Browsing Knowledge Repository by Subject "DATABASES"
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An Analysis of Deforestation and Associated Environmental Hazards in Northern Thailand: A Joint Thailand-UNEP/GRID Case Study - GRID Case Study Series NO. 3
(1990)This report is a summary of the joint activities carried out by a number of departments of the Government of Thailand, UNEP - ROAP and GRID. The project was devoted to an analysis of deforestation and associated environmental ... -
Background Document for Agenda Item 2: Preparations for the special session on the commemoration of the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP@50) - [World Environment Situation Room (WESR)]
(2021-11)This note serves as a background document for consideration of agenda item 2: Preparations for the special session on the commemoration of the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP@50), sub-item (a) ... -
Bagmati Zone, Nepal: Maps and Graphics – GRID Case Study Series No. 6
Nepal Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities have been conducted to demonstrate the use of Geographic Information System technology for the planning process in Nepal and establish GIS capabilities at ICIMOD. -
Cleaner Production: A Guide to Sources of Information
(1998)Obtaining information on cleaner production can be a challenging task of sifting through the seemingly endless amount of resources that are constantly changing. Not only is new information being made available every day, ... -
Data Base on the Mediterranean
(1986)This report is a draft of the third version of the Blue PLAN Data Base on the Mediterranean, the definitive. This report is only an "extract" from the Blue Plan Data Base which contains today nearly 100 000 data. -
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity Valuation Database - Manual
(The Sustainable Ecosystems Team at the Scotland’s Rural College, 2013)The Manual presents an overview and explains the potential uses and functions of the TEEB Valuation Database. The Manual discusses the origin of the database; describes its content and structure; outlines its contents and ... -
Environmental Data and Information System: Simarna the Cuban Experience - CEP Technical Report 10
(1991)This document details the Cuban experience with Environmental Data and Information System (SIMARNA), which has been in operation in that country since mid-1989. The original purpose of SIMARNA was to serve as a descriptive ... -
Environmental Information Systems in Georgia
(1995)Agenda 21, Chapter 40, on information for decision-making, outlines two program areas for bridging the data gap and improving information availability to ensure sustainable development. According to this guiding document, ... -
Environmental Information Systems in the Russian Federation
(1995)The report is based on research carried out from September to November 1994, when the first draft was compiled. The text was then further revised and updated in 1995. The scope of the research included interviews with local ... -
Environmental Information: Issues and Sources of Information - Amended Lecture Notes of the Workshops in Nairobi/Kenya, 15-26 November 1993 and Bangkok/Thailand, 27 February-10 March 1995
(1995)This publication is a summary of the first week of the training workshops, containing the amended versions of the lecture notes prepared by two resource persons from the British Library's Environmental Information Service, ... -
Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a UNEP/GRID-Compatible Environmental Information Network in Hungary
(1995)This feasibility report assesses the environmental information systems capacities and needs in Hungary, and proposes actions necessary for strengthening the existing capacities to improve access to environmental information ... -
GIS Awareness Package in Agricultural Research
(1997)GIS awareness/analysis in agricultural research -
Global Digital Datasets for Land Degradation Studies: a GIS Approach - GRID Case Study Series No. 4
(1991)This report describes GRID's work in assembling the core data sets used in the production of the global and regional sections of the thematic atlas. Its aim is to serve as a source of background information rather than as ... -
Global Water Quality Monitoring - GEMS/Water: A 50 year History
This document presents the mission, activities and achievements of GEMS/Water during its 50 years history, summarizing reports and studies published at international level and by institutions and scientists in participating ... -
GRID Data Distribution Policy - GRID Information Series No. 17
(1990)This GRID Data Release Policy statement describes the types of data which have been collected, the archive and the guidelines for release of the data. -
GRID Pilot Phase 1985-87: Final Report - GRID Information Series No. 14
(1988)ThiS pilot phase of GRID had four objectives; The development of geographic information systems (GIS) methodologies and procedures for constructing, manipulating and making available to users global environmental data sets ... -
GRID Pilot Project: An Interim Status Report - GRID Information Series No. 9
(1987)GRID serves as a switchboard for environmental data and gives access to information synthesized from global, regional and national monitoring of the Earth's environment. -
GRIDs Network Services: UNEP Environmental Data Centres in support to environmental governance and policies
(2022-07)The Global Resource Information Database (GRID) is a worldwide network of environmental data centres created by UNEP in the mid-1980s. GRID-Centres are made of a team of data scientists who on top of their technical expertise ... -
Guidelines for Interoperability of the WESR CCA with Regional Knowledge and Data Hubs and other Platforms
(2021)This document contains Guidelines for Interoperability of the electronic platform of the World Environment Situation Room – Common Country Analysis (WESR CCA) with other electronic platforms, namely the UN Regional Economic ... -
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 ...