Achim Steiner
Administrator, United Nations Development Programme
Achim Steiner has been the Administrator of UNDP since April 2017. He is also the Vice-Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, which unites 40 entities of the UN system that work to support sustainable development.
"A global leader in sustainable development and international cooperation"
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Over nearly three decades, Mr. Steiner has worked tirelessly to champion sustainability, economic growth and equality for the vulnerable, and has been a vocal advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals. Prior to joining UNDP, he was Director of the Oxford Martin School and Professorial Fellow of Balliol College, University of Oxford. Mr. Steiner has served across the United Nations system, looking at global challenges from both a humanitarian and a development perspective. He led the United Nations Environment Program (2006-2016), helping governments invest in clean technologies and renewable energy. He was also Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi. He previously held other notable positions including Director General of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, and Secretary General of the World Commission on Dams.
WHAT he OFFERS YOU
As well as environment and sustainability, Achim's expertise spans the broader field of development, climate change and transitioning to a green economy.
