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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Climate action 2010-2011
(UNEP, 2010)
This publications was produced to coincide with the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP), Climate Action provides an essential platform for governments, international opinion leaders, industry experts, distinguished ...
Building for the future: a United Nations showcase in Nairobi
(2011)
The new office facility in Nairobi, houses the headquarters of both the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT).
The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity: mainstreaming the economics of nature: A synthesis of the approach, conclusions and recommendations of TEEB
(UNEP, 2010)
The aim of TEEB is to provide a bridge between the multi-disciplinary science of biodiversity and the arena of international and national policy as well as local government and business practices. The scope of TEEB is ...
30 Ways in 30 Days
(UNEP, 2010)
From creating mass markets for solar water heaters, improving vehicle efficiency, using waste for energy or installing energy-efficient cooking stoves or planting trees and protecting forests, UNEPs 30 case studies prove ...
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, ...
Assessment of Transboundary Freshwater Vulnerability in Africa to Climate Change
(UNEPWater Research Commission, 2014)
Managing the freshwater impacts of climate change in Africa is as much a political and development challenge as a technical climate change challenge. Even without climate change, many of Africa’s water resources are facing ...