United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on environmental matters, established in 1972 to coordinate the UN's environmental activities and assist countries in implementing environmentally sound policies. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP's mission is 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.