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A bird's eye view on Flyways: a brief tour by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
(UNEP, 2009)Birds eye view on Flyways is the first publication by CMS to bring together the key facts about migratory birds, their populations, the threats they face along the way, the benefits they bring to people and the environment ... -
A brief encounter with ontology in the context of environmental monitoring
Large-scale monitoring endeavours generate a suite of informatics challenges ranging from data acquisition and handling to analysis and synthesis. In this complex space, there is a need to ensure meaningful communication ... -
A Brief on key Indicators released by the Bureau during the Month of September 2013 - Uganda
(Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 2013)In the month of September, the Bureau disseminated key findings including: A) Revised Annual GDP estimates for FY 2012/13 B) Inflation for September 2013 C) The Uganda National Panel Survey 2009/10 - 2011/12 D) Child Labour ... -
A case for climate neutrality: case studies on moving towards a low carbon economy United Nations Environment Programme
(2009)The publication presents concrete case studies from within the UNEP-led Climate Neutral Network (CN Net) that showcase concrete initiatives undertaken by diverse actors in a variety of sectors on moving towards climate ... -
A close?knit tribal region in the northern Philippines converts from whole ore amalgamation to Hg?free gold mining
A close?knit tribal region in the northern Philippines converts from whole ore amalgamation to Hg?free gold mining -
A comprehensive review of constraints to improved management of fertilizers in China and mitigation of diffuse water pollution from agriculture
Complex and inter-related factors explain the excessive use of fertilizer observed in many intensive farming systems in China. This review provides an original and contemporary synthesis of these factors. -
A framework for shaping sustainable lifestyles: determinants and strategies
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2016)People make hundreds of thousands of decisions during the course of their lives. For the lucky among us, those decisions will vary widely. No matter how we choose, the lifestyles we end up living – or, in some cases, are ... -
A global overview of forest protected areas on the World Heritage List.
(UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), 1997)This working paper provides a global overview of the current coverage of forest protected areas on the World Heritage List and suggests potential forest areas which may merit future nomination to this prestigious List. ... -
A global overview of protected areas on the World Heritage list of particular importance for biodiversity
(UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), 2000)This working paper provides a global overview of the current coverage of existing World Heritage Sites of particular importance for the conservation of biodiversity, and suggests existing protected areas of significant ... -
A global overview of tropical marine, coastal and small island ecosystems and the World Heritage List
(2001)A Global Strategy for a balanced and representative World Heritage List was adopted by the World Heritage Committee in 1994. Its aim is to ensure that the List reflects the world's cultural and natural diversity of outstanding ... -
A global overview of wetland and marine protected areas on the World Heritage List
(UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), 1997)This working paper provides a global overview of the current coverage of existing World Heritage sites with wetland and marine values and suggests potential wetland areas which may merit future nomination to the World ... -
A guide for managing mercury waste at household and community level Brochure
A guide for managing mercury waste at household and community level Brochure -
A guide for managing mercury waste at household and community level Brochure
A guide for managing mercury waste at household and community level Brochure -
A guide to Afghanistan's 2007 environmental law
(2008)The purpose of this brochure is to give the Afghan people, and other interested persons, a basic overview as to why and how the Law was developed, and the implications of the Law for the ordinary person and the government. ... -
A guide to world resources 2002-2004: decisions for the earth
(UNEP, 2002)In this issue of World Resources, we focus on environmental governance—the processes and institutions we use to make decisions about the environment. Our four organizations endorse the Monterrey Consensus, which contains ... -
A handbook for the indigenous and community conserved areas registry
(2010)Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs) are a globally significant type of managed areas governed by local or indigenous communities for conservation and cultural purposes. Their contributions to biodiversity ... -
A Handbook on Governance and Socioeconomics of Large Marine Ecosystems.
(2007)Related documents to the 9th Global Meeting of the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans -
A Manual for Regional Seas on the Ecosystem Approach to Managing Human Activities Affecting the Marine Environment
Presentation at the 9th Global Meeting of the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans -
A manual for water and waste management: what the tourism industry can do to improve its performance
(UNEP, 2003)This manual provides guidelines and examples of how tourism operations can achieve positive results and minimize harm to a community's ecological and physical systems. Specific case studies highlight larger hotel chains, ...
