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      The emissions gap report 2013: a UNEP synthesis report

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      This report confirms and strengthens the conclusions of previous analyses that current pledges and commitments fall short of set goals. It further argues that, as emissions of greenhouse gases continue…

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      UNEP frontiers 2016 report: emerging issues of environmental concern

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      Examines the critical relationship between a healthy environment and healthy people, and how human activities often undermine the long-term health and ability of ecosystems to support human well-being. The report…

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      UNEP year book 2014: emerging issues in our global environment

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      Examines emerging environmental issues and policy-relevant events and developments. It also presents the latest trends using key environmental indicators. This 2014 edition shows that changes in the Arctic will have…

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      Drawing down N2O to protect climate and the ozone layer: a UNEP synthesis report

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      Addresses the benefits of drawing down nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. N2O is now the most significant ozone-depleting substance emission and the third most important greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere…

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      Emerging issues for small island developing states: results of the UNEP foresight process

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      This insightful and practical report, compiled in consultation with over 8 small island developing states (SIDS) experts and scientists, provides an overview of 20 environmental and 15 socio-economic issues critical…

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      Global Environment Outlook 2000

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      Presents an analysis of environmental conditions around the world. This book presents a region-by-region analysis of the state of the world’s environment, highlighting key global concerns and making recommendations for…

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      The financial system we need: aligning the financial system with sustainable development, the UNEP inquiry report

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      Argues that there is now a historic opportunity to shape a financial system that can more effectively finance the development of an inclusive, green economy. This opportunity is based on…

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      Sustainable trade in resources: global material flows, circularity and trade, discussion paper by UNEP’s environment and trade hub and the international resource panel

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      Looks at trade flows of material resources and their environmental impacts. The report also demonstrates how both multilateral trade rules and regional trade agreements can be used proactively to advance…

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      Global Environment Outlook 2000

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      First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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      Global mercury assessment 2013: sources, emissions, releases and environmental transport

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      Provides the most recent information available on worldwide atmospheric mercury emissions, releases to the aquatic environment, and the transport and fate of mercury in the global environment. The report emphasizes…

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      The importance of mangroves to people: a call to action

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      Provides a timely synthesis of the importance of mangroves to people. This publication highlights that in spite of the mounting evidence in support of the multitude of benefits derived from…

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      Community protocols for environmental sustainability: a guide for policymakers

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      This guide has been written to help policymakers and other stakeholders understand what community protocols are, why they are important, and how they can support their development and recognition within…

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      Metal recycling: opportunities, limits, infrastructure

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      Metal recycling is a complex business that is becoming increasingly difficult. This report discusses how to increase metal-recycling rates - and thus resource efficiency - from both quantity and quality…

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      Resource efficiency: economics and outlook for China

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      This report provides more detailed data and analysis, specific to China, over the report provided in 2011 on Asia and the Pacific (UNEP 2011). It can be thought of as…

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      Global chemicals outlook: towards sound management of chemicals

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      A comprehensive and practical publication that assembles scientific, technical and socio-economic information on the sound management of chemicals. It is targeted at decision makers in order to build capacity and…

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      TUNZA: acting for a better world - GEO 5 for youth

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      Written by youth for youth, TUNZA: Acting for a Better World is based on the UN Environment Programme’s flagship environmental assessment, Global Environment Outlook (GEO 5). It examines a variety…

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      Assessing global land use: balancing consumption with sustainable supply

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      Global cropland is expanding with changing trends in both the production and consumption of land-based products, increasing pressure on land resources across the globe. This report discusses the need to…

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      Sustainable public procurement: a global review

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      With governments responsible for significant portions of national spending, the promise of including sustainability considerations into that spending can enable policy makers to lead by example with sustainable public procurement…

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      PROVIA guidance on assessing vulnerability, impacts and adaptation to climate change

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      The Global Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation (PROVIA) aims to meet a growing demand for knowledge on climate change vulnerability, impacts and adaptation. This document…

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      Guidebook for the development of a nationally appropriate mitigation action on efficient lighting

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      Examines the role of energy efficient lighting and its potential for rapidly reducing carbon emissions and delivering economic and environmental benefits through Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs). It has been…

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      Women and natural resources: unlocking the peace building potential

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      Thirteen years after the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, investment in women as agents of change in peacebuilding remains inadequate. With this report, UNEP, UN Women, UNDP and…

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      Guidance manual on value transfer methods for ecosystem services

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      Demonstrates how the value of ecosystem services can be estimated and incorporated into decision making. Specifically, it is designed to help conservation managers, government officials, private sector managers, NGOs, and…

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      Keeping track of our changing environment in Asia and the Pacific

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      Analyses emerging and persistent development and environmental challenges in the region. It also traces the patterns of economic development and resource use and degradation since 1992 when leaders from countries…

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      Sustainable consumption and production: a handbook for policymakers

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      A Handbook for Policymakers, developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), provides a comprehensive introduction to developing policy for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP).

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      Casebook on innovative activities for achieving sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific

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      The casebook shares not only lessons from project innovations and implementation, but successful initial and long-term project results in pilot communities.

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      Indicators for a resource efficient and green Asia and the Pacific: measuring progress of sustainable consumption and production, green economy and resource efficiency policies in the Asia-Pacific region

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      Paints a clear picture of the path taken by the countries in the region over the past 40 years in their resource use. Today, the region dominates global resource use…

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      Sourcebook of opportunities for enhancing cooperation among the biodiversity-related conventions at national and regional levels

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      This Sourcebook was developed as part of a UNEP project funded by the European Union and the Government of Switzerland that aimed to provides NFPs and other stakeholders with options…

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      Plastic in cosmetics: are we polluting the environment through our personal care? plastic ingredients that contribute to marine microplastic litter

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      Addresses the questions on plastic materials being used as PCCP ingredients, as well as which ingredients are relevant for the marine litter debate. It also aims to introduce an emerging…

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      Economic valuation of wastewater: the cost of action and the cost of no action

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      Presents the results of an analytical study on the economic valuation for wastewater, comparing the cost of no action versus the cost of effective wastewater management.

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      Product sustainability information: state of play and way forward

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      Analyses information and communication about PSI. This report provides an overview of the current state in the area of PSI, analyses the key trends, drivers and challenges in this field…

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      Global waste management outlook

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      Presents a comprehensive, impartial and in-depth assessment of global waste management. This report reflects the collective body of recent scientific knowledge, drawing on the work of leading experts and the…

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      International trade in resources: a biophysical assessment

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      Examines how efficient the current system of world trade is in distributing resources from the geographical locations of supply to the locations of demand. By examining trade from a biophysical…

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      Green energy choices: the benefits, risks and trade-offs of low-carbon technologies for electricity production

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      Aims to support policy-makers in making informed decision about energy technologies, infrastructures and optimal mix. The findings of the report show that, compared to coal, electricity generated by hydro, wind…

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      Radiation effects and sources: what is radiation? what does radiation do to us? where does radiation come from?

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      Provides information on basic science related to radiation (origin, quantities and units), on radiation effects (on humans and the environment) and on radiation sources (natural and artificial). Helping the public…

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      Global environment outlook 6 (GEO-6): assessment for Africa

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      The GEO 6 regional assessment recognizes Africa’s rich natural capital - the diversity of soil, geology, biodiversity, water,landscapes and habitats - which if wisely managed, hold the promise to lead…

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      Global environment outlook 6 (GEO-6): assessment for Asia and the Pacific

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      Offers a comprehensive picture of the environmental factors contributing to human health and well-being at the regional level. Backed by a large body of recent, credible scientific evidence, regional-wide consultations…

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      Global environment outlook 6 (GEO-6): assessment for the pan-European region

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      The sixth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) Assessment for the Pan-European Region paints a comprehensive picture of the environmental factors contributing to human health and well-being at the regional level.

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      Global environment outlook 6 (GEO-6): assessment for the Latin America and Caribbean region

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      This regional Global Environment Outlook (GEO) report, the fourth for Latin America and the Caribbean (with the previous GEO regional assessment for LAC published in 2010), places emphasis on identifying…

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      Global environment outlook 6 (GEO-6): regional assessment for North America

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      The sixth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) Regional Assessment for North America paints a comprehensive picture of the environmental factors contributing to human health and well-being at the regional level.

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      Global environment outlook 6 (GEO-6): assessment for West Asia

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      In this assessment, the UNEP Secretariat and the authors provide an objective evaluation and analysis designed to support environmental decision making. Expert judgments applied to existing knowledge to provide scientifically…

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      Global gender and environment outlook 2016: the critical issues

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      Describes policy options and concrete opportunities to contribute to the future we want - a future of justice and equality that leaves no one behind. This report examines a wide…

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      Food systems and natural resources

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      For thousands of years, nature has provided the necessary inputs to feed us, and we have in many occasions taken these precious gifts for granted. This report is an effort…

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      Unlocking the sustainable potential of land resources: evaluation systems, strategies and tools

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      Focuses on land potential evaluation systems as a critical foundation for land use planning and management. More specifically, land potential evaluation systems are needed to sustain and increase the provision…

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      Global gender and environment outlook 2016

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      Describes policy options and concrete opportunities to contribute to the future we want - a future of justice and equality that leaves no one behind. This report examines a wide…

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      Guidelines for national waste management strategies: moving from challenges to opportunities

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      In June 2012 the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development adopted, as part of the main outcome document, The Future we Want , a call for countries to develop and…

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      GEO-5 for business: impacts of changing environment on the corporate sector

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      Builds on the findings of UNEP’s fifth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-5) report, released in June 2012. GEO-5 assessed the current state and trends of the global environment, in which population…

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      Integrating the environment in urban planning and management: key principles and approaches for cities in the 21st century

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      This report is intended to encourage and support urban decision-makers as it recognizes that action taken in towns and cities is essential for addressing global environmental problems, and with an…

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      Global Environment Outlook

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      An analysis of the conditions of the global environment, highlighting key global concerns and making recommendations for policy action.

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