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Cleaner production assessment in fish processing
(UNEP, 2000)
A guide to the application of Cleaner Production to the fish processing industry, with a focus on the manufacture of fish fillets, canned fish, fish meal and fish oil at fish processing plants. Its purpose is to raise ...
UNEP 2011 annual report
(UNEP, 2012)
2011 proved a landmark year in which many of the transformational reforms, launched in 2008, really began to bear fruit in terms of a transition to a results-based, more effective and more responsive UNEP. This is a ...
Climate change starters guidebook: an issues guide for education planners and practitioners
(UNEP, 2011)
This guidebook is intended to support educators in developing their understanding of the science of climate change, observed and anticipated impacts, and different possible responses. The guidebook also covers the ...
Enhancing information for renewable energy technology deployment in Brazil, China and South Africa
(UNEP, 2012)
This report documents crucial information to support deployment of renewable energies in three key emerging markets - Brazil, China and South Africa - and provides information for policy-making aimed at supporting renewable ...
Comprehensive options assessment for sustainable development of infrastructure
(UNEP, 2012)
Comprehensive Options Assessment (COA) can play a critical role towards sustainable development by ensuring that societal needs are met by the most appropriate solutions with minimum impact to the environment. Thus ...
Tunza vol. 9.2: soil, the forgotten element
(UNEP, 2011)
UNEP magazine for youth.
Near-term climate protection and clean air benefits: actions for controlling short-lived climate forcers
(UNEP, 2011)
This report addresses the mitigation of short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs) and its key role in air pollution reduction, climate protection and sustainable development. SLCFs are substances in the atmosphere that contribute ...
Khaidarkan mercury: addressing primary mercury mining in Kyrgyzstan
(UNEP, 2009)
This overview document outlines the situation regarding the world’s last known exporting mercury mine at Khaidarkan in southern Kyrgyzstan. For the past two years, significant efforts have been taking place at the international ...
Youthxchange climate change and lifestyles guidebook
(UNEP, 2011)
The YouthXchange guidebook on climate change and lifestyles is the first in a series of thematic guidebooks supporting the YouthXchange Initiative. The thematic guidebooks take into account challenges, opportunities, good ...
Technology transfer perspectives series: technologies for adaptation perspectives and practical experiences
(UNEP, 2011)
This edition of the Technology Transfer Perspectives Series collects ten articles from adaptation experts and practitioners around the globe. The articles discuss the concept of 'technologies for adaptation', divided into ...