
Protecting the world environment is a critical foundation of sustainable development. Two-thirds of the earth is beyond the territorial sovereignty of UN member states; it is truly the ‘global commons. The ocean of the world’s atmosphere is equally borderless; and its pollution, warming and disintegration are transnational threats. The international community must govern the global commons. To avoid devastating exploitation of our common, indispensable global environment, the protection and preservation of the global commons must be placed under the governance of the UN. Accordingly, OPAD advocates for the establishment of a World Environment Organization (WEO). In order for environmental and social issues to be adequately addressed in the international legal order, they will have to be given equitable legal and institutional authority.
Environmental factors

Promote and Develop Sustainable and Ethical Waste Management Globally
OPAD strives to promote resource efficiency through sustainable production and consumption through support to developing and emerging economies, Innovation of waste management through education and training, encouraging appropriate and best available technologies and practices and proficiency through its programme on professional qualifications.

