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Responsible Resource Management for a Sustainable World: Findings from the International Resource Panel
(UNEP, 2012)
This synopsis highlights key findings from the following reports of the International Resource Panel: A) Priority products and materials: assessing the environmental impacts of consumption and production; B) Decoupling ...
Human Rights and the Environment Rio+20: Joint Report OHCHR and UNEP
(2012-06)
This report seeks to make a substantive contribution to Rio+20 through an analysis of the interrelationship between human rights and the environment, both integral and indivisible elements of sustainable development. This ...
UNEP: The first 40 years - A Narrative by Stanley Johnson
(2012)
For many of those who were lucky enough to be there, the first United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm, Sweden, from 5-16 June 1972 was truly memorable. Stockholm in high summer is a magical ...
Green Economy Sectoral Study: BioTrade: A Catalyst for Transitioning to a Green Economy in Peru
(2012)
BioTrade can become an important component of the greening of economies because of its contribution to poverty-reduction, job creation and to the conservation of biodiversity. This report unlocks Peru's potential in becoming ...
Sustainability through Sport: Implementing the Olympic Movement’s Agenda 21
(2012)
This document identifies the milestones achieved since 1992 in using sport as a catalyst for promoting positive action and changing attitudes. The Olympic Movement (OM) is steadfast in applying the Olympic ideal of excellence ...
Working Towards Sustainable Development: Opportunities for Decent Work and Social Inclusion in a Green Economy
(2012)
The present report has been prepared by the Green Jobs Initiative1 and the International Institute for Labour Studies at the ILO as a contribution to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development ‘Rio+20’ in ...
A Vision of a Sustainable UN >>> 2020
(2012)
This report is designed to start a discussion about how the UN might adapt to a changing environment and help to lead the world in sustainable development. Though we can’t predict exactly what the future will look like, ...
Making SCP Happen: Implementation Plan for SCP Programmes in Africa
(2012)
This document is prepared on the basis of the experience and lessons learnt from the imple- mentation of the project on “The Development and Implementation of National and/or City- wide 10-Year Framework of Programmes on ...
Inclusive Wealth Report 2012: Measuring Progress Towards Suatainability
(2012)
The primary objective of the Inclusive Wealth Report is to provide quantitative information and analysis that present a long-term perspective on human well-being and measures of sustainability. In addition, the main ...
A Green Economy in the Context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication: What are the Implications for Africa?
(2012)
How can Africa’s vast natural resources create more wealth for the African people in a more resource-efficient and beneficial manner? What are the pathways to industrial growth which can create greater employment, produce ...