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UNEP Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework (ESSF)
(2020)
UNEP’s Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework (ESSF) aims to strengthen the sustainability and accountability of UNEP programmes and projects. It respects human rights and aims to protect people and the environment ...
Protecting Seagrass through Payments for Ecosystem Services: A Community Guide
(2020)
This document explores the ways in which community groups could use Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) to run a seagrass conservation project. It outlines the requirements of running a project and include best practice ...
Gender, Climate & Security: Sustaining Inclusive Peace on the Frontlines of Climate Change - Report Summary
(2020)
This report offers a comprehensive framework for understanding how gender, climate and security are linked (section II), and shares – through a series of brief case studies – practical examples of empirical research, ...
Faith for Earth Updates - June 4, 2020
(2020)
It is with a heart full of joy that on 5 June, on the occasion of the World Environment Day, the first national-level chapter of Faith for Earth will be launched in India led by our capable and energetic team of the India ...
The Global Technology Needs Assessment Project - [Factsheet]
(2020)
The Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project assists developing country Parties to the UNFCCC determine their technology priorities
for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to climate change.
Resource Efficiency and Climate Change: Material Efficiency Strategies for a Low-Carbon Future - Summary for Policymakers
(2020)
This report conducts a rigorous assessment of the contribution of material efficiency to GHG abatement strategies. More concretely, it assesses the reduction potential of GHG emissions from material efficiency strategies ...
Resource Efficiency and Climate Change: Material Efficiency Strategies for a Low-Carbon Future - [Factsheet]
(2020)
This report conducts a rigorous assessment of the contribution of material efficiency to GHG abatement strategies. More concretely, it assesses the reduction potential of GHG emissions from material efficiency strategies ...
The Business Case for Sustainable Espresso; What is the Future for Coffee Production in Viet Nam?
(2020-04-27)
Viet Nam is the world’s second largest exporter of coffee after Brazil and the largest exporter of Robusta coffee in Asia. Coffee is the second most important agricultural commodity in the Southeast Asian country, after ...
Business Case Analysis of Low-carbon Livestock Production in Costa Rica
(2020-04-29)
Costa Rica has adopted a very ambitious national decarbonisation plan with an aspiration of becoming carbon neutral by 2021. The decarbonisation of the economy requires the widespread adoption of climate-smart practices ...
Sustainable Trade: A Driver of Climate Action, Resilience and an Inclusive Green Economy
(2020)
Through research, capacity building and policy advisory services, UNEP’s environment and trade work provides tailored support to countries seeking to leverage trade and investment as vehicles for achieving the Sustainable ...