United Nations Environment Programme
| Description |
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
UNEP aims to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. |
| Related Person |
Achim Steiner, Executive Director |
| Contact | United Nations Avenue, Gigiri
PO Box 30552 Nairobi 00100 Kenya Phone: (254-20) 7621234 Fax: (254-20) 7624489/90 |
| unepinfo@unep.org | |
| Website | http://unep.org/ (link opens in a new window) |
Focus: Development, Environment, Globalization, Kenya, Africa, Global
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