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Transboundary Water Assessment Programme (TWAP) Vol. 6: Crosscutting Analysis - Transboundary Waters Systems: Status and Trends
(2016)
This volume of the TWAP reports presents a unique and first global overview of the contemporary risks that threaten international water systems in five transboundary water system categories, building on the detailed ...
Manual for training of extension workers and farmers: alternatives to methyl bromide for soil fumigation
(UNEP, 2001)
Leveraging existing infrastructure. Trained extension workers will promote the use of methyl bromide alternatives. Jointly produced by UNEP and FAO, this training manual outlines specific alternatives to methyl bromide as ...
Protecting the ozone layer: solvents, coatings and adhesives
(UNEP, 2001)
Until I990 the use of ozone-depleting substances in industry has increased significantly and has led to the depletion of the ozone layer observed by scientists in the 1980s. New data have revealed that the hole in the ...
Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear
(2009)
This report reviews the magnitude and composition of ALDFG, and while noting that information is not comprehensive and does not allow for any global estimates, suggests that gillnets and fishing traps/pots may be the most ...
Survey methods: groundwater, recharge in arid and semi-arid regions
(UNEP, 2002)
This report presents survey of methods for groundwater recharge in Arid and Semi-arid regions.
Green economy: an analysis of challenges and opportunities
(UNEP, 2013)
The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 marked the first time that the special characteristics of SIDS were paid significant attention and were recognized as a distinct group. In 1994, the first Global Conference on the ...
Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme (TWAP) Vol. 1: Groundwater - Transboundary Aquifers and Groundwater Systems of Small Island Developing States: Status and Trends - Summary for Policy Makers
(2016)
The Groundwater Component of the Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme (TWAP) deals with Transboundary Aquifers (TBAs) and with Groundwater Systems of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It was executed by the UNESCO ...
Changing production patterns: learning from the experience of national cleaner production centres
(UNEP, 2002)
Guidelines to establish cleaner production centres. Topics include: Setting up an NCPC, NCPC activities, integrating cleaner Production, financial sustainability, and frequently asked questions.
Small holders, food security and the environment
(IFAD, 2013)
Small holders form a vital part of the global agriculture community yet they are often neglected. The report analyses the food security and environment with respect to small holders.
Economics of greenhouse gas limitations, country study series: Senegal
(UNEP, 2002)
This publication presents an environmental study of Senegal.