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    • 10 years after Rio: the UNEP assessment - executive summary 

      United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2002)
      This report documents industry's progress unfinished business and future challenge in implementing agenda 21.
    • 176% Rise in Metal Prices, 260% Rise in Energy Prices Marks Era of Soaring Costs as Resources Decline 

      United Nations Environment Programme; International Resource Panel (2014)
      New resource productivity opportunities can save world up to US$3.7 trillion annually and protect future economic growth – study by International Resource Panel
    • 2003 Green Korea: Towards the Harmonization of Humans and Nature 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2003)
      The Republic of Korea will develop and implement various environmental policies to realize environmental soundness, economic efficiency and social balance. Major Environmental Policies and Activities post 2002 FIFA World Cup
    • 2004 Green Korea: Building an Eco-Community for the 21st Century 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (2004)
      Following the proclamation at the World Summit on Sustainable Development that environment, economy, and society cannot be separated but are inextricably linked, humanity has been working on implementation measures to ...
    • 2007 ECOREA: Environmental Review 2007 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2007)
      The environment has become a key issue in the 21st century. Our ability to achieve 'Environmental Sustainability', a state in which environmental conservation, economic growth and social cohesion are balanced, will determine ...
    • 2008 ECOREA: Environmental Review 2008 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2008)
      During nearly 14 months since its inauguration, the new government of Korea has implemented a number of policy initiatives. In my view, the most remarkable one among them is the new national vision for “Low Carbon, Green ...
    • 2009 ECOREA: Environmental Review 2009 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2009)
      This special edition of ECOREA 2009 introduces the country’s main goals and ten policy priorities for a new national vision of Green Korea, which pursues the harmony of the environment, economy and society. ECOREA 2009 ...
    • 2011 ECOREA;Environmental Review 2011 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2011)
      Under the national vision of Low Carbon, Green Growth,Korea has set an ambitious GHG reduction target of 30% below BAU level by 2020. Since the industrial revolution, people have pursued a lifestyle of convenience and ...
    • 2013 ECOREA;Environmental Review 2013 

      Republic of Korea, Ministry of Environment (Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea, 2013)
      Over the last half a century, Korea has transformed itself from an agricultural country to a highly industrialized country. During the process, various environmental challenges have emerged. The Environment Administration ...
    • 2015 highlights from Achim Steiner: UNEP Executive Director - UNEP 2015 Annual Report 

      United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2016)
      The year 2015 will be remembered as a turning point for the environmental agenda. The international community set pivotal tracks for sustainability by adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement ...
    • 2017 Global Review of Sustainable Public Procurement 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2017)
      The 2017 Global Review of Sustainable Public Procurement provides an up-to-date overview of the scale and type of sustainable procurement activities undertaken worldwide in the past three years. It addresses a longstanding ...
    • 2018 Global Status Report: Towards a Zero-emission, Efficient and Resilient Buildings and Construction Sector 

      International Energy Agency; United Nations Environment Programme (2018)
      This Global Status Report documents the status and trends of key indicators for energy use, emissions, technologies, policies, and investments to track the buildings and construction sector, globally and ...
    • 2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction: Towards a Zero-emissions, Efficient and Resilient Buildings and Construction Sector 

      United Nations Environment Programme; International Energy Agency (2019)
      The buildings and construction sector accounted for 36% of final energy use and 39% of energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2018, 11% of which resulted from manufacturing building materials and ...
    • 21 Issues for the 21st century: results of the UNEP foresight process on emerging environmental issues 

      United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2012)
      The UNEP foresight report contains a description of the 21 emerging environmental issues identified through the UNEP Foresight Process. The process resulted in a list of 21 emerging environmental issues tagged 21 Issues ...
    • 25 Clean Air Measures for Asia and the Pacific 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2019)
      Air pollution is not only a major health risk, it also has damaging impacts on the environment and agricultural crop yields. These impacts have significant economic consequences. While existing policies have made progress ...
    • 27 Roteiros de Turismo Sustentável no Rio de Janeiro 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2017)
      O Passaporte Verde é uma iniciativa do Programa das Nações Unidas para o Meio Ambiente para promover práticas sustentáveis no setor do turismo. Com 27 roteiros de turismo autêntico no Rio de Janeiro, este catálogo especial ...
    • 34 Projects at A Glance: Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2017)
      The overall objective of SWITCH Africa Green is to support 6 countries in Africa to achieve sustainable development by engaging in transition towards an inclusive green economy.
    • 4 Projects at a Glance: Burkina Faso - Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme 

      United Nations Environment Programme; United Nations Development Programme; United Nations Office for Project Services (2017)
      Projects in Burkina Faso include: Groupe De Recherche Et D’analyse Appliquées Pour Le Développement, Valorisation Des Déchets De La Filière Anacarde Comme Une Source D’énergie Renouvelable Pour Les Pmes Au Burkina Faso ...
    • 4 Projects at a Glance: Kenya - Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme 

      United Nations Environment Programme; United Nations Development Programme; United Nations Office for Project Services (2017)
      Kenya projects include: Greening SMEs Leather Clusters and Leather Tanning Industry, Enhancing Sustainable Tourism Innovation for Community Empowerment In Kenya, Up-Scaling Sustainable Commercial Production Of Medicinal ...