Unep Annual Report 2008
Title | Unep Annual Report 2008 PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations |
Publisher | UNEP/Earthprint |
Pages | 106 |
Release | 2009-05-31 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9789280729979 |
This summary of UNEP's activities in 2008 provides an overview of the organization's contribution to the fight against climate change in a year in which unequivocal evidence established that global warming is the defining challenge of our era. The report also looks at the broad range of other activities carried out by UNEP as it follows its mandate to provide environmental leadership and promote sustainable development.
UNEP Annual Report
Title | UNEP Annual Report PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations |
Publisher | UNEP/Earthprint |
Pages | 80 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9280725459 |
This report details the goals and activities of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote global sustainable development and environmental issues during 2004, as well as providing information on the organisation's funding, structure, personnel and offices around the world. Topics covered include: the response to the Asian tsunami emergency; women, health and the environment; sustainable business and industry; international environmental governance; combating climate change; freshwater and sanitation; sustainable land use; and conserving biodiversity.
United Nations University
Title | United Nations University PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations University |
Publisher | |
Pages | 53 |
Release | 2008 |
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UNEP Year Book 2008
Title | UNEP Year Book 2008 PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Harrison |
Publisher | UNEP/Earthprint |
Pages | 60 |
Release | 2008-03-19 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9789280728774 |
This is the fifth in the series of annual reports linked to the UNEP Global Environment Outlook which seeks to bridge the gap between science and policy by reviewing major global and regional environmental issues and policy developments during the year 2006. The UNEP Year Book 2008 highlights the increasing complexity and interconnections of climate change, ecosystem integrity, human well-being, and economic development. It examines the emergence and influence of economic mechanisms and market driven approaches for addressing environmental degradation. It describes recent research findings and policy decisions that affect our awareness of and response to changes in our global environment. In three sections, the UNEP Year Book 2008 focuses on recent environmental events, developments, and scientific findings
UNEP Year Book
Title | UNEP Year Book PDF eBook |
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Pages | 51 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Environmental impact analysis |
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Overview of major global and regional environmental issues and development that shaped policy decisions and actions during the course of the year; Emerging challenges--new findings presenting scientific progress made in the year that may assist society in recognizing and better understanding emerging environmental issues and help decision makers in designing adequate responses; GEO indicators highlighting some of the key global and regional environmental issues and trends that have been identified in GEO reports.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Annual Reports
Title | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Annual Reports PDF eBook |
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Dead Planet, Living Planet
Title | Dead Planet, Living Planet PDF eBook |
Author | C. Nellemann |
Publisher | UNEP/Earthprint |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9788277010830 |
This rapid response assessment delineates case studies that have successfully implemented ecological restoration projects that range in scope from agriculture to health and waste water management. The report chronicles these projects from inception to design to application. It ultimately proposes future directions for modelling and support while continuing the efforts of the UNEP "To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations".