Environmental Knowledge for Change

GRID-Arendal is an official collaborating centre of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).  Established  in 1989  by the Government of Norway as a Norwegian Foundation, our mission is to communicate environmental information to policy-makers and facilitate environmental decision-making for change.  We are located in Arendal, Southern Norway, with outposted offices in Geneva, Ottawa and Stockholm.

HighlightsFeatured publicationsSelected maps & graphics
Join the CN Net - UNEP’s Climate Neutral Network
Many Strong Voices act on climate change – new action plan, new website
UN urges the world to kick an all-consuming addiction to CO2
The Environment & Poverty Times No. 5
Kick the Habit: A UN Guide to Climate Neutrality
In Dead Water
Dirty coal is here to stay
Greenhouse gas intensity of national economies
Examples of GHG emission amounts generated by different activities or goods
Africa Assessments Balkans Biodiversity Climate Change Environment and Security Indigenous Peoples Mapping Marine Ozone Polar Poverty State of Environment Tourism Urban Waste Water

Press releases

UNEP Executive Director attends Olympic Opening Ceremony to support Greening of the Games
Nairobi, 4 August 2008 – Achim Steiner, the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), will attend the Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony on 8 August as part of UNEP’s contin...
Monday 04 Aug 2008
Rock and Jazz Festivals Tune into Climate Friendly Concerts
Nairobi/Arendal -  Two top Norwegian music festivals are joining the international fight against climate change.
Tuesday 22 Jul 2008
WWF launches new TV channel
8 July 2008 – WWF has launched its own dedicated television channel to bring high quality campaign and conservation videos to a worldwide audience.
Tuesday 08 Jul 2008
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