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North America

UNEP’s North America Office works to spur collective action in the U.S. and Canada to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste; and to advance sustainable development within the region.

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Learn about the groundbreaking GBF newly adopted at COP15 in Montreal

COP15- Global Biodiversity Framework

Discover the 10 winning World Restoration Flagship sites

World Restoration Flagships

Keep up with our Restoration Road Trip across Canada and the United States

#GenerationRestoration
The Challenge

North America, a global leader in innovation, is rich in wilderness, biodiversity and natural beauty.

But the United States and Canada face growing environmental challenges—including climate change, air pollution, marine debris, and unsustainable production and consumption. Read More



THE WORK

UNEP North America works with stakeholders to respond to some of the region's most urgent environmental challenges.

Forests
Restoring Nature and Biodiversity
Food in reusable bag
Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles
air pollution stacks
Preventing Pollution
Wind power energy
Taking Climate Action
plastic bags floating just beneath the surface of the ocean
Tackling Marine Debris
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Building Circularity
  • About This Office
  • Our New York Office

Learn more about who we are and how we work.

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North America Office

UNEP
900 17th Street NW, Suite 506 
Washington, D.C. 20006

UNEP’s New York Office is a devoted bridge builder, specialized in establishing and maintaining critical links with the UN Secretariat, UN organizations and entities headquartered in New York, Permanent Missions to the UN, civil society organizations, academic institutions and others.

Learn more about the New York Office.

Did you know?
Our cities produce 60-80% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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