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The Circular and Fair ICT Pact: A Procurement Lead Partnership to Accelerate the Transition to a Sustainable ICT Sector
(2022-07)The purpose of this publication is to implement a procurement strategy that accelerates the market for circular and fair ICT and contribute to a more sustainable ICT sector. -
UNEP SPP Mission and Support to CFIT
(2022-07)To accelerate the world’s transition towards more Sustainable Consumption and Production policies and practices by supporting our member States in the implementation of sustainable public procurement, and developing tools ... -
Harnessing Nature to Build Climate Resilience: Scaling Up the Use of Ecosystem-based Adaptation
(2022-07)Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) has the potential to significantly enhance the resilience of society to climate change and could be a key part of national and global adaptation efforts. However, despite growing interest ... -
Regional Strategy for the Control of Lionfish in the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) - CEP Technical Report 77
(Mesoamerican Reef Fund, 2014)The intent of this strategy, shared with the Regional Strategy for the Control of Invasive Lionfish in the Wider Caribbean Region, is to facilitate this collaboration in order to provide a framework for action to: 1. Promote ... -
Regional Strategy for the Control of Invasive Lionfish in the Wider Caribbean: International Coral Reef Initiative - CEP Technical Report 76
(International Coral Reef Initiative, 2013)The lionfish is the first reef fish invasive species to become established in the Wider Caribbean Region threatening coral reef ecosystems and associated ecological and economic benefits. Although eradication is now unlikely, ... -
Environmental Courts and Tribunals – 2021: A Guide for Policy Makers
(2022-07)This UNEP 2021 ECT Guide is designed to provide an overview for policymakers, judges, academics, and stakeholders who are interested in improving the adjudication of environmental disputes. It identifies features of ECTs, ... -
Caribbean Island OPRC Plan 2012 - CEP Technical Report 75
(2012)In summary, the overall objective of the Plan is to provide a cooperative scheme for mutual assistance from member States, Territories, and organizations in the event of a major oil spill incident which exceeds the ... -
Operational Assessment Workshop Best Practices for Running Wastewater Utilities: An Effective Utility Management Workshop - CEP Technical Report 70
(2012)This Regional Baseline Assessment Study is intended to assist the United Nation Environment Programme-Caribbean Regional Coordinating Unit (UNEP-CAR/RCU in) the design and implementation of future capacity building activities ... -
A Stranding Guide to the Marine Mammals Of the Wider Caribbean Region: An Introductory Field Guide for Stranding Responders - CEP Technical Report 74
(2012)This spiral-bound, water-resistant field guide is designed to provide an accurate and easy way to identify stranded marine mammal species for stranding network volunteers, the general public and specialists. The guide ... -
Regional Strategic Action Plan to Minimize the Transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens in Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments Wider Caribbean Region - CEP Technical Report 69
(2012-05)The specific objectives of the proposed SAP are to: 1. Ensure effective co-ordination and support of the ballast water related activities through the establishment of an adequate institutional framework; 2. Increase awareness ... -
Toolkit for Institutional, Policy and Legislative Improvements in Support of the IWCAM Approach in Caribbean SIDS - CEP Technical Report 68
(2008-05)The Toolkit is a resource that: • Lays out tools and instruments for key government officials; • Assists in building capacity at regional and national levels to understand the requirements of the LBS Protocol; • Increases ... -
Charting a New Course for Wastewater Management in the Wider Caribbean Region: GEF CReW’s Journey - CEP Technical Report 94
(2016-05)The proper collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater is essential to protecting human health as well as to protect the natural environment. The Caribbean Sea Ecosystem Assessment (CARSEA) , 2007, also found that ... -
Hot Spot Assessment Diagnostic Tool for SIDS - CEP Technical Report 95
(2016)Rapid Watershed Hot-Spot Risk Assessment Tool: North western Coastal Water Quality - Demonstration Project for St. Lucia. The purpose of this assessment tool is to capture information on the pollution risk associated ... -
OzoNews Volume XXII - 30 June 2022
(2022-06-30)In this issue: 1. Kigali Amendment latest ratifications 2. 44th meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties 3. UNEP & partners raise profile on cold chain with support of world-renowned chefs 4. SunSmart ... -
Cooling Keeps Food Fresh: World Refrigeration Day, 26 June 2022 - OzoNews Volume XXII
(2022-06-26)Cooling Keeps Food Fresh is a global campaign launched by The United Nations Environment Programme, OzonAction, Chefs4thePlanet, and Global Food Cold Chain Council, to celebrate World Refrigeration Day, June 26. The campaign ... -
Concept Note - Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE): Towards Just Transitions
(2022-07)The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) has noted that, in a circular economy, ‘products and materials are designed in such a way that they can be reused, remanufactured recycled or recovered and thus maintained in ... -
Circular Economy and Green Recovery - Working Paper
(2022-07)The present document explores how circular economy approaches can contribute to a green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn caused by lockdowns. Governments, world over, reacted to the pandemic ... -
Circular Economy and Climate Change
(2022-07)The present document explores the nexus between circular economy and climate change and offers insights on how circular approaches can strengthen climate action. We are confronted with three interrelated environmental ... -
Valuing the Costs and Benefits of Improved Wastewater Management: Part II: Economic Valuation Methodology Guidance - CEP Technical Report 93
(2015-10)Our recommended approach to economic valuation to influence decision-makers on investment in wastewater treatment follows the three-phased approach recommended by Waite et al., 2014 in Coastal Capital: Economic Valuation ...
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