Browsing Publications and Documents by Topic "Air"
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Demand-Side Management of Energy Use in Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Uganda through Promotion of Energy Efficiency Techniques and Practices
(2017)In Uganda, the demand for energy has increased significantly due to progress in economic growth and development, improved standards of living, growing populations and specifically increasing industrial growth. The manufacturing ... -
Developing Capacity Amongst Rodriguans to Adopt Green Businesses through Training to Key Stakeholders and the Development of a Green Business Guidebook
(2017)The main objective is to contribute in the transition of Rodrigues Island towards an inclusive green economy through minimising plastic waste. The action will create the perfect environment for small sustainable green ... -
Development and Harmonization of Environmental Laws Volume 2 : Report on the Development and Harmonization of Environmental Standards in East Africa
(1999)Environmental law is an essential tool for the governance and management of the environment and natural resources. It is the foundation of national and regional policies and actions to ensure that the use of natural resources ... -
A Directory of Information Sources on Air & Water Pollution
(1989)Industrial activity takes raw materials and converts them into goods and services. During this process unwanted by-products and waste materials are usually produced as well. -
Eastern & Central Africa: Actions Taken by Governments to Improve Air Quality
(2017)This report summarises ten actions being undertaken in the sub-region to improve air quality. In selecting these ten actions, consideration was given to their replicability, global appropriateness to address particular air ... -
Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Sub-Region: Actions Taken by Governments to Improve Air Quality
(2017)This report summarises ten actions being undertaken in the sub-region to improve air quality. In selecting these ten actions, consideration was given to their replicability, global appropriateness to address particular air ... -
Enhancing Resource Productivity and Environmental Performance of MSMEs in 6 African Countries through the Concept of Industrial Symbiosis
(2017)The problem of collection, management and disposal of waste continues to feature prominently in major towns and cities across African countries. This has led into the contamination of water bodies leading to the spread of ... -
Enhancing Sustainable Tourism Innovation for Community Empowerment in Kenya
(2017)Tourism is Kenya’s third-largest foreign exchange earner, and a major employer, accounting for about 12% of the total employment and 13.7% of GDP. The tourism industry is based on a diverse range of natural, social, human ... -
Enterprise-Level Indicators for Resource Productivity and Pollution Intensity: A Primer for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
(2010)This Primer has been developed specifically to promote and support the implementation of RECP practices and technologies in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing and transition countries. For National ... -
Environmental and Humanitarian Faith-based Organizations
(2018)A list of Environmental Faith Based Organizations and Resources -
Environmental Guidelines for the Motor Vehicle and its Use - UNEP Industry & Environment Guidelines Series, Volume 2
(1981)The environmental aspects of the motor vehicle and its use were first brought under review by UNEP at the Seminar on the Motor Vehicle and the Environment, held in 1976. Material gathered in association with the Seminar ... -
Environmental Management in the Pulp and Paper Industry Volume 1
(1981)This 2-volume publication on Environmental Management in the Pulp and Paper Industry provides a useful base of environmental information and data relating to the industry. It is expected that this publication will enable ... -
Environmental Quality Standards - Compiled as a Supplement of the Assignment Report entitled Environmental Pollution Control Programme
(1981)These standards were obtained from various sources including thoses available at the UNEP Regional Office,, Bangkok, the Office of the National Environment Board of the Government of Thailand, etc. Sources of information ... -
Frontiers 2018/19: Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern
(2019)Every year a network of scientists, experts and institutions across the world work with UN Environment to identify and analyze emerging issues that will have profound effects on our society, economy and environment. The ... -
Future Developments Without Targeted Policies - Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6): Healthy Planet, Healthy People Chapter 21
(2019)This chapter examines the international scenario literature to assess to what extent current and long-term trends are in line with achieving these targets, and to understand and highlight potential implementation gaps. -
GCOS Surface Reference Network (GSRN): Justification, Requirements, Siting and Instrumentation Options - GCOS-226
(2019)This document provides a proposal for the establishment of a GCOS Surface Reference Network (GSRN). Reference quality observations are directly traceable to the International System of Units (SI) standards and include full ... -
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GEO Matters September 2019
(2019-09)The Inception Meeting of the Advisory Committee for GEO for Business was held in Paris, France on 24 September 2019 at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The meeting’s objective was to approve ... -
GEO-6 Air Infographic
(2019)Future policy effort in managing air pollution and climate change will be crucial to achieve the Paris Agreement target of limiting the temperature increase to 1.5 °C.