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DUE-DUP
Directory 2007
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 Organisation Reference

Name

UNEP

Full Name

United Nations Environment Programme

Country

International

Type of Organization

International Conventions

Address
United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Avenue, Gigiri
PO Box 30552, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel:(254-20) 621234
Fax:(254-20) 624489/90
Web: http://www.unep.org/
Email: eisinfo@unep.org

Contact Point
Ron Witt
Tel:254 20 624 299
Fax:254 20 624 269
Web: http://www.unep.org/
Email: Ron.Witt@grid.unep.ch

Organization Description

UNEP, established in 1972, is the voice for the environment within the United Nations system. UNEP acts as a catalyst, advocate, educator and facilitator to promote the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment. To accomplish this, UNEP works with a wide range of partners, including United Nations entities, international organizations, national governments, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and civil society.

UNEP work encompasses:

  • Assessing global, regional and national environmental conditions and trends
  • Developing international and national environmental instruments
  • Strengthening institutions for the wise management of the environment
  • Facilitating the transfer of knowledge and technology for sustainable development
  • Encouraging new partnerships and mind-sets within civil society and the private sector.

UNEP's global and cross-sectoral outlook is reflected in its organizational structure, its activities and is personnel. Being based in Africa gives UNEP a clear advantage in understanding the environmental issues facing the world's developing countries.


Number of Projects

1

Projects

GlobCover - Global Land Cover Service