Browsing Knowledge Repository by Subject "carbon"
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2002 report of the aerosols, sterilants, miscellaneous uses and carbon tetrachloride technical options committee (ATOC)
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2003)More than 10 billion aerosol products were used worldwide in 2001, the largest amount on record for this industry. Commercial use of aerosols developed after the Second World War based on the unique properties offered by ... -
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 survey of methods for analysing groundwater Recharge in arid and semi-arid region
(UNEP, 2002)This publication is a compilation of methods that have been used for analysing groundwater recharge in arid and semi-arid regions around the world. Some of these are direct methods, such as the soil moisture budget by ... -
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Blue carbon: the role of healthy oceans in binding carbon
(UNEP, 2009)This report explores the potential for mitigating the impacts of climate change by improved management and protection of marine ecosystems and especially the vegetated coastal habitat, or blue carbon sinks. The objective ... -
Building Inclusive Green Economies: South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication - Our Planet September 2013
(UNEP, 2013)This issue of Our Planet is dedicated to South-South South Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication -
Carbon and biodiversity: a demonstration Atlas
(UNEP, 2008)The demonstration atlas, launched at the 14th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, shows that areas high in both carbon and biodiversity do exist and can be identified by ... -
Carbon in Drylands: Desertification, Climate Change and Carbon Finance
(Trumper, K., Ravilious, C., Dickson, B., 2008)This paper reviews the potential for carbon sequestration in dryland ecosystems, which includes forests, but also covers other habitats, such as grasslands, and, importantly, soils. It also considers ways in which carbon ... -
Carbon, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services: Exploring Co-benefits Cambodia
(UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), 2010)The benefits of actions to maintain and enhance carbon stocks for climate change mitigation can be increased by taking into account the distribution not only of carbon, but of other ecosystem services, such as biodiversity. ... -
Carbon, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services: Exploring Co-benefits Ecuador
(UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), 2010)The benefits of actions to maintain and enhance carbon stocks for climate change mitigation can be increased by taking into account the relationship between the distributions of carbon, biodiversity, and other factors of ... -
Carbon, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services: Exploring Co-benefits Tanzania
(UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), 2009)When planning efforts to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, the benefits could be increased by taking account of the distribution not only of carbon, but of other ecosystem services such as ... -
Climate change starters guidebook: an issues guide for education planners and practitioners
(UNEP, 2011)This guidebook is intended to support educators in developing their understanding of the science of climate change, observed and anticipated impacts, and different possible responses. The guidebook also covers the ... -
Climate finance for cities and buildings: a handbook for local governments
(UNEP, 2014)The objectives of this Handbook are to help raise awareness among local stakeholders regarding climate finance and its potential in the built environment, given the important role that this sector has to play in climate ... -
Climate for Life - Our Planet November 2014
(UNEP, 2014)The interaction between biodiversity, climate change and protected areas are the focus of this issue of Our Planet. Protected areas are important carbon storage facilities, so their maintenance and expansion is a key ... -
Common carbon metric for measuring energy use and reporting greenhouse gas emissions from building operations
(UNEP, 2009)Leading experts from around the world have, through extensive international cooperation, developed a universal method of measuring a building's carbon footprint. Supported by the United Nations Environment Programme, this ... -
Economic Analysis of mangrove forests: a case study in Gazi Bay, Kenya
(UNEP, 2011)This study was undertaken as part of UNEP efforts of promoting forests as a significant green economy asset for Kenya. Forests should be taken into account when calculating the national accounts because the global rush for ... -
Environmental indicators for North America
(UNEP, 2006)This report sets out a methodology for selecting and developing potential indicators to portray changes in the environments shared by Canada and the United States. -
Forests in a Green Economy: A Synthesis
(2011)This synthesis examines the critical role of forests in a green economy, and provides policy recommendations to radically transform the forest sector such that it can lead to sustainable development and poverty eradication. -
Frozen heat: a global outlook on methane gas hydrates - Volume 1
(UNEP, 2014)In 2010, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) commissioned the Global Outlook on Gas Hydrates as part of its mandate to examine the environmental aspect of key emerging issues and provide accurate and objective ... -
Frozen heat: a global outlook on methane gas hydrates - Volume 2
(UNEP, 2014)In 2010, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) commissioned the Global Outlook on Gas Hydrates as part of its mandate to examine the environmental aspect of key emerging issues and provide accurate and objective ...