Browsing Knowledge Repository by Subject "DRINKING WATER"
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Catalogue of Technologies to Address the Risks of Contamination of Water Bodies with Plastics and Microplastics
(2020)In this catalogue there are brief descriptions of technologies that can be implemented to address the contamination of water bodies by plastics and microplastics. For each technology the information provided includes a ... -
Chapter 4: Freshwater-related ecosystems - Measuring Progress: Water-related Ecosystems and the SDGs
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2023-03)Many relationships were identified as significant for freshwater-related ecosystems. This chapter explores the significance of such relationships and whether such relationships are confirmed by scientific evidence. -
Characterisation and Assessment of Groundwater Quality Concerns in Asia-Pacific Region: The Aquifers of the Asian-Pacific Region - An Invaluable but Fragile Resource
(1996)The purpose of this report is both to inform and advise. It assesses the current and likely future groundwater quality problems, both natural and anthropogenic, in the region and identifies the principal threats to the ... -
Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Drinking Water System with Zero Plastic Packaging
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2022-09)This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is ... -
Clean Water and Sanitation: Ensure Availability and Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation for All
(2017)More than 90 percent of the world’s people now have access to improved water sources. In the past 25 years 2.1 billion people gained access to improved sanitation facilities. At the same time the share of people practicing ... -
Cleaner Production in Breweries - A Workbook for Trainers First Edition
(1996)This package is one of a series that provides practical support material to Teachers and trainers wishing to commence or enrich their curriculum with up-to-date approaches in environmental management. -
Compendium of WHO and other UN Guidance on Health and Environment
(World Health Organization, 2021)This compendium provides a systematic compilation of published guidance from WHO and other UN organizations on all major areas of health and the environment. This guidance also includes information about ways to raise ... -
Discussion Paper on Options for Facilitating Improved Coordination of Policies Across the Global Nitrogen Cycle: Implementing United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) Resolution 4/14 and UNEA Resolution 5/2 on Sustainable Nitrogen Management
(2023)Discussion paper on options for facilitating improved coordination of policies across the global nitrogen cycle: Implementing United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) Resolution 4/14 and UNEA Resolution 5/2 on sustainable ... -
Disinfectants and Disinfectant By-Products - Environmental Health Criteria 216
(2000)Chlorine (Cl,) has been widely used throughout the world as a chemical disinfectant, serving as the principal barrier to microbial contaminants in drinking-water. The noteworthy biocidal attributes of chlorine have been ... -
Draft Mapping Report and Preliminary Findings of the Assessment of the Fourth Programme for the Development and Review of Environmental law (Montevideo IV) - Discussion Draft
(2018)This draft report is a component of the independent assessment of Montevideo IV, mandated by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and which is currently being undertaken by the Evaluation Office of UN Environment. ... -
Environmental and Health Impacts of Pesticides and Fertilizers and Ways of Minimizing Them: Envisioning a chemical-safe world: Annexes to Chapter 4.3 – Adverse Environmental Effects of Pesticide Use
(2022-07)This annexes include: Annex 4.3-1 Recent reviews of pesticide concentrations in surface water bodies and their risks to aquatic life (Included are reviews published between 2010 and 2020); Annex 4.3-2 Recent reviews and ... -
Europe’s Environment: The Seventh Pan-European Environmental Assessment
(2022-10)The seventh pan-European environmental assessment gives an insight into the progress achieved in environmental protection, a cornerstone of life and human health, but also highlights the numerous challenges that need to ... -
Fourth Programme for the Development and Periodic Review of Environmental Law: Note by the Executive Director
(2008)The annex to the present note contains the draft fourth Programme for the Development and Periodic Review of Environmental Law (Montevideo Programme IV) as contained in the annex to the report of the meeting of senior ... -
Global Drinking Water Quality Index Development and Sensitivity Analysis Report
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2007)As the principal United Nations body on environment, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) had been tasked by UN-Water to lead on freshwater quality and aquatic ecosystem data and information inputs to the World Water ... -
Integrated Baseline Study: Port-à-Piment Watershed - Sud Department, Haiti
(2013)This report provides a platform to measure indicators of development and poverty reduction over a multi-year time frame. It is also part of ongoing scientific research to understand the interaction and linkage of elements ... -
Monitoring Plastics in Rivers and Lakes: Guidelines for the Harmonization of Methodologies
(2021)The purpose of this report is to provide guidelines for the assessment of plastic contamination, from macro- to microplastics, in freshwater environments. It provides the most current procedures for monitoring and ... -
Monitoring Plastics in Rivers and Lakes: Guidelines for the Harmonization of Methodologies - Technical Summary for Policy Makers
(2021)The purpose of this report is to provide guidelines for the assessment of plastic contamination, from macro- to microplastics, in freshwater environments. It provides the most current procedures for monitoring and analysing ... -
Overview Report III: Existing National, Regional, and Global Regulatory Frameworks Addressing Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)
(2017-07)This report aims to serve as a compendium of information that provides an overview of existing national, regional and global regulatory frameworks and policy initiatives that address EDCs. In particular, the report has a ... -
Phenol Spill in Sitnica/Sitnice and Ibar/Iber: UNEP/OCHA Assessment Mission Report
(2003)An assessment mission report