The United Nations Environmental Programme: An Assessment Author Gray M.A. Journal/Series Environmental Law | Vol. 20, no 2; 291 - 319; 29 p. Date 1990 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-044361) Publisher | Place of publication Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College | Portland, OR, USA Language English Field of application International Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institutional profiles Institution Abstract The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) is our best hope for averting a global environmental catastrophe. This article assesses UNEP's achievements and failings and explores possibilities for philosophical and institutional reform