1. Secretariat: UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea

UNEP National Committee is multi-stakeholder support organizations set up under practices and norms existing in different countries on the operation of NGOs. National Committee is channel for communication with the public in their country but not official UNEP representatives. There are great variations in their core activities from one country to another. It is established in order to increase public awareness of the mandate and functions of UNEP; promote public support for its work; mobilize public support for the provision of adequate resources for the solution of environmental problems; and provide an additional forum for participating members to share information and experiences in the context of UNEP’s programme and the work of the United Nations.

2. UNEP National Committee’s Youth Commitments

Current Activities

1) Environmental Education Programme for Children

Environmental education programme for children twice a year. Since 2000, over 9000 children have been participated in this programme. Programmes are vary under the circumstances of local environment.

2) Tunza Korean International Children’s Conference Committee

Tunza Korean International Children’s Conference Committee has been organized since 2004. The objective is preparation for Korean children to get accustomed to global environmental issues and participated in UNEP’s children programmes including ‘Tunza International Children’s Conference.’

3) UNEP ANGEL: University Students Voluntary Group

Under the general constituent members of UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea, Korean youth groups, especially university students named ‘UNEP ANGEL’, are actively engaged in environmental campaigns and green campus initiatives in Korea.

4) Tunza Magazine in Korean

A timely and regular supply of publication on UNEP’s youth magazine, ‘Tunza’, has been translated in Korean and disseminated through members and other educational groups.

5) Children’s Painting and Essay Competition

In line with UNEP’s children events such as ‘International Children’s Painting Competition on the Environment’, UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea has held painting competitions and essay competition for children as well.

6) Environmental Campaigns

To promote awareness and global actions by young people, UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea has organized environmental campaigns on topical issues such as ozone depletion, energy efficiency or seas and oceans pollution.

7) Internship Programme

UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea has facilitated internship programme for young people to gain experience, such as assisting environmental education programmes or translating English materials into Korean.

3. Contact Information

Contact Person:
JEON, Hyun Jin, Team Manager of Youth and Children (E-mail: jeon@unep.or.kr)
WON, Mi Kyeong, Team of Youth and Children (E-mail: mkwon@unep.or.kr)
Address: #506 Suwoon-Hall, 88 kyungwoon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-775, Korea
Phone: +82-2-720-1011
Fax: +82-2-738-8714
Website: http://www.unep.or.kr