UN Environment Programme

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United Nations Environment Programme is a non-profit organization that acts as a catalyst, advocate, educator, and facilitator to promote the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment. United Nations Environment Programme is the voice for the environment within the [United Nations](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/united-nations) system. Its mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and people to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. The organization assesses global, regional, and national environmental conditions and trends; develops international agreements and national environmental instruments; strengthens institutions for the wise management of the environment; integrates economic development and environmental protection; facilitates the transfer of knowledge and technology for sustainable development; and encourages new partnerships and mind-sets within the civil society and private sector. United Nations Environment Programme was founded on June 5, 1972 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.