Author : United Nations
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 35,37 MB
Release : 2009-05-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789280729979
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.
Author : United Nations
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 16,27 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9280725459
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.
Author : United Nations University
Publisher :
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 19,90 MB
Release : 2008
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Author : Paul Harrison
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 32,2 MB
Release : 2008-03-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789280728774
This is the fifth in the series of annual reports linked to the UNEP Global Environment Outlook which seeks to bridge the gap between science and policy by reviewing major global and regional environmental issues and policy developments during the year 2006. The UNEP Year Book 2008 highlights the increasing complexity and interconnections of climate change, ecosystem integrity, human well-being, and economic development. It examines the emergence and influence of economic mechanisms and market driven approaches for addressing environmental degradation. It describes recent research findings and policy decisions that affect our awareness of and response to changes in our global environment. In three sections, the UNEP Year Book 2008 focuses on recent environmental events, developments, and scientific findings
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Page : 51 pages
File Size : 50,21 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Environmental impact analysis
ISBN :
Overview of major global and regional environmental issues and development that shaped policy decisions and actions during the course of the year; Emerging challenges--new findings presenting scientific progress made in the year that may assist society in recognizing and better understanding emerging environmental issues and help decision makers in designing adequate responses; GEO indicators highlighting some of the key global and regional environmental issues and trends that have been identified in GEO reports.
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Page : pages
File Size : 17,52 MB
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Author : C. Nellemann
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,75 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788277010830
This rapid response assessment delineates case studies that have successfully implemented ecological restoration projects that range in scope from agriculture to health and waste water management. The report chronicles these projects from inception to design to application. It ultimately proposes future directions for modelling and support while continuing the efforts of the UNEP "To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations".
Author : United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,18 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Environmental policy
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Author : United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 26,90 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789280728712
This stunning 400-page Atlas is a unique and powerful publication which brings to light stories of environmental change at more than 100 locations spread across every country in Africa. There are more than 300 satellite images, 300 ground photographs and 150 maps, along with informative graphs and charts that give a vivid visual portrayal of Africa and its changing environment that provide scientific evidence of the impact that natural and human activities have had on the continent's environment over the past several decades. The observations and measurements of environmental change help gauge the extent of progress made by African countries towards reaching the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals. More importantly, this book contributes to the knowledge and understanding that are essential for adaptation and remediation, and should be of immense value to all those who want to know more about Africa and who care about the future of this continent.
Author : Department of Economic & Social Affairs
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 25,86 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789211045871
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.
