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Towards a life cycle sustainability assessment: making informed choices on products
(UNEP, 2011)
Every day, unsustainable patterns of consumption, unsustainable production methods and population growth challenge the resilience of the planet to support human activities. At the same time, inequalities between and ...
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 ...
Recycling Rates of Metals: A Status Report
(2011)
In theory, metals can be used over and over again, minimizing the need to mine and process virgin materials and thus saving substantial amounts of energy and water while minimizing environmental degradation. Raising levels ...
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
Moving towards a climate neutral UN
(2011)
In October 2007 the UN Chief Executives Board approved the UN Climate Neutral Strategy, which committed all UN agencies, funds and programmes to move towards climate neutrality within the wider context of greening the UN. ...
Economic Analysis of mangrove forests: a case study in Gazi Bay, Kenya
(UNEP, 2011)
This study was undertaken as part of UNEP efforts of promoting forests as a significant green economy asset for Kenya. Forests should be taken into account when calculating the national accounts because the global rush for ...
Near-term climate protection and clean air benefits: actions for controlling short-lived climate forcers
(UNEP, 2011)
This report addresses the mitigation of short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs) and its key role in air pollution reduction, climate protection and sustainable development. SLCFs are substances in the atmosphere that contribute ...
Youthxchange climate change and lifestyles guidebook
(UNEP, 2011)
The YouthXchange guidebook on climate change and lifestyles is the first in a series of thematic guidebooks supporting the YouthXchange Initiative. The thematic guidebooks take into account challenges, opportunities, good ...
Technology transfer perspectives series: technologies for adaptation perspectives and practical experiences
(UNEP, 2011)
This edition of the Technology Transfer Perspectives Series collects ten articles from adaptation experts and practitioners around the globe. The articles discuss the concept of 'technologies for adaptation', divided into ...
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 ...