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UNEP: Global Environmental Leadership

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) was established in 1972 at the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden to act as the environmental conscience of the UN system. UNEP is governed by the UNEP Governing Council which reports to the UN General Assembly and is composed of 58 member states elected for four-year terms to provide equitable regional representation. UNEP's mandate is guided by various UN resolutions and agreements and its priorities are environmental assessment, developing policy tools, coordinating environmental conventions, technology transfer, and supporting Africa.

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UNEP: Global Environmental Leadership

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) was established in 1972 at the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden to act as the environmental conscience of the UN system. UNEP is governed by the UNEP Governing Council which reports to the UN General Assembly and is composed of 58 member states elected for four-year terms to provide equitable regional representation. UNEP's mandate is guided by various UN resolutions and agreements and its priorities are environmental assessment, developing policy tools, coordinating environmental conventions, technology transfer, and supporting Africa.

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UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM (UNEP) Mission Statement To provide leadership and encourage partnership 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. History In the year of 1972, the UN Conference on the Human Environment took place in Stockholm, Sweden. During this conference the creation of an organism that acted as the environmental conscience of the United Nation system was proposed as a result of the wide concern on environmental matters. The international community broadly embraced this initiative. As a result, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2997 on 15 December 1972, which stated the creation of the UNEP Governing Council. Since then, the UNEP Governing Council reports to the UN General Assembly through the Economic and Social council. The UNEP Governing Council is the entity that concentrates on environmental issues not only at the regional level but at the global level. It directs the development of international consensus on environmental policies and brings to light emerging issues that need special attention and action from the international community. The mandate and objectives of UNEP emanate from: UN General Assembly resolution 2997 (XXVII) of 15 December 1972; Agenda 21, adopted at the UN Conference on Environment and Development (the Earth Summit) in 1992; The Nairobi Declaration on the Role and Mandate of UNEP, adopted by the UNEP Governing Council in 1997; The Malmo Ministerial Declaration and the UN Millennium Declaration, adopted in 2000; and Recommendations related to international environmental governance approved by the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development and the 2005 World Summit This Governing Councils composed by 58 nations which are elected by the General Assembly for four-year terms, pursuing and equitable regional representation. There are 16 seats for African States, 13 seats for Asian states, 10 seats for American and Caribbean States, 6 seats for Eastern European States, and 13 seats for Western European and other States. It also has a subsidiary organ, the Committee of Permanent Representatives. Its function, in a wideranging view, is to monitor budgetary and programmed matters. The UNEP Governing Council has five priority areas: 1. Environmental assessment and early warning. 2. Development of policy instruments. 3. Enhanced coordination with environmental conventions.

4. Technology transfer. 5. Support to Africa. UNEP is the voice for the environment in the UN system. It is an advocate, educator, catalyst and facilitator, promoting the wise use of the planets natural assets for sustainable development. The organization works with many partners, including UN entities, international organizations, national governments, nongovernmental organizations, business, industry, the media and civil society.

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