About UNEP FI

UNEP FI is a partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the private financial sector. It is governed by an elected Steering Committee comprised of representatives signatory institutions and a UNEP representative.

UNEP FI's annual work programme and regional activities are determined in consultation with the Steering Committee.

Until October 2003, UNEP FI consisted of two parallel initiatives - the Financial Institutions Initiative, and the Insurance Industry Initiative. In October 2003, the Initiatives were merged to reflect their close collaboration in the work programme and regional activities.

About UNEP FI and UNEP

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. UNEP has eight divisions through which it carries out its activities, including the Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) based in Paris, France. The Economics and Trade Branch (ETB), based in Geneva, Switzerland, is a branch of DTIE. The Finance Initiative is a unit of the ETB. UNEP FI maintains a Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland.

Related pages

• Steering Committee
• Background
• Our Signatories
• Benefits of Joining