UNEP
UNEP is the United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
Mission:
To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/climate-change/what-we-do/climate-adaptation
Address:
Kenya
UNEP Contributed To...
Why glaciers matter – and the new push to protect them
Read this UNEP article on why glaciers matter and why we should protect them!
Glaciers in the spotlight: Channelling the voice of the fading Shkhara glacier
As part of the "Glaciers in the spotlight" series, read Mariam Devidze's story about the Shkhara glacier in the Caucasus mountain region.
Melting Heritage: Adapting to a changing snow and ice cover in the South Caucasus
Learn about how the South Caucasus are adapting to changing snow and ice cover, and read the recommendations for building resilience to a melting cryosphere!