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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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.

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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.

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North America Office

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