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Global report on validated alternatives to the use of methyl bromide for soil fumigation
(UNEPFAO, 2001)
Methyl bromide (MeBr), used as a fumigant to control several soil-borne pests in various crops, is a strong ozone depleter, and governments and international agencies aware of the problem have agreed to establish a programme ...
Manual for training of extension workers and farmers: alternatives to methyl bromide for soil fumigation
(UNEP, 2001)
Leveraging existing infrastructure. Trained extension workers will promote the use of methyl bromide alternatives. Jointly produced by UNEP and FAO, this training manual outlines specific alternatives to methyl bromide as ...
Green economy: an analysis of challenges and opportunities
(UNEP, 2013)
The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 marked the first time that the special characteristics of SIDS were paid significant attention and were recognized as a distinct group. In 1994, the first Global Conference on the ...