Nearly 200 countries globally have acknowledged the imperative to transition away from fossil fuels at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference. Amid this recognition, the United Nations Environment Programme’s Adaptation Gap report suggests that we are currently falling short in both adapting to the consequences of the climate crisis and curbing emissions.
Functioning as the environmental authority within the U.N. system, UNEP plays a pivotal role in addressing critical issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and chemical and waste pollution.
To address the complex environmental challenges facing humanity, UNEP calls for a global and diverse workforce. “We need to ensure that we have a diverse group of staff who can share their expertise, experience, and perspectives with a variety of stakeholders. The more diverse our staff are, the better work UNEP can do,” said Carlos Barragan, chief of human resources at UNEP.