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African Ocean Governance Strategy: Scoping Study and Gap Analysis
(2020)The purpose of this paper is to carry out a scoping study and gap analysis that examines existing ocean governance mechanism; and to provide recommendations that may provide elements of a concise African Strategy on ocean ... -
Climate Change Strategy for the Nairobi Convention
(2016)The Climate Change Strategy for the Western Indian Ocean region is an operational framework to foster regional cooperation in addressing the impacts of climate change by assessing the degree of preparedness and the ... -
Economics of Peatlands Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Management: A Policy Report for the Global Peatlands Initiative
(2021)This policy report examines the current status of peatlands globally, assesses the benefits and costs of peatlands, and identifies policies for peatlands conservation, restoration and sustainable management. This report ... -
The Fourth Periodic Report on the State of Acid Deposition in East Asia - Part III: Executive Summary
(2021-12)This is the Fourth Periodic Report on the State of Acid Deposition in East Asia (PRSAD4), describing the outcomes of 20 years of EANET activities (2000-2019). The PRSAD4 is comprised of three parts; Part I: Regional ... -
Freshwater Strategic Priorities 2022–2025 to Implement UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy
(2022-03)Water and water-related ecosystems play a fundamental role in the health of the environment, providing services to people and communities and combating the impacts of climate change and all economic activities. Working on ... -
Harnessing Nature to build Climate Resilience : Scaling up the use of Ecosystem-based Adaptation - Executive Summary
(United Nations Environment Programme, 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 ... -
Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa - Summary for Decision Makers
(2022-11)The Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa is the result of a scientifically underpinned process aimed at catalyzing and supporting transformative development in ... -
La Dimensión ambiental en la planificación del desarrollo sostenible en Costa Rica: La aplicación de un enfoque integrado para la implementación de los ODS
(2018)Esta nota presenta información práctica respecto a las brechas, retos y áreas de oportunidad de Costa Rica para avanzar en una planificación de largo plazo que integre la dimensión ambiental y logre el desarrollo sostenible ... -
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Strategy and Action Plan
(2020)The objectives of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Strategy are to: ◾ Ensure that evidence-based monitoring, evaluation and learning is managed as part of the Programme and project cycles of the Special Programme; ... -
Polychlorinated Biphenyls Phase-out Plan: Disposal of PCB Oils contained in Transformers and Disposal of Capacitors containing PCBs in Southern Africa (GEF Project 5532)
(2023-04)Towards meeting the Stockholm Convention obligations of (1) phasing out the use of PCB by 2025 and (2) making determined efforts designed to lead to ESM of waste liquid containing PCB and equipment contaminated with PCB ... -
A Qualitative Study on Risks and Opportunities of Plastic Credit Financing Instruments Being Introduced into the Informal Waste Management Sector - Executive Summary Document. Working Paper
(2022)This study aims to bridge existing research gaps and bring to light a better understanding of the potential risks and opportunities associated with the introduction of plastic credits to the informal waste management ... -
Quarterly Report to the 151st Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives: Ninth Issue - April to June 2020
(2020)COVID-19 response and impact remained a critical factor during this period. There were opportunities for innovation and there was a greater appreciation of the importance of nature-based solutions and the link between ... -
Regional Strategy for the Control of Lionfish in the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) - CEP Technical Report 77
(Mesoamerican Reef Fund, 2014)The intent of this strategy, shared with the Regional Strategy for the Control of Invasive Lionfish in the Wider Caribbean Region, is to facilitate this collaboration in order to provide a framework for action to: 1. Promote ... -
Regional Strategy for the Control of Invasive Lionfish in the Wider Caribbean: International Coral Reef Initiative - CEP Technical Report 76
(International Coral Reef Initiative, 2013)The lionfish is the first reef fish invasive species to become established in the Wider Caribbean Region threatening coral reef ecosystems and associated ecological and economic benefits. Although eradication is now unlikely, ... -
A Roadmap for Sustainable Waste Management and Resource Circulation in South Asia, 2019-2030
(2019)‘A Roadmap for Sustainable Waste Management and Resource Circulation in South Asia, 2019-2030’ report facilitates integration of the global waste management goals and priorities into the regional and national development ... -
Sea Turtle Recovery Action Plan for Jamaica - CEP Technical Report No. 54
(2011)The primary objective of this document is to present a strategy for a national effort to ensure sustained recovery of depleted sea turtle stocks. To reach this objective, the authors of this document, with the assistance ... -
Sustainable Fashion: Communication Strategy 2021 - 2024
(2022-10)The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to the climate and ecological crisis. It is nature intensive, reliant on fossil fuels, polluting throughout its value chain and wasteful to the extreme. It is also ... -
The PROVIA Guidance on Assessing Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation to Climate Change - Summary
(United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 2013)The PROVIA Guidance on Assessing Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation to Climate Change provides a framework for considering the full range of approaches to VIA assessment. It aims to help professionals such as researchers, ...
