In the Asia Pacific, UN Environment works at the regional, sub-regional, and federal levels. There are five sub-regions: South Asia, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and South Pacific.
Work is concentrated on the six cross-cutting thematic priorities of UN Environment:
Climate Change
Asia-Pacific is among the most vulnerable regions to climate change, and impacts are projected to become more intense in the future. It accounts for almost half of global greenhouse gas emissions. UN Environment helps nations face the challenge of adjusting to a dynamic climate at the same time as handling greenhouse gas emissions.
In the Asia Pacific, UN Environment focuses on:
- Improving understanding and sharing knowledge on science, policies and best practices
- Assessing technology needs and facilitating technology transfer for adaptation and mitigation
- Integrating climate change into national and sectoral systems and strategies
- Facilitating willingness for and access