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Global Environment Outlook - GEO-6: Healthy Planet, Healthy People

Author : UN Environment

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 744 pages

File Size : 34,51 MB

Release : 2019-06-06

Category : Science

ISBN : 1108707661

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Published to coincide with the Fourth United Nations Environmental Assembly, UN Environment's sixth Global Environment Outlook calls on decision makers to take bold and urgent action to address pressing environmental issues in order to protect the planet and human health. By bringing together hundreds of scientists, peer reviewers and collaborating institutions and partners, the GEO reports build on sound scientific knowledge to provide governments, local authorities, businesses and individual citizens with the information needed to guide societies to a truly sustainable world by 2050. GEO-6 outlines the current state of the environment, illustrates possible future environmental trends and analyses the effectiveness of policies. This flagship report shows how governments can put us on the path to a truly sustainable future - emphasising that urgent and inclusive action is needed to achieve a healthy planet with healthy people. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.



UNEP

Author : Stanley Johnson

Publisher :

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 20,42 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Political Science

ISBN :

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To mark its 40th anniversary, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has sponsored a new book detailing the history of the Nairobi-based organisation over the last four decades. Written by award-winning conservationist Stanley P Johnson, the book charts the evolution of UNEP from its inception at the landmark Stockholm conference of 1972 to its position today at the heart of the global environmental movement. Entitled: "The First 40 Years; A Narrative", the book - which is not an official UN history but the view of its world-acclaimed author - explains in depth UNEP's role at the forefront of efforts to protect the environment and is stuffed with interesting facts and figures.



Global Resources Outlook 2019

Author : United Nations

Publisher :

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 24,51 MB

Release : 2020-09-17

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 9789211587418

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Through a combination of resource efficiency, climate mitigation, carbon removal, and biodiversity protection policies, this report finds that it is feasible and possible to grow economies, increase well-being and remain within planetary boundaries. The analysis and modelling presented in this report are a first attempt to understand the impacts of our growing resource use, and to develop coherent scenario projections for resource efficiency and sustainable production and consumption that decouple economic growth from environmental degradation.



One Planet, Many People

Author : Ashbindu Singh

Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint

Page : 348 pages

File Size : 46,74 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Science

ISBN : 9280725718

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Launched to mark World Environment Day 2005, and produced by the UNEP in collaboration with organisations such as the US Geological Survey and NASA, this publication uses text, illustrations, satellite images and ground photographs to depict and analyse humanity's impact on our environment. Issues discussed include: population growth and urbanisation, natural resources consumption, land use intensification, biodiversity and habitat loss; environmental impacts and trends including global warming, air and water pollution, and the impacts on oceans and coastal zones, forests and tundra; changes that result from geo-hazards such as earthquakes and tsunamis, climate hazards such as floods and droughts, and industrial hazards such as nuclear accidents and oil spills; and suggestions for mitigating the effects of global environmental change.



Unep Annual Report 2008

Author : United Nations

Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint

Page : 106 pages

File Size : 47,45 MB

Release : 2009-05-31

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9789280729979

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This summary of UNEP's activities in 2008 provides an overview of the organization's contribution to the fight against climate change in a year in which unequivocal evidence established that global warming is the defining challenge of our era. The report also looks at the broad range of other activities carried out by UNEP as it follows its mandate to provide environmental leadership and promote sustainable development.



World Cities Report 2020

Author : United Nations

Publisher :

Page : 416 pages

File Size : 35,52 MB

Release : 2020-11-30

Category :

ISBN : 9789211328721

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In a rapidly urbanizing and globalized world, cities have been the epicentres of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The virus has spread to virtually all parts of the world; first, among globally connected cities, then through community transmission and from the city to the countryside. This report shows that the intrinsic value of sustainable urbanization can and should be harnessed for the wellbeing of all. It provides evidence and policy analysis of the value of urbanization from an economic, social and environmental perspective. It also explores the role of innovation and technology, local governments, targeted investments and the effective implementation of the New Urban Agenda in fostering the value of sustainable urbanization.



Our Common Future

Author :

Publisher :

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 49,42 MB

Release : 1990

Category : Australia

ISBN : 9780195531916

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The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2017

Author : United Nations Publications

Publisher :

Page : 60 pages

File Size : 10,69 MB

Release : 2018-01-15

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9789211013689

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The aim of this report is to present an overview of the 17 Goals using data currently available to highlight the most significant gaps and challenges.



UNEP Annual Report

Author : United Nations

Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint

Page : 80 pages

File Size : 18,43 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 9280725459

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Book Description

This report details the goals and activities of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote global sustainable development and environmental issues during 2004, as well as providing information on the organisation's funding, structure, personnel and offices around the world. Topics covered include: the response to the Asian tsunami emergency; women, health and the environment; sustainable business and industry; international environmental governance; combating climate change; freshwater and sanitation; sustainable land use; and conserving biodiversity.



Achieving Sustainable Development and Promoting Development Cooperation

Author : Department of Economic & Social Affairs

Publisher : United Nations Publications

Page : 295 pages

File Size : 25,42 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9789211045871

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This book presents an overview of the key debates that took place during the Economic and Social Council meetings at the 2007 High-level Segment, at which ECOSOC organized its first biennial Development Cooperation Forum. The discussions also revolved around the theme of the second Annual Ministerial Review, "Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to sustainable development."--P. 4 of cover.