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The environmental food crisis
(UNEP, 2009)
The surge in food prices in the last years, following a century of decline, has been the most marked of the past century in its magnitude, duration and the number of commodity groups whose prices have increased. The ensuing ...
Blue carbon: the role of healthy oceans in binding carbon
(UNEP, 2009)
This report explores the potential for mitigating the impacts of climate change by improved management and protection of marine ecosystems and especially the vegetated coastal habitat, or blue carbon sinks. The objective ...
The dryland livestock wildlife environment interface project
(UNEP, 2009)
This project addresses one of the eligible activities within the GEF Operation Programme on the dryland livestock wildlife environment Interface Project.
Environment for development: policy lessons from Global Environmental Assessments Report for UNEP
(UNEP, 2009)
This report is written at the request of UNEP, in support of the preparations for its 25th Session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum, in February 2009. The overall goal of this synthesis report ...
Rainwater harvesting : a lifeline for human well-being
(UNEP, 2009)
This publication highlights the link between rainwater harvesting, ecosystems and human wellbeing and draws the attention of readers to both the negative and positive aspects of using this technology and how the negative ...
Bamboo biodiversity: information for planning conservation and management in the Asia-Pacific region
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2003)
Bamboos are distinct and fascinating plants, with a wide range of values and uses. They play a significant role in biodiversity conservation and contribute to soil and water management. They are important for biomass ...
Reactive nitrogen in the environment
(UNEP, 2007)
This non-technical report summarizes the present scientific understanding of the major issues surrounding reactive nitrogen, and discusses the overarching environmental, human health and economic issues created by both ...
Contingency Planning for Emergencies Associated with Industrial Installations in the West and Central African Region: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 054
(UNEP, 1985)
Regional Seas Reports and Studies by UNEP
Assessment of Freshwater Resources Vulnerability to Climate Change
(UNEP, 2011)
Countries of the West Asia region have been experiencing different degrees of natural and anthropogenic water risk regarding the sustainability of their limited water resources and preservation of the ecosystem equilibrium. ...
UNEP climate change strategy
(UNEP, 2008)
UNEP's Climate Change Strategy is the result of a comprehensive process involving external experts and UNEP staff from across the organization. The strategy is built on the analysis of UNEP's political mandate, the ...