Science is fundamental to tackling environmental challenges and empowering governments in evidence-based decision-making is at the heart of UNEP’s work.
With its dedicated team of scientists and experts, UNEP is the only Member State-led organization with the mandate and capacity to assess the global environment's status and provide decision-makers with guidance on addressing the triple planetary crisis.
UNEP’s publications and knowledge-sharing platforms help bridge the gap between science and policy and transform humanity’s relationship with the environment.
UNEP has been instrumental in creating several science-policy platforms that bring together scientists, governments, industrial and international organizations, and civil society:
