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Mauritius Environment Outlook Report
(Government of Mauritius, 2011)
Since 1990, environment and sustainable development have been positioned high on the world’s agenda. The global community has become increasingly conscious of its fundamental dependency on ecosystems and its simultaneous ...
Working towards a balanced and inclusive green economy: a united nations system-wide perspective
(UNEP, 2011)
The EMG's Issue Management Group on Green Economy was tasked to prepare a report to assess how the United Nations system could coherently support countries in transitioning to a green economy. The report is expected to ...
Towards a Green Economy: Pathways to Sustainable and Poverty Eradication
(2011)
This report demonstrates that the greening of economies is not generally a drag on growth but rather a new engine of growth
A Review of the Environmental Protection Agency
(Environmental Protection Agency Review Group, Ireland, 2011)
In reviewing the submissions it received, numerous papers presented to it by the EPA and other parties, and further input received during meetings with key stakeholders, it quickly became apparent to the Review Group that ...
The Environmental, Economic and Social Impacts of Climate Change in Greece
(Bank of Greece, 2011)
The studies included in this publication of the Bank of Greece were conducted by a large number of researchers from a wide range of scientific disciplines. The individual studies highlight the wealth of Greece’s natural ...
Armenia Country Report: EEA
(European Environment Agency (EEA), 2011)
This report has been prepared to explore the options of introducing European Neighbourhood Partnership Instrument (ENPI)-Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS) project in Armenia. The overall objective of the ...
Bosnia and Herzegovina Environmental Performance Reviews: Second Review
(United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), 2011)
The first Environmental Performance Review (EPR) of Bosnia and Herzegovina was carried out in 2003. This second review intends to measure the progress made by Bosnia and Herzegovina in managing its environment since the ...
Georgia Country Report: EEA
(European Environment Agency (EEA), 2011)
The report has been prepared to explore the options of developing Environmental Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI)-Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS) project in Georgia. The overall objective of ...
Mainstreaming climate change adaptation into development planning: a guide for practitioners
(UNEPUNDP, 2011)
Climate change adaptation is an area of growing concern and engagement for many developing countries. The myriad and uncertain effects of a changing climate pose significant risks for development and achievement of the ...
Water in a Green Economy
(UNEP, 2011)
This chapter identifies the contributions that water can play in assisting a transition to a green economy. It makes the case for early investment in water management and infrastructure to make greater use of biodiversity ...