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Environment Operational Directions 2013–2020
(Asian Development Bank (ADB), 2013)
In the context of Strategy 2020 and in the follow-up to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), ADB prepared the report Environment Operational Directions, 2013–2020. The report aims to provide ...
From conflict to sustainable development-assessment of environmental hot spots: Serbia and Montenegro
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2004)
This report is not a comprehensive list of ‘hot spots' but the independent review of the Programme's work and an assessment of the priorities for the future at the sites and municipalities visited.
Fisheries subsidies and overfishing: towards a structured discussion
(UNEP, 2002)
This publication examines the economic, environmental and social effects of subsidies and explores approaches to developing policy reforms for the sustainable fishery management.
An assessment of the economic and social impacts of climate change on the energy sector in the Caribbean
(United Nations (UN) - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), 2013)
The present report assesses the economic and social impacts of climate change on the energy sector in Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Grenada, Guyana, ...
Integrated Watershed and Coastal Areas Management (IWCAM) Atlas
(United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)The Global Environment Facility (GEF), 2012)
In the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS), high population densities, combined with population growth, urbanization and increased development, particularly residential and tourist resort development, has led ...
Outlook Report on the State of the Marine Biodiversity in the Pacific Islands Region
(South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 2010)
This report provides a summary of current information regarding pressure, state and responses to these threats for the Pacific Islands region, as well as the responses by PICTs in addressing, alleviating and/or mitigating ...
Towards a global map of natural capital: key ecosystem assets
(United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 2014)
Natural capital is fundamental to human wellbeing, underpinning the global economy. Natural capital comprises both ecosystem assets (such as fresh water) and natural resources (such as fossil fuel deposits). This report ...
Africa Mountains Atlas
(UNEP, 2014)
The mountains of Africa provide water and food, rich biodiversity, recreational areas and serve as important centres of cultural integrity and heritage. However, Africa faces growing challenges in ensuring the sustainable ...
Global Drinking Water Quality Index Development and Sensitivity Analysis Report
(2007)
This document outlines an approach taken to develop a global water quality index, as well as preliminary sensitivity analysis and validation of the index against real water quality data. Limitations to the index are ...
Environment Outlook in Amazonia – GEO Amazonia
(United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO), 2009)
GEO Amazonia is intended to present a vision of Amazonia from the perspective of the Amazonian countries and with the participation of Amazonian stakeholders