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

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THE WORK

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

  • 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.