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    • 10 years after Rio: the UNEP assessment - executive summary 

      United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2002)
      This report documents industry's progress unfinished business and future challenge in implementing agenda 21.
    • 2003 Green Korea: Towards the Harmonization of Humans and Nature 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2003)
      The Republic of Korea will develop and implement various environmental policies to realize environmental soundness, economic efficiency and social balance. Major Environmental Policies and Activities post 2002 FIFA World Cup
    • 2007 ECOREA: Environmental Review 2007 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2007)
      The environment has become a key issue in the 21st century. Our ability to achieve 'Environmental Sustainability', a state in which environmental conservation, economic growth and social cohesion are balanced, will determine ...
    • 2008 ECOREA: Environmental Review 2008 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2008)
      During nearly 14 months since its inauguration, the new government of Korea has implemented a number of policy initiatives. In my view, the most remarkable one among them is the new national vision for “Low Carbon, Green ...
    • 2009 ECOREA: Environmental Review 2009 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2009)
      This special edition of ECOREA 2009 introduces the country’s main goals and ten policy priorities for a new national vision of Green Korea, which pursues the harmony of the environment, economy and society. ECOREA 2009 ...
    • 2011 ECOREA;Environmental Review 2011 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2011)
      Under the national vision of Low Carbon, Green Growth,Korea has set an ambitious GHG reduction target of 30% below BAU level by 2020. Since the industrial revolution, people have pursued a lifestyle of convenience and ...
    • 2013 ECOREA;Environmental Review 2013 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2013)
      Over the last half a century, Korea has transformed itself from an agricultural country to a highly industrialized country. During the process, various environmental challenges have emerged. The Environment Administration ...
    • 2015 highlights from Achim Steiner: UNEP Executive Director - UNEP 2015 Annual Report 

      United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2016)
      The year 2015 will be remembered as a turning point for the environmental agenda. The international community set pivotal tracks for sustainability by adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement ...
    • 21 Issues for the 21st century: results of the UNEP foresight process on emerging environmental issues 

      United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2012)
      The UNEP foresight report contains a description of the 21 emerging environmental issues identified through the UNEP Foresight Process. The process resulted in a list of 21 emerging environmental issues tagged 21 Issues ...
    • 34 Projects at A Glance: Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2017)
      The overall objective of SWITCH Africa Green is to support 6 countries in Africa to achieve sustainable development by engaging in transition towards an inclusive green economy.
    • 4 Projects at a Glance: Burkina Faso - Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme 

      United Nations Environment Programme; United Nations Development Programme; United Nations Office for Project Services (2017)
      Projects in Burkina Faso include: Groupe De Recherche Et D’analyse Appliquées Pour Le Développement, Valorisation Des Déchets De La Filière Anacarde Comme Une Source D’énergie Renouvelable Pour Les Pmes Au Burkina Faso ...
    • 6 Projects at a Glance: Uganda - Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2017)
      Projects from Uganda include Upscaling Generation, Commercialization and Utilization of Biomass Waste-based Green Energy Sources in Uganda, Demand-side Management of Water Use in Micro, Small, Medium-sized Enterprises in ...
    • A common approach for developing SDG integrated indicators 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2015)
    • A guide to Afghanistan's 2007 environmental law 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2008)
      The purpose of this brochure is to give the Afghan people, and other interested persons, a basic overview as to why and how the Law was developed, and the implications of the Law for the ordinary person and the government. ...
    • A New Eye in the Sky: Eco-drones: UNEP Global eEnvironmental Alert Service (GEAS) - May 2013 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2013)
      UNEP Global Environmental Alert Service (GEAS) is a mechanism for identifying, selecting and communicating early warning information on emerging issues to decision makers on a regular basis across UNEPs focus areas. The ...
    • A Review of the Environmental Protection Agency 

      Environmental Protection Agency Review Group, Ireland (Environmental Protection Agency Review Group, Ireland, 2011)
      In reviewing the submissions it received, numerous papers presented to it by the EPA and other parties, and further input received during meetings with key stakeholders, it quickly became apparent to the Review Group that ...
    • A survey of methods for analysing groundwater Recharge in arid and semi-arid region 

      United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2002)
      This publication is a compilation of methods that have been used for analysing groundwater recharge in arid and semi-arid regions around the world. Some of these are direct methods, such as the soil moisture budget by ...
    • A training manual on integrated environmental assessment and reporting 

      United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2007)
      The purpose of the GEO Resource Book is to help build capacity for forward-looking integrated environmental assessment (IEA) and reporting at the sub-global level.
    • A trip with drip the water drop 

      United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2005)
      A learning-by-doing workbook on water for children, 'A Trip with the Drip - The Water Drop, is a colourful workbook and CD contain basic facts, and other interesting information.