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Dams and development: relevant practices for improved decision making
(UNEP, 2007)
This is a compilation of relevant practices of dealing with environmental and social issues during the planning, design and management of dams. It is designed as an informative learning tool for decision-makers and technical ...
Sustainable trade and poverty reduction : new approaches to integrated policy making at the national level
(UNEP, 2006)
This publication summarises the results of a capacity building process, which started in 2003, to integrate environmental, social and economic considerations in public policies. A particular focus is on promoting sustainable ...
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. ...
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 ...
Investment in walking and cycling road infrastructure share the road
(UNEP, 2010)
This report outlines the core argument of Share the Road, a campaign that works to help re-balance the current state of road investments across all modes. Share the Road aims to increase investments in walking and cycling ...
Fisheries subsidies, sustainable development and the WTO
(UNEP, 2010)
This book explains why and how the reform of fisheries subsidies has become one of the most concrete and potentially successful international efforts to achieve global environmental, economic and developmental policy ...
Sustainable tourism in protected areas: guidelines for planning and management
(International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 2002)
This publication, jointly published by UNEP, The World Conservation Unit (IUCN) and the World Tourism Organization (WTO) is a contribution to the International Year of Ecotourism 2002. The publication aims to assist protected ...
Regional Indicators Revision 2011 - ILAC
(UNEP, 2010)
The present publication presents regional data drawn from the indicators used in the Latin American and Caribbean Initiative for Sustainable Development (known by its Spanish acronym ILAC). This set of indicators covers, ...
Support for environmental management of the Iraqi marshlands 2004-2009
(UNEP, 2009)
This publication is a completion report for UNEP's Support for Environmental Management of the Iraqi Marshlands' project, which was one of the largest environmental projects conducted within the framework of the United ...
Towards triple impact: toolbox for analysing sustainable ventures in developing countries
(UNEP, 2009)
Sustainable ventures can make a significant contribution to poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability. These business initiatives and activities improve human well-being and the environment on a profitable basis ...