Individuals may seek to nominate others (or themselves) directly via the UNEP website at. Government to provide financial support for participation. Government to GEO-5 does not imply a commitment by the U.S. Candidates should agree in advance to fulfill the role for which they are nominated, should they be selected to do so by GEO. UNEP will select nominees by matching their expertise to specific roles, paying due regard to disciplinary, gender and geographical balance. Nominees are expected to have a thorough understanding in one or more of the following areas: environmental science, environment and development policy, and environmental management or governance. Government nominations, the Department of State’s Office of Environmental Policy within the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs will coordinate the recommendation of experts to serve on this body. Individuals can be nominated directly to UNEP or through the U.S. The Fifth Global Environment Outlook is a UNEP report that seeks to provide a comprehensive and scientifically credible global environmental assessment to support decision-making processes. The Department of State has submitted for publication in the Federal Register a notification to members of the public of the opportunity to nominate experts to participate in the United Nations Environmental Programme’s (UNEP) Fifth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-5). Western Hemisphere (Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada).Near East (northern Africa, Middle East).Counterterrorism & Countering Violent Extremism.Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights.Arms Control and International Security.Alphabetical List of Bureaus and Offices.