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Biodegradable Plastics and Marine Litter: Misconceptions, Concerns and Impacts on Marine Environments
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2015)
This briefing paper provides a concise summary of some of the key issues surrounding the biodegradability of plastics in the oceans. It explores whether the adoption of biodegradable plastics will reduce the impact of ...
Implementing Principle 10 and the Bali Guidelines in Africa - UNEP Perspectives No. 16
(2015)
This paper on the Rio Principle 10 and the Guidelines on the Development of National Legislation, Access to Information and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (hereafter referred to as the Bali Guidelines) describes ...
llicit Wildlife Trafficking: An Environmental, Economic and Social Issue - UNEP Perspectives No. 14
(2014)
This paper examines the commonalities between wildlife crime and other types of serious crime, exploring why it has taken so long to be recognized on the international stage, what has been done to address wildlife crime ...
Freshwater under threat : North East Asia
(UNEP, 2008)
As part of an UNEPs global initiative in vulnerability assessment of freshwater resources under changing climate, this report summarizes results from in-depth vulnerability assessment of freshwater resources in the Northeast ...
Environmental considerations of human displacement in Liberia: a guide for decision makers
(UNEP, 2006)
This report provides Liberia-specific information on the environmental considerations of displacement. It points the relevant Liberian humanitarian or environmental practitioner to the relevant source material for detailed ...
Climate action 2009-2010
(UNEP, 2009)
This third annual edition of Climate Action focuses on some of the major issues for resolution in Copenhagen and the actors who can help to implement the solutions. Progress will require commitment and cooperation. ...
Environmental effects of ozone depletion and its interactions with climate change: 2002 assessment
(UNEP, 2003)
In the following chapters, new information on the effects of increased UV radiation will be discussed in more detail, with special attention given to the role of interactions between ozone depletion and climate change.
Dead planet, living planet: biodiversity and ecosystem restoration for sustainable development
(UNEP, 2010)
Biodiversity and ecosystems deliver crucial services to humankind, from food security to keeping our waters clean, buffering against extreme weather, providing medicines to recreation and adding to the foundation of human ...
IEA training manual volume two themes: vulnerability and impact assessment for adaptation to climate change
(UNEP, 2010)
This module presents a methodology to assess vulnerability to, and impacts of climate change at national and sub-regional level. Supported by examples and exercises, the module describes the process for addressing climate ...
Life cycle management: a business guide to sustainability
(UNEP, 2007)
The journey towards sustainability requires that companies must find innovative ways to make profits and at the same time extend the traditional boundaries of business to include the environmental and social dimensions, a ...