Browsing Knowledge Repository by Author "DELC"
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Compilation of Internationally Agreed Environmental Goals and Objectives
United Nations Environment Programme (, 2012)This booklet contains a compilation of existing internationally agreed environmental goals and objectives, which have ?been drawn from the outcome documents of relevant United Nations summits and conferences, resolutions ... -
Compliance mechanisms under selected multilateral environmental agreements
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2007)This report seeks to perform a comparative analysis of compliance mechanisms under selected multilateral environment agreements (MEAs). Nineteen MEAs were selected on the basis of their being global in scope, widely ratified ... -
Environmental reporting for African journalists: a handbook of key environmental issues and concepts
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2006)The dynamic nature of environmental information calls for concerted, consistent and informed environmental reporting. This handbook amplifies the call and presents journalists with the tools of delivering such reporting. ... -
Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2007)This glossary of terms and acronyms aims to provide a support tool not only for those that are frequently engaged in negotiations under various multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs), but also for those involved in ... -
Green breakthroughs: solving environmental problems through innovative policies and law
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2008)This booklet is called Green Breakthroughs because it describes policies and laws that have been used effectively to solve environmental problems. Success stories are drawn from 45 individual countries, as well as from ... -
Guide for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2007)The guide serves MEA negotiators to acquire knowledge respectively broaden their knowledge on the process of negotiations of MEAs in all stages: From the preparations at home, to the negotiations at conferences and finally ... -
Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2005)Integrated water resource management (IWRM) incorporating an ecosystem approach is a key building block for achieving the water, sanitation and human settlement targets of the Millennium Development Goals. It is evident ... -
Guidebook On National Legislation For Adaptation To Climate Change
United Nations Environment Programme (2011)This Guidebook, which is based on the outcome of a UNEP pilot project that was carried out in three South East Asian countries in 2009-2010 - Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam - is intended to serve as a tool to help decision-makers ... -
Judicial Handbook on Environmental Law
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2005)This handbook is intended to enable national judges in all types of tribunals in both civil law and common law jurisdictions to identify environmental issues coming before them and to be aware of the range of options ... -
Labour and the environment: a natural synergy
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2007)This publication addresses the synergy between labour and the environment, linking the work of UNEP to the role workers can play in the implementation of environmentally sustainable development strategies. The publication ... -
Manual on compliance with and enforcement of multilateral environmental agreements
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2006)This Manual expands upon UNEP Guidelines on Compliance with and Enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), adopted in 2002. The Manual explains various tools for negotiating, implementing, and enforcing ... -
Natural allies: UNEP and civil society
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2004)The planet's ecosystems are facing unprecedented challenges. Reversing global environmental declines demands the full and effective participation of all sectors of society. Natural Allies provides a clear picture of how ... -
Negotiating and implementing MEAs: a manual for NGOs
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People and Reefs: Successes and Challenges on the Management of Marine Protected Areas - UNEP Regional Seas Report and Studies No. 176
United Nations Environment Programme (2004)This publication contains case studies from four Regional Seas Programmes -
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological diversity, CBD (2004) expanded programme of work on forest biological diversity
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, 2004)The objectives of the Convention are the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. ... -
Selected texts of legal instruments in international environmental law
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2005)This book details the selected texts of legal instruments in international environmental law. This will benefit those engaged in development, application and enforcement of environmental law and to contribute towards the ... -
Sourcebook of Opportunities for Enhancing Cooperation among the Biodiversity Related Conventions at National and Regional Levels
United Nations Environment Programme (United Nations Environment Programme, 2015)The Sourcebook focuses on what can be achieved through cooperation among those implementing the Biodiversity-related Conventions at national and regional levels. It provides practical examples, checklists, lessons learnt ... -
The greening of water law: managing freshwater resources for people and the environment
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2010)A central challenge facing nations today is how to ensure that both people and the natural environment have adequate freshwater to sustain and nourish their existence. -
UNEP global judges programme
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2005)This book presents an overview of UNEPs Global Judges Programme, and describes the process by which the programme has been initiated, strengthened and expanded throughout the years and especially as a follow up to the UNEP ... -
UNEP handbook for drafting laws on energy efficiency and renewable energy resources
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2007)With its emphasis on adaptation to local country needs and conditions, this handbook describes key environmental and implementation issues associated with efficiency and renewable energy resources, presenting legislative ...