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UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development
(2016)
The Compendium presents a compilation of laws and regulations from around the world, that have been found innovative and creatively promoting green economy. It highlights the innovative provisions which promote resource ...
Review of Existing Water Quality Guidelines for Freshwater Ecosystems and Application of Water Quality Guidelines on Basin Level to Protect Ecosystems: Technical background document for theme 1: “Water Quality and Ecosystem Health”
(2014)
The purpose of this study is to identify and review existing Water Quality Guidelines (WQGs) that protect the health of (water) ecosystems and their respective mechanisms like institutional arrangements, processes, ...
Human Rights and the Environment Rio+20: Joint Report OHCHR and UNEP
(2012-06)
This report seeks to make a substantive contribution to Rio+20 through an analysis of the interrelationship between human rights and the environment, both integral and indivisible elements of sustainable development. This ...
Definitions and Concepts: Background Note. Inquiry Working Paper 16/13
(2016-09)
This paper provides an initial mapping of existing practice in G20 and other countries and, where relevant internationally, highlights areas of convergence and difference, as well as distinctions between green, climate, ...
Post-conflict environmental assessment: Albania
(UNEP, 2001)
Post-Conflict Environmental Assessment in Albania.
Financing Sustainable Development: Moving from Momentum to Transformation in a Time of Turmoil
(2016)
Unlocking finance for sustainable development is a challenge of our times that we must address head on. This report highlights real options to do just that. It shows us how we can work beyond today’s turmoil, or even how ...
Understanding Synergies and Mainstreaming among the Biodiversity Related Conventions : A Special Contributory Volume by Key Biodiversity Convention Secretariats and Scientific Bodies
(2016-09)
This multi-author volume is an attempt by the United Nations Environment to engage with the Heads of various biodiversity related conventions and Chairs of Scienti c Bodies of the conventions to understand the opportunities ...
Green Finance for Developing Countries: Needs, Concerns and Innovations
(2016-07)
This briefing outlines key concerns and needs of developing countries in relation to green finance, particularly focusing on developing countries that are not members of the G20. It also highlights emerging innovations, ...
Greening the Banking System: Taking Stock of G20 Green Banking Market Practice. Inquiry Working Paper 16/12
(2016-09)
This paper takes stock of G20 experience with green banking, focusing on market practice. It assesses the evolving green banking agenda, focusing on mainstreaming and mobilization, drivers of progress, and key barriers. ...
Climate Change and Human Rights
(2015-12)
This UNEP report sheds light on the human rights obligations of both governments and private actors in responding to climate change, including those relating to rights to information, public participation in decision-making ...