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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.
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 ...
Mainstreaming poverty, environment linkages into development planning: a handbook for practitioners
(, 2009)
This handbook is designed to serve as a guide for champions and practitioners engaged in the painstaking task of mainstreaming poverty-environment linkages into national development planning. It draws on a substantial body ...
Rethinking the economic recovery: a global green new deal
(UNEP, 2009)
This report, (April 2009) was commissioned by UNEP from Edward Barbier of the University of Wyoming to act as the back bone to the upcoming ‘Green Economy Report.’ This paper is an exploration of the potential benefits of ...
Making science for sustainable development more policy relevant
(ICSU, 2002)
The ICSU series of science for sustainable development is produced by international council for science in connection with preparation for the 2002 world summit on Sustainable development.
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 ...
The Natural Fix? The Role of Ecosystems in Climate Mitigation: A UNEP Rapid Response Assessment
(2009)
This rapid assessment report describes the vital contributions which ecosystems can and must make to improve these efforts. It presents carbon capture and storage through a Green Economy lens, outlining the potential in ...
Supporting countries in meeting the climate change challenge
(UNEP, 2009)
UNEPs flagship publication to support countries in meeting the climate change challenge