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Global Environment Outlook: Small Island Developing States : Outlook - GEO SIDS
(2014)
GEO SIDS Outlook is a contribution to the 2014 Third International UN Conference on Small Island Developing States, which has an overarching theme of the sustainable development of Small Island Developing States through ...
In the front line: shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs
(UNEP, 2006)
The tragic and devastating consequences of the Asian tsunami, December 2004 , and the hurricanes and cyclones of 2005 were a wakeup call for the global community, dramatically drawing attention to the dangers of undermining ...
Antigua and Barbuda: National GEF Implemetation Strategy 2012 - 2014
(Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 2012)
The National Portfolio Formulation Exercise identified the modalities of access, direct or indirect that Antigua and Barbuda will consider using over the next GEF cycle and will be building its capacity to meet the ...
The importance of mangroves to people: a call to action
(UNEP, 2014)
Mangroves are a type of tropical forest, uniquely positioned at the dynamic interface of land and sea. They are found along coasts and estuaries throughout the tropics and subtropics and are capable of thriving in salt water
Environmental Management Strategy and Action Plan
(Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 2004)
Over the last decade, Antigua and Barbuda as well as other OECS Member States have undertaken a number of economic reforms to better prepared them for the existing and emerging global challenges. The change from agriculture ...
Climate finance for cities and buildings: a handbook for local governments
(UNEP, 2014)
The objectives of this Handbook are to help raise awareness among local stakeholders regarding climate finance and its potential in the built environment, given the important role that this sector has to play in climate ...
Environmental Sensitivity Atlas for the Albertine Graben - Second edition
(National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) - Uganda, 2010)
Oil exploration has been ongoing in the Albertine Graben since the 1920’s. Currently there is confirmation of commercially viable oil deposits in this area with early production scheduled to begin 2009. Oil spills can have ...
Africa environment information network: implementation guidelines
(UNEP, 2004)
These guidelines were developed to assist in the implementation of AEIN at the national level. They are designed to meet specific national priorities within a consistent regional framework using a harmonized approach. The ...
รายงานสถานการณ์คุณภาพสิ่งแวดล้อม พ.ศ. 2555 (บทสรุปสำหรับผู้บริหาร)
ปัจจัยที่ส่งผลกระทบต่อสถานการณ์คุณภาพ สิ่งแวดล้อมของประเทศในปี พ.ศ. 2555 แบ่งออกได้เป็น 2 กลุ่มหลัก ได้แก่ การเปลี่ยนแปลงด้านเศรษฐกิจและ สังคมภายในประเทศ และสถานการณ์สิ่งแวดล้อมใน ระดับโลกและภูมิภาค สำหรับการเปลี่ยนแปลงด้าน ...
One Planet, Many People: Atlas of Our Changing Environment
(UNEP, 2005)
This publication underscores the importance of developing, harnessing and sharing technologies that help provide deeper understanding of the dynamics of environmental change. The words and pictures within these pages also ...