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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 ...
Integrated assessment of black carbon and tropospheric ozone: summary for decision makers
(UNEP, 2011)
This document summarizes findings and conclusions of the assessment report: Integrated Assessment of Black Carbon and Tropospheric Ozone. The assessment looks into all aspects of anthropogenic emissions of black carbon ...
HFCs: a critical link in protecting climate and the ozone layer
(UNEP, 2011)
This report describes the linkages between hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) emissions, climate protection, and protection of the ozone layer.
Guidance manual for the regulating services of ecosystem
(UNEP, 2011)
This manual is directed towards practitioners in the field of environmental economics, and designed as a supporting tool for estimating the economic value of regulating services.
Forests in a Green Economy: A Synthesis
(2011)
This synthesis examines the critical role of forests in a green economy, and provides policy recommendations to radically transform the forest sector such that it can lead to sustainable development and poverty eradication.