PNUMA

PNUMA, or Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente, is the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Spanish. It is the UN's lead entity for environmental protection and sustainable development, coordinating international environmental activities and assisting countries in implementing environmentally sound policies.

Established in 1972 following the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, PNUMA was created by the UN General Assembly. The program is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and operates a network of regional offices and national partners. Its mandate covers climate change, biodiversity, pollution, chemicals and waste, sustainable development, and disaster risk reduction, among other environmental priorities.

Functionally, PNUMA conducts scientific assessments, develops environmental policies and frameworks, provides technical assistance and capacity building, and supports implementation by governments, civil society, and the private sector. It also convenes international negotiations, coordinates environmental data collection, and publishes global reports such as the Global Environment Outlook series and other policy tools and guidance.

Governance is provided within the United Nations system; PNUMA seeks to align UN environment-related activities across agencies and to mobilize resources from member states, intergovernmental organizations, and partners. The organization collaborates with countries to meet international environmental commitments and to promote sustainable development in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Note: In Spanish-language contexts, the acronym PNUMA is commonly used to refer to UNEP.