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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 ...
World heritage and tourism in a changing climate
(United Nations Environment ProgrammeUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 2016)
This report provides an overview of the increasing vulnerability of World Heritage sites to climate change impacts and the potential implications for and of global tourism. It also examines the close relationship between ...
Maasai Mau forest status report 2005
(Ewaso Ngiro South Development AuthorityThe Kenya Wildlife ServiceKenya Forests Working GroupUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 2005)
The Maasai Mau forest forms the southern part of the Mau Forest Complex, Kenya largest closed-canopy forest area. It is a trust land indigenous forest managed by the County Council of Narok covering some 46,000 hectares. ...
Guidebook for implementation of codes of good practice: phasing out ODS in developing countries, refrigeration sector
(UNEP, 1998)
This publication was developed to help developing countries phasing out the use of ozone-depleting substances. It provides guidance to the National Ozone Unit and industry on how to design and implement codes of good ...
Integrated assessment of the impact of trade liberalization a country study on the Nigerian rice sector
(UNEP, 2005)
This project highlights the need for further studies on trade effects and domestic production policies on agricultural output in Nigeria.
Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme (TWAP) Vol. 4: Large Marine Ecosystems - A Global Comparative Assessment of Baseline: Status and Future Trends
(2016)
Volume 4 presents the results of the first global indicator-based, comparative assessment of large marine ecosystems,prepared in partnership with IOC-UNESCO (lead), the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...
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 ...
Capacity Building and Institutional development Programme for Environmental Management in Afghanistan: Progress report: January-December 2007
(2008)
Following the comprehensive progress reports for 2004, 2005 and 2006, this report outlines the progress that was made from January to December 2007 within the nine components of the programme as outlined in the original ...
Handbook for the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer : seventh edition (2006)
(UNEP, 2006)
This Handbook which updates the 2003 edition, incorporates all the adjustments, amendments and the decisions of the Parties up to the end of 2005. In addition, it gives valuable information on the implementation of these ...
Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems: A lifeboat for coral reefs?
(United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 2016)
Picture a coral reef — most people will probably imagine brightly coloured corals, fish and other animals swimming in well-lit shallow waters. In fact, the coral reefs that live close to the surface of the sea — the ones ...