Browsing Knowledge Repository by Country/Region "South Africa"
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34 Projects at A Glance: Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme
The overall objective of SWITCH Africa Green is to support 6 countries in Africa to achieve sustainable development by engaging in transition towards an inclusive green economy. -
34 Projects at a Glance: South Africa - Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme (Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa, Uganda)
The overall objective of SWITCH Africa Green is to support 6 countries in Africa to achieve sustainable development by engaging in transition towards an inclusive green economy. The priority areas are Agriculture, ... -
6 Projects at a Glance: South Africa - Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme
(2017)Projects in South Africa include Awareness Creation and Capacity Building on Eco Labelling for the Agricultural Sector, Promoting Eco-entrepreneurship In Africa, Meat Naturally Initiative: Embedding Sustainability in South ... -
6 Projects at a Glance: South Africa - Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme
This fact sheet highlights the progress in greening the business in the selected MSMEs in South Africa. The selected priority areas for South Africa are Agriculture, Manufacturing and Integrated Waste Management. -
A Regional Overview & Assessment of Marine Litter Related Activities in the Western Indian Ocean Region
(2007)The study aims to collate existing information about marine litter in the Region and use it to determine whether or not there is a need to be concerned, and to recommend a way forward. -
Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing: A Review of Existing Frameworks
(2019)This report pursues the following main objectives: (i) To provide an up-to-date overview of selected national, and as appropriate regional, policy and legal frameworks on access to genetic resources and benefit sharing ... -
Actionable Guidelines for the Implementation of Climate Smart Agriculture in South Africa
(2020)Agriculture has been identified as one of the key sectors that will contribute towards the greening of the South African economy Climate Smart Agriculture ( is widely promoted in agriculture as the best approach for ... -
Actions on Air Quality: Policies & Programmes for Improving Air quality around the World
(UNEP, 2016)This publication provides a snapshot of the progress being made to adopt and implement key actions that can significantly improve air quality. -
The Adaptation Gap Report 2017: Towards Global Assessment
(2017-11)The report explores key opportunities and challenges associated with assessing progress on adaptation at the global level. The report synthesizes information relevant for the ongoing work under the United Nations Framework ... -
Africa Mountains Atlas
(UNEP, 2014)The mountains of Africa provide water and food, rich biodiversity, recreational areas and serve as important centres of cultural integrity and heritage. However, Africa faces growing challenges in ensuring the sustainable ... -
Agenda - Workshop to Enhance inventories and Strategies under Article 8 of the Minamata Convention on Mercury in South Africa
(2024-05)Agenda of the Workshop to enhance inventories and strategies under Article 8 of the Minamata Convention on Mercury delivered in South Africa -
Air Quality Management and Assessment Capabilities in 20 Major Cities
(1996)This report assesses the components required for effective air quality management: the information inputs which are required for decision-making; how these inputs are used and how to measure their comprehensiveness, ... -
Aligning the Financial System with Sustainable Development: the coming financial climate: The inquiry’s 4th progress report
(UNEP, 2015)Across the world, a growing number of governments, regulators, standard-setters and market actors are starting to incorporate sustainability factors into the rules that govern the financial system. The Inquiry was established ... -
Appendices. Decent Work in Nature-based Solutions - A Biennial Global Report on Work and Employment in the Emerging Nature Conservation and Restoration Economy
(2022-12)NbS are increasingly seen as a way to meet the objectives of several global agreements and can be central to a just transition – if the right mix of just transition policies are implemented. But there is currently no ... -
Area Based Planning tools and Regional Cooperation in the Western Indian Ocean meeting
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Assessment of existing and future emissions reduction from the coal sector toward the implementation of the Minamata and Stockholm Conventions - GEF project ID: 10748
(2023-10)Project Objective: To demonstrate mercury and persistent organic pollutant (POP) emissions reduction potential from coal-fired power plant (CFPPs) and coal-fired industrial boiler (CFIBs) to support governments in ... -
Atlas of Africa Energy Resources
(2017)This Atlas compiles and synthesizes regional and national information. It presents the scale and distribution of energy resources, production and consumption trends, as well as the existing potential for environmentally ... -
Awareness Creation and Capacity Building on Ecolabelling for the Agricultural Sector - South Africa
(2017)The objective of the project is to build capacity to ensure policy support for Eco labelling, equip producers/service providers with relevant skills for effective implementation of Eco labelling practices and establish ... -
Building Inclusive Green Economies in Africa - Experience and Lessons Learned 2010-2015
This synthesis report provides an overview of where Africa, as a region, stands in terms of transitioning to an inclusive green economy. It draws on recent studies to summarise the prospective gains and challenges associated ... -
Call for Demo Project Concepts - Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the protection of the Western Indian Ocean from land-based sources and activities (WIOSAP)
(2018)The Contracting Parties to the Nairobi Convention have received funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to implement a Project entitled ‘Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the protection of the ...