United Nations Environment Programme’s North America Office

The UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) North America Office was established in Washington, D.C. in 2000. The mission is to support UNEP’s work around the world by fostering cooperation and building partnerships between North American stakeholders and the broader international community to address pressing environmental issues. 

Through collaboration with the U.S. and Canadian governments, civil society, the private sector, and academic and scientific communities, the North America Office seeks to promote the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda in a way that protects and restores the quality of the natural environment, improves the livelihoods of people, and broadens the prospects for future generations.They work to: 

• Inform and engage national and subnational governments in their work in the region; 
• Develop new strategic partnerships and advance technological, intellectual, and financial resources; 
• Work with the private sector to increase participation by North American institutions in UNEP’s industry-specific initiatives and programs; 
• Encourage North American-based civil society to take an active role in UNEP’s policy processes and overall activities;
• Convene dialogues between diverse stakeholders to generate progress on regional agendas; and,
• Inspire individuals to take action on key environmental challenges through public outreach campaigns and initiatives.