United Nations Enviorment Programme

(UNEPI)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the UN system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

6th Grade

Description

Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the UN system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

Background papers

Background Paper I Background Paper II

Contact Committee

enrique.garcia.r.student@cadurango.mx

Chairs

UNEP

Moderator:

Sara Quinteros

Director:

Enrique Garcia

About

Topics

Topic A:

Should the world stop using fossil fuels and switch completely to renewable energy?

Topic B:

Should governments make stricter laws to protect forests and endangered animals?