GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Nairobi. Nairobi is the headquarter of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for coordinating responses to environmental issues within the United Nations system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The complex of buildings is located next to the Karura Forest in the Gigiri district of Nairobi, along United Nations Avenue. It stands across the street from the US Embassy in Kenya. The UN complex contains a ‘green’ building, a completely energy and carbon-neutral building, housing UNEP and UN-Habitat offices.

Detailed explanation-3: -UNEP was established in 1972 with the mission “to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations”.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1996, the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) was established, becoming one of four major UN office sites and the UN’s headquarters in Africa. The 1970s saw further expansion of the United Nations presence in Kenya when the country become host to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).