WHAT IS UNEP?
UNEP is the leading environmental authority in the United Nations system. UNEP uses its
expertise to strengthen environmental standards and practices while helping implement
environmental obligations at the country, regional and global levels.
MISSION: To provide global 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.
FACTS:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and UN UNDER-SECRETARY GENERAL: Achim Steiner
HEADQUARTERS: Nairobi, Kenya
CREATED in 1972 by a UN General Assembly Resolution
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