UNEP

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority within the United Nations system. Established in 1972 following the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, UNEP coordinates environmental activities across the UN and serves as the principal body for environmental policy-making and advocacy among member states.

UNEP's mandate encompasses a broad range of environmental issues including climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, sustainable resource management, and environmental governance. The organization works to integrate environmental considerations into development policies and practices across all sectors, and provides technical and scientific expertise to support member states in implementing environmental agreements and conventions.

The organization operates through regional offices and maintains partnerships with governments, NGOs, scientific institutions, and the private sector. UNEP administers several major environmental conventions and protocols, including those addressing ozone depletion, hazardous chemicals, and transboundary environmental issues. Its work has been instrumental in shaping global environmental policy frameworks and supporting the transition toward sustainable development.