About UNEP

 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), organization established in 1972 to guide and coordinate environmental activities within the United Nations system. UNEP promotes international cooperation on environmental issues, provides guidance to UN organizations, and, through its scientific advisory groups, encourages the international scientific community to participate in formulating policy for many of the UN’s environmental projects. It also has encouraged participation by the private sector to promote the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources.For more information, go to  http://www.unep.org/