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Pollution Implications of Coastal Area Development - Report and Studies No. 19
(1980)
The purpose of the report is to give basic guidelines for the assessment of the effects of coastal area development on the marine environment and its resources. The report is not intended to be an exhaustive compendium, ...
Recommendations for Utilization of Microbiological Process for Controlling Desertification and Improving the Productivity of Arid Lands
(1983)
The soils of arid and semiarid lands generally are lower in organic matter, plant nutrients (especially nitrogen), and microbial biomass and activities than soils of more mesic environments
Report on an FAO/UNEP Consultation of Experts on Impact Monitoring of Residues from the use of Agricultural Pesticides in Developing Countries
(1975)
Report on an FAO/UNEP Consultation of Experts on Impact Monitoring of Residues from the use of Agricultural Pesticides in Developing Countries
GESAMP: Principles for Developing Coastal Water Quality Criteria - UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 42
(1984)
CESAMP, the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution was established in 1969 to provide advice relating to the scientific aspects of marine pollution
Greenhouse Gas Inventory Workbook - IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Volume 2
(1995)
The present IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories have been approved by the Scientific Assessment Working Group of the IPCC at Maastricht in September 1994 and subsequently adopted by the IPCC at its 10th ...
Marine Pollution Implications of Ocean Energy Development - Report and Studies No. 20
(1984)
The terms of reference are set out in the report of the eleventh session of GESAMP, paragraph 12.3, viz:
- To review the current literature and results of ongoing research and describe marine pollution implications of the ...
Technologies for Protecting the Ozone Layer - Catalogue: Specialized Solvent Uses
(1994)
This catalogue is intended to assist users in making a transition from ODSs to alternatives that do not threaten the ozone layer. It is targeted primarily at plant engineers and managers responsible for identi1iing, ...
Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution (GESAMP): Scientific Criteria for the Waste Disposal Sites at Sea - Report and Studies No.16
(1982)
The purpose of this report is to consider what scientific principles are involved in the selection of dumping sites at sea, and how effects of ocean waste disposal can be assessed and reduced to a minimum. Matters related ...
Report on an FAO/UNEP Consultation on Pest Management Systems For the Control of Pests on Cotton
(1976)
At its Second Session, the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme recommended to the Executive Director that "Urgent steps should be taken, in cooperation with FAO, towards the development of ...
In Defence of the Earth: The Basic Texts on Environment - Executive Series 1
(1981)
Executives in both the public and private sectors need to be kept abreast of relevant information vital to decision-making.
With this in view, and recognizing the "threats to both the inner limits of basic human needs and ...