UNEP

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment, setting the agenda and supporting countries in implementing sustainable development policies.

United Nations Environment Programme

Also Known As / Other Names: PNUMA (Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente — Spanish)

UNEP is the United Nations’ main environmental body, founded to coordinate global environmental efforts, provide policy guidance, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. It plays a critical role in convening governments, scientists, and civil society to develop frameworks and agreements on biodiversity, climate, pollution, and sustainable development. UNEP hosts the secretariats of key multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).

Type	Intergovernmental Organisation
Jurisdiction / Sector Relevance	Global mandate across environment, biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development

Established / Active Since

1972

Maintained By / Organised By

United Nations (Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya)

Official Resources

https://www.unep.org

Relationship to Lemu

UNEP provides much of the international policy context for Nature Intelligence. Frameworks and conventions hosted or supported by UNEP — like CBD and GBF — are key references for Lemu’s indicators and data integration, aligning science-based monitoring with global policy targets.

Example in Practice

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A national government integrates UNEP’s guidance on natural capital accounting into its economic planning.

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A mining company aligns its biodiversity strategy with UNEP-hosted CBD commitments to mitigate ecological impacts.

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A central bank references UNEP’s reports on ecosystem risks to adapt its financial stability assessments.

Updated on Aug 31, 2025

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