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Globalization and International Environmental Governance Tops African Civil Society Consultations Ahead of UNEP Governing Council
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Nature-Based Enterprises Can Help Rural Poor Adapt to Environmental Threats
New CMS Agreement to Conserve Small Whales, Dolphins and Manatees in Western Africa and Macaronesia
Ecosystem Renovation - Bring Them On Back

ROA News
Linking Africa to Copenhagen:
African ministers map the way to a comprehensive strategy for a climate change regime beyond 2012.
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Paint for the Planet
An exhibit and auction of children's art to launch the global United Nations campaign "UNite to Combat Climate Change".

The Billion Tree Campaign:
Plant for the planet

 

MISSION


The mission of the Regional Office for Africa is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples in Africa to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

UNEP in the region: Africa


Comprehensive guide
on UNEP’s activities
in the African region.

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Nairobi River Basin Programme
aims to restore riverine eco-system with clean water and clean environment for people of Nairobi.
PUBLICATIONS

Africa, Atlas of Our Changing Environment


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UNEP in the Regions


AMCEN

AMCEN LogoThe African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) is a permanent forum for African ministers of the environment.



 
IN FOCUS
The African Civil Society Regional Consultative Meeting
November 10-11, 2008
Nairobi, Kenya
 
The African 10 Year Framework Programme (10-YFP) on Sustainable Consumption and Production
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