Browsing Publications and Documents by SDGs "SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production"
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Agriculture at a Crossroads: Synthesis Report
(International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD)United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 2009)International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) was to assess the impacts of past, present and future agricultural knowledge, science and technology on the - reduction ... -
Agroecology: Pioneering Organic
(2017)In the 1970s, the thought of not using pesticides and chemicals in agriculture was unheard of. The focus at the time was centered around building profits and yields with the use of chemicals. The aim in switching to organic ... -
Aid for Trade: A Vehicle to Green Trade and Build Climate Resilience
(2020)Aid for Trade (Aft) is a mechanism to support developing countries build the capacity and infrastructure needed to benefit from trade opening. It accounts for roughly 30% of Overseas Development Assistance (ODA). Developing ... -
Air - Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6): Healthy Planet, Healthy People Chapter 5
(2019)In the GEO-6 regional assessments, air pollution, climate change and energy development, as well as the intersection of these three issues, were identi ed as top priorities in every region. Growing cities, energy, and ... -
Albania Environmental Performance Reviews: Second Review
(United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), 2012)This is the second EPR of Albania published by UNECE. The review takes stock of progress made by the country in the management of its environment since the country was first reviewed in 2002. It assesses the implementation ... -
Albania National Capacity Self-Assessment for Global Environmental Management
(Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Administration, Republic of AlbaniaGEF/UNDP, 2006)Albania, with the support of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), has initiated a self-assessment process to lead to a better understanding of capacity development needs in the context of Albania’s priorities for ... -
Aligning Colombia’s Financial System with Sustainable Development: Current Practice and Future Potential to Mobilize Investment for the Green Economy
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2015)A range of factors is driving increasing focus within the financial system on the linkages with sustainable development. With a new set of Sustainable Development Goals from the United Nations (UN) to be agreed upon in ... -
Aligning Resource Efficiency and Economic Efficiency
(2017)The International Resource Panel was established in 2007 to provide independent, scientific assessment on the sustainable use of natural resources and the impacts of resource use over the full life cycle. -
Aligning the Financial System with Sustainable Development: Pathways to Scale
(UNEP, 2015)Pathways to Scale, the Inquiry`s third progress report, explores how innovative ideas and practices can be made more effective, adopted more widely, and taken to scale—and as a result move the trillions that are required. ... -
Aligning the Financial Systems in the Asia Pacific Region to Sustainable Development: Asia-Pacific High-Level Consultation on Financing for Development
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2015)Adequate, appropriate finance is crucial for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific UN (ESCAP) estimates that the region needs to ... -
Alternatives to Lead-acid Batteries
(2019)Lead-acid batteries are the most widely used rechargeable battery and principally serve two sectors: automotive and industrial. Designing green and sustainable battery systems is essential, so criteria such as life cycle, ... -
Aluminum Industry and the Environment: Seminar Papers and Documents
(United Nations Environment Programme, 1975)From the first session of the UNEP Governing Council, held in June 1973, the importance of environmental issues associated with industrial development was recognized and a programme of activities on environmental problems ... -
Amazon Basin: GIWA regional assessment
(UNEP, 2004)The Amazon Basin is the largest basin on the planet and also one of the least understood. Its drainage area covers more than one third of the South American continent, and its discharge contributes almost one fifth of ... -
An In-depth Look at the United Kingdom Integrated Permitting System
(US Environmental Protection Agency, National Center for Environmental Innovation, 2008)This report is the culmination of a two-year effort to research, assess, and document the United Kingdom (UK) integrated permitting system. The report is based on literature reviews and research along with site visits ... -
An introduction to environmental assessment
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2015)This guide can serve as a useful, quick-reference source of information for all audiences concerned with decision and policy making in regard to the environment and sustainable development. -
An Introduction to Environmental Assessment
(, 2015)This brochure is intended for all audiences concerned with decision and policy making in regard to the environment and sustainable development. There are many different types of environmental assessment methods available ... -
Analyzing Environmental Trends using Satellite Data: Selected Cases
(UNEP, 2004)An analysis of recent and historical satellite imagery collected over the past forty years was carried out for Lake chad in West Africa, the Sundarbans along the India-Bangladesh border, Papua in Indonesia, the Paranaense ... -
Annexes a l’examen du PNUE de la proposition de projet Phoenix en Haïti
(2014)UNEP has been requested by the Government of Haiti to conduct an independent review of the proposed Phoenix Waste to Energy project. The scope of this proposed project includes waste collection from Port au Prince and other ... -
Annuaire sur l’Environnement et les Ressources Naturelles du Sénégal
(Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable - Senegal, 2013)Toujours engagé résolument dans une dynamique réelle d’élaboration et de mise en oeuvre de politiques et programmes dont l’objectif ultime est d’améliorer durablement les conditions et le cadre de vie des populations, le ... -
Annuaire sur l’Environnement et les Ressources Naturelles du Sénégal Deuxième édition
(Ministere de I'Environnement, de la Protection de la Nature, des Bassins de Retention et des Lacs Artificiels (MEPNBRLA) - Senegal, 2009)Le Sénégal s'est engagé résolument dans une dynamique réelle d'élaboration et de mise en oeuvre de politiques et programmes dont l'objectif ultime est d'améliorer durablement les conditions et le cadre de vie des populations. ...
