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Global outlook for ice and snow
(UNEP, 2007)
This publication provides an up-to-date, concise review of the state of the environment and the trends in ice and snow-covered regions (cryosphere) of the world. It features case studies, illustrations, graphics and maps ...
Manual on compliance with and enforcement of multilateral environmental agreements
(UNEP, 2006)
This Manual expands upon UNEP Guidelines on Compliance with and Enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), adopted in 2002. The Manual explains various tools for negotiating, implementing, and enforcing ...
Judges and Environmental Law: a Handbook for the Sri Lankan Judiciary
(Environmental Foundation Limited, 2009)
This book looks at the role the law plays and could potentially play in preserving and protecting our natural environment. It brings together in a single volume, six important essays on legal approaches to environmental ...
Labour and the environment: a natural synergy
(UNEP, 2007)
This publication addresses the synergy between labour and the environment, linking the work of UNEP to the role workers can play in the implementation of environmentally sustainable development strategies. The publication ...
Integrated assessment of trade liberalization in the rice sector: a country case study on the Indonesian rice sector
(UNEP, 2005)
This study is an integrated assessment of the economic, social and environmental impacts of the WTO, AoA and other trade-related policies on the rice sector, and it makes use of a variety of methodologies, including and ...
Environmental reporting for African journalists: a handbook of key environmental issues and concepts
(UNEP, 2006)
The dynamic nature of environmental information calls for concerted, consistent and informed environmental reporting. This handbook amplifies the call and presents journalists with the tools of delivering such reporting. ...
Integrated assessment of the impact of trade liberalization: a country study on the Colombian rice sector
(UNEP, 2005)
This study illustrates the application of techniques for Integrated Assessment (IA) of trade and trade-related policies based on empirical evidence. It provides a basis for formulating appropriate measures to ensure the ...
Towards Sustainable Production and use of Resources: Assessing Biofuels - Summary
(2009)
This report was produced by the Working Group on biofuels of the International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management. It provides an overview of the key problems and perspectives toward sustainable production and use ...
The UNEP Year Book 2008
(2008)
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 ...
Raising Awareness of Climate Change: A Handbook for Government Focal Points
(2006)
UNEP has prepared this 'handbook for government focal points' by drawing on a recent series of UN-sponsored workshops and its own experience in supporting outreach activities. The handbook gathers together a range of ...