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Integrated assessment of trade liberalization and trade-related policies: a country study on the Ecuador banana sector
(UNEP, 2002)
The international trade in bananas is one of the most import economic activities for Ecuador, and is very significant in terms of labour and use of natural resources. Given that bananas have become one of the most controversial ...
Selection, design, and implementation of economic instruments in the solid waste management sector in Kenya: the case of plastic bags
(UNEP, 2005)
This report presents Kenyan government's efforts to reduce the negative environmental impacts associated with the production and disposal of solid waste.
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 ...
Policy Implementation and Fisheries Resource Management: Lessons from Senegal
(UNEP, 2004)
The objective of this project is to formulate an action plan that would contribute to a better preservation and promotion of the Senegalese piscatorial resources. The two measures represented in the action plan of this ...
Ecotourism: principles, practices and policies for sustainability
(UNEP, 2002)
This publication, intended as a preparatory document for the World Ecotourism Summit in Quebec, 2002, reviews the current status and trends in ecotourism globally, the challenges ahead and the lessons learned in over 15 ...
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 .
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 ...
Global Drinking Water Quality Index Development and Sensitivity Analysis Report
(2007)
This document outlines an approach taken to develop a global water quality index, as well as preliminary sensitivity analysis and validation of the index against real water quality data. Limitations to the index are ...