainable use of biodiversity and the success of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The United Nations Environment Programme 
UNEP is the leading global authority on the environment, dedicated to inspiring and enabling nations to improve quality of life sustainably. For over 50 years, UNEP has collaborated with governments, civil society, and the private sector to tackle critical environmental challenges, from ozone layer restoration to promoting a green economy. UNEP addresses the root causes of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, helping countries transition to low-carbon economies and strengthen environmental governance. Through science, advocacy, and support for its 193 Member States, UNEP aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and foster harmony with nature.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature
IUCN is a global membership union of government and civil society organizations, dedicated to advancing sustainable development and conserving nature. Established in 1948, IUCN is the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, with over 1,400 member organizations and 17,000 experts. This extensive network makes IUCN the leading authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to protect it. IUCN’s work is guided by its member organizations and informed by its commissions of global experts, with direction set every four years at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
The framework was adopted during the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 15) following a four year consultation and negotiation process. This historic Framework, which supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and builds on the Convention’s previous Strategic Plans, sets out an ambitious pathway to reach the global vision of a world living in harmony with nature by 2050. Among the Framework’s key elements are 4 goals for 2050 and 23 targets for 2030.
Perth & Kinross Climate Action
In June 2019 Perth & Kinross Council committed to lead by example in accelerating the transformational change required to address the climate emergency. PKC Climate Action website provides advice and information on sustainable choices available in the area; such as this interactive map to help you find community groups who are focussing on protecting our natural environment.
Forum for Scotland’s voluntary environment community, with over 40 member bodies representing a broad spectrum of environmental interests with the common goal of contributing to a more environmentally sustainable society.