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Global Environment Outlook 3 (GEO-3): Past, Present and Future Perspectives
(2003)
The report presents a global overview and also directs a spotlight onto two or three key issues that are considered paramount in each of the seven regional arenas under each of eight environmental themes in turn: land, ...
Ocean wonderland: teachers resource guide
(UNEP, 2003)
Ocean Wonderland a 3D underwater movie shot in large format on Australia's Great Barrier Reef and in the Bahamas. The film's goal is to underline the crucial ecological role of coral reefs, and the fact that they are endangered.
Energy subsidies: lessons learned in assessing their impact and designing policy reforms
(UNEP, 2003)
This report builds largely on presentations and discussions held during a series of regional workshops on reforming energy subsides, organised jointly by UNEP and the International Energy Agency (IEA) in 2000 and 2001. The ...
Bamboo Biodiversity: Asia-Pacific Region
(UNEP, 2003)
UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity Series 14. Bamboos are distinct and fascinating plants, with a wide range of values and uses. They play a significant role in biodiversity conservation and contribute to soil and water management. ...
Changes in the State of Conservation of Mt. Kenya Forests: 1999-2002
(Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), DICE, KFWG, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 2003)
In 1999, Kenya Wildlife Service, with support from UNEP, undertook a systematic aerial survey of the forests of Mt. Kenya. The findings of the survey revealed extensive forest destruction across the mountain ecosystem. As ...
2003 Green Korea: Towards the Harmonization of Humans and Nature
(Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2003)
The Republic of Korea will develop and implement various environmental policies to realize environmental soundness, economic efficiency and social balance. Major Environmental Policies and Activities post 2002 FIFA World Cup
Groundwater and its susceptibility to degradation: a global assessment of the problem and options for management
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2003)
This publication provides an overview of groundwater occurrence and of the main issues affecting its quantity and quality. The publication shows how the resource is used in our cities, in industry and mining, in agriculture ...
Sea water desalination in the Mediterranean assessment and guidelines
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2003)
The need for desalting seawater is becoming more and more pressing in many parts of the world. During the period from 1950 to 1990 the worldwide consumption of water was tripled, while the population grew by 2.3 billion ...
Planning, designing and implementing policies to control ozone depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol: a handbook of policy setting at the national level
(UNEP, 2003)
This Handbook provides developing countries with guiding principles and practical advice on planning, designing, implementing and sustaining appropriate and effective policies for complying with the Protocol. This Handbook ...
Checklist of CITES Species 2003
(UNEP, 2003)
This edition of the Checklist of CITES Species takes into account the amendments of the CITES Appendices and the changes in nomenclature adopted at the 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES ( Santiago 2002 ...