The GEF-7 (UrbanShift) project in Argentina is implemented by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MAyDS).

Occupying a vast expanse in the southern portion of South America, Argentina has the second largest economy on the continent, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately $450 billion. The country is endowed with rich natural resources and is a leader in the production of beef and cereals. Argentina is also a popular destination for adventure tourism and has a highly competitive IT sector.  

Argentina’s unique ecological and geographic diversity is reflected in its 18 “eco-regions,” which range from sub-tropical to Antarctic zones, the tallest mountains in the Americas to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Eight of these eco-regions have been classified among the highest priorities for global conservation. Currently, 11.6% of Argentinian national territory is protected.