Browsing Knowledge Repository by Topic "Education & environment"
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An Analysis of Earth System Approach to the Global Pact for the Environment - International Environmental Law-making and Diplomacy Review 2019 Chapter 4
(University of Eastern Finland, 2020)‘Earth system’ refers to Earth’s physical, chemical and biological processes interacting with one another. The system consists of the land, oceans, atmosphere and poles. It also includes the planet’s natural cycles – the ... -
Emerging Issues in International Environmental Law: The Role of the United Nations Environment Assembly - International Environmental Law-making and Diplomacy Review 2019 Chapter 2
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2020)International environmental law is a relatively young and dynamic area of international law. Over the last 50 years, the environment has emerged as an important policy area that needs international attention. The 1972 ... -
For People and Planet: The United Nations Environment Programme strategy for tackling climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, and pollution and waste from 2022—2025
In its decision 4/1, the United Nations Environment Assembly of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) requested the Executive Director of UNEP to submit for consideration and approval by the Environment Assembly ... -
Gaps and Opportunities for Synergies in International Environmental Law on Climate and Biodiversity to Promote the Sustainable Development Goals - International Environmental Law-making and Diplomacy Review 2019 Chapter 3
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2020)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a new mode of governance through shared goals instead of legally binding international agreements. Nevertheless, global action is required as the sustainability challenges ... -
GEO Matters August 2021
(31/08/2021)The still unfolding effects of the COVID-19 global health pandemic has presented humankind with new challenges, emphasized fundamental truths and enhanced need for critical review of human interaction with nature. For ... -
GEO-6 for Youth
(2021)GEO-6 states that unless we radically and urgently change our economies and our societies, we will not be able to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.One of the greatest challenges facing young ... -
Guide to Web Stories [UNEP]
(2021)Stories on our website are an effective way of communicating with our core stakeholders, including Member States, donors, partner organizations, the science community, civil society and private sector entities. This document ... -
Human Rights and Biodiversity: Key Messages
(2021)This document highlights the key human rights obligations and responsibilities with respect to biodiversity-related agreements, policies, strategies and actions. -
Human Rights and Hazardous Substances: Key Messages
(2021)Given the impact of hazardous substances on human rights including the rights to health and life, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and UNEP have issued the following Key Messages ... -
Introduction to Sustainable Consumption and Production in Africa - Second Edition; E-Learning Course - Switch Africa Green
(2019)To achieve sustainable development, national actors in Africa need to incorporate sustainable consumption and production (SCP) into national policies and planning. With the goal of scaling up learning on SCP in the region, ... -
Islam and Food Systems - Position Paper May 2021
(2021)Food plays cultural and spiritual roles for Muslims. The Qur’an makes special references to pure and lawful food and to the principles of balance, justice and health. However, our current extractive approach to food and ... -
Key Messages - Making Peace With Nature: A Scientific Blueprint to Tackle the Climate, Biodiversity and Pollution Emergencies
(2021)• Climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution add up to three self-inflicted planetary crises that are closely interconnected and put the well-being of current and future generations at unacceptable risk. • Ambitious ... -
Measuring Progress: the Environmental Dimension of the Sustainable Development Goals: Latin America and the Caribbean
(2020)This report on the environmental dimension of the SDGs in Latin America and the Caribbean aims to explore the relationship between the environment and the issues prioritized in each of the SDGs; present current data for ... -
Report on Faith for Earth Councillors Programme
(2021)UNEP’s Faith for Earth Initiative, in partnership with the United Religions Initiative (URI), launched an innovative training in 2021 to bring interfaith and intra-faith communities and institutions together around climate ... -
Report on the Launch of the Caribbean Platform of The UNEP GPA Global Wastewater Initiative (GW2I)
(2017)The is meeting was convened to review the GEF IDB/UNEP CReW Project and also to launch the Caribbean Platform of the UNEP GPA Global Wastewater Initiative (GW2I). The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Trinidad ... -
The Role of Environmental and Spiritual Ethics in Global Environmental Governance - Policy Brief
(2021)The COVID-19 pandemic has brought home the reality of pan-global challenges, and the need for paradigmatic shifts to address them. Transitioning to a more sustainable future requires a new environmental governance system ... -
The Role of Human Dignity in Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2020)'Sustainability’ – the idea that those living have a responsibility to leave for future generations an environment at least as livable as presently enjoyed – has witnessed dispersive distribution, including applications ... -
The Siena Negotiations – A Multilateral Simulation Exercise: An international Legally Binding Instrument on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction - International Environmental Law-making and Diplomacy Review 2019
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2020)This paper describes the elements, structure, course and outcomes of a negotiation simulation exercise for the University of Eastern Finland – UN Environment Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), held in ... -
UNEP@50: Narrative, Messaging and Communications Plan
(2021)Position UNEP at the forefront of a transformation of the global multilateral environmental system, towards a new social contract between people and planet