Introducing this report, UNEP Executive Director Klaus Toepfer argued that reversing global environmental declines demands the full and effective participation of all sectors of society. Natural Allies provides a clear picture of how civil society can and does work with UNEP, both benefiting from and strengthening UNEP’s programme of work. This featured publication deals with civil society participation in governance at UNEP, the implementation of UNEP’s Programme of Work and financial resources available to civil society. In English, French and Spanish