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Assessment of environmental hot Spots in Iraq
(UNEP, 2005)
It is estimated that Iraq has several thousand contaminated sites resulting from a combination of general industrial activities, military activities, post-conflict damage and looting. Many of the sites are derelict and ...
Assessing human vulnerability to environmental change: concepts, issues, methods and case studies
(UNEP, 2003)
This report presents concepts, issues, methods and case studies relating to human vulnerability to environmental change. Assessments of vulnerability can provide an important guide to the planning process and to decisions ...
Mangroves of East Africa
(UNEP, 2003)
This publication provides a concise account of the available information and current issues facing mangroves in East African countries. It comprises a regional summary of the factors and activities that affect mangroves ...
Our Planet: the rule of law and the Millennium Development Goals
(UNEP, 2005)
The United Nations Environment Programme's flagship magazine.
Freshwater - Our Planet Vol. 14 No. 1 2003
(UNEP, 2003)
This year’s slogan for World Environment Day is ‘Water: Two Billion People are Dying for It!’. It is incumbent on the 4 billion who are not, to renew their respect for wate by valuing every drop.
Africa's lakes: Atlas of our changing environment
(UNEP, 2006)
Water is vital for our survival. Africa is the second largest and the second most populous continent after Asia. It is endowed with both natural and artificial lakes and is home to some of the largest lakes in the world. ...
Overview of Land-based Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine, Coastal and Associated Freshwater Environment in the West and Central African Region - Regional Seas reports and studies no. 171
(UNEP, 2000)
This document Provides a regional overview on land based .
Achievements and Planned Development of UNEP's Regional Seas Programme and Comparable Programmes Sponsored by Other Bodies - UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 001
(1982)
The regional sea programme was initiated in 1974 to have regional approach to control marine pollution and management.
Phytotechnologies: A Technical Approach in Environmental Management - Freshwater Management Series No. 7
(2003)
The purpose of this publication is to provide a conceptual overview of phytotechnologies and their importance in relation to various environmental problems and potential solutions. Although it does not address all aspects ...
Towards a global map of natural capital: key ecosystem assets
(United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 2014)
Natural capital is fundamental to human wellbeing, underpinning the global economy. Natural capital comprises both ecosystem assets (such as fresh water) and natural resources (such as fossil fuel deposits). This report ...