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Tunza vol. 9.2: soil, the forgotten element
(UNEP, 2011)
UNEP magazine for youth.
Near-term climate protection and clean air benefits: actions for controlling short-lived climate forcers
(UNEP, 2011)
This report addresses the mitigation of short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs) and its key role in air pollution reduction, climate protection and sustainable development. SLCFs are substances in the atmosphere that contribute ...
Khaidarkan mercury: addressing primary mercury mining in Kyrgyzstan
(UNEP, 2009)
This overview document outlines the situation regarding the world’s last known exporting mercury mine at Khaidarkan in southern Kyrgyzstan. For the past two years, significant efforts have been taking place at the international ...
Youthxchange climate change and lifestyles guidebook
(UNEP, 2011)
The YouthXchange guidebook on climate change and lifestyles is the first in a series of thematic guidebooks supporting the YouthXchange Initiative. The thematic guidebooks take into account challenges, opportunities, good ...
Mainstreaming climate change adaptation into development planning: a guide for practitioners
(UNEPUNDP, 2011)
Climate change adaptation is an area of growing concern and engagement for many developing countries. The myriad and uncertain effects of a changing climate pose significant risks for development and achievement of the ...
Technology transfer perspectives series: technologies for adaptation perspectives and practical experiences
(UNEP, 2011)
This edition of the Technology Transfer Perspectives Series collects ten articles from adaptation experts and practitioners around the globe. The articles discuss the concept of 'technologies for adaptation', divided into ...
Rio+20 - Our Planet Special Issue: Celebrating 40 Years of UNEP
(UNEP, 2012)
As Environment Ministers gather in Nairobi for their annual meeting of the UNEP Governing Council in February 2012, all eyes are on the follow-up to the Earth Summit of 1992, or Rio+20. This meeting, taking place in June, ...
Water in a Green Economy
(UNEP, 2011)
This chapter identifies the contributions that water can play in assisting a transition to a green economy. It makes the case for early investment in water management and infrastructure to make greater use of biodiversity ...
Black carbon e-Bulletin: volume 2, issue 3
(UNEP, 2011)
Environment Programme's flagship magazine
Green hills, blue cities: an ecosystems approach to water resources management for African cities
(UNEP, 2011)
Africa is currently the least urbanised region in the world, but this is changing fast. Of the billion people living on the African continent, about 40 per cent lives in urban areas. The urban population in Africa doubled ...