United Nations Environment Programme

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  • CategoryFunds and Programmes

  • HQ locationNairobi

  • Date established1972

  • Resolution2997 (XXVII) (1972)

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The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) was established by GA res. 2997 (XXVII) (1972) following the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. It aims to provide leadership and encourage partnerships in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and people to improve their quality of life, without compromising that of future generations.