About 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative:
- It is an initiative led by the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste, with support from UN-Habitat and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
- It highlights cities demonstrating ambitious and innovative approaches to reducing waste, advancing circular economy solutions, and building more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban systems.
- It aims to:
- Recognize city leadership and innovation
- Promote exchange of good practices and lessons learned
- Inspire other cities to accelerate their transition toward zero waste
- Support implementation of circular economy approaches at the local level
Key Facts about United Nations Environment Programme
- It is the leading global authority on the environment.
- It was founded in 1972 after a UN General Assembly resolution.
- Mandate: It was conceived to monitor the state of the environment and coordinate responses to the world’s greatest environmental challenges.
- Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya.
- Functions
- It develops and supports global environmental treaties, such as the CBD, CITES, and Minamata Convention.
- Hosts secretariats of major environmental conventions and supports the negotiation of new environmental agreements.
- It publishes authoritative research and assessments, including the Global Environment Outlook and Emissions Gap Report.
- It supports developing countries with environmental capacity building, funding, and technical assistance.
