Science Policy

This foundational sub-program provides authoritative science, promotes the use of science for transformative action, and fosters an inclusive science-policy interface by providing expertise support. With its significant contributions to international scientific committees, UNEP remains an authoritative voice in the global scientific community, collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing scientific data. The UNEP's policy-relevant assessments include the flagship Global Environment Outlook reports, the Emissions Gap and Adaptation Gap reports, the Frontiers reports, the World Water Quality assessment report, and the Global Resources Outlook, Global Waste Management Outlook, and Global Chemicals Outlook reports. As a result, the policy plays an important role in providing timely data analysis and early warnings to policymakers and decision-makers, as well as digitizing scientific knowledge for more precise and accessible interfaces.