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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 ...
Rio+20 - Our Planet Special Issue: Celebrating 40 Years of UNEP
(UNEP, 2012)
As Environment Ministers gather in Nairobi for their annual meeting of the UNEP Governing Council in February 2012, all eyes are on the follow-up to the Earth Summit of 1992, or Rio+20. This meeting, taking place in June, ...
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 ...
Black carbon e-Bulletin: volume 2, issue 3
(UNEP, 2011)
Environment Programme's flagship magazine
Natural Capital: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity - Our Planet September 2010
(UNEP, 2010)
The United Nations Environment Programme's flagship magazine.
Powering Climate Solutions - Our Planet December 2011
(UNEP, 2011)
The United Nations Environment Programme's flagship magazine.
UNEP Year Book 2011: emerging issues in our global environment
(UNEP, 2011)
The UNEP Year Book 2011 shows that we have been experiencing an exceptional level of ecological extremes. However, scientists and policy makers have been making headway on addressing some of the most pressing environmental ...
Uganda's Environment and Natural Resources: Enhancing Parliament's Oversight
(UNEP, 2010)
Uganda's natural resource base is one of the richest and most diverse in Africa, resulting in the country's economy relying heavily on goods and services so provided. As part of efforts to ensure effective management of ...
Rio+20: Where the World Stands Now - Our Planet September 2012
(UNEP, 2012)
The United Nations Environment Programme's flagship magazine.
Integrated Watershed and Coastal Areas Management (IWCAM) Atlas
(United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)The Global Environment Facility (GEF), 2012)
In the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS), high population densities, combined with population growth, urbanization and increased development, particularly residential and tourist resort development, has led ...