Browsing Briefs, Summaries, Policies and Strategies by Topic "Sustainable Development Goals"
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Applying Marine and Coastal Area-Based Management Approaches to Achieve Multiple Sustainable Development Goal Targets - Summary for Policy Makers. UN Regional Seas Reports and Studies No.206
(2018)This document summarises the key findings of a Technical Report exploring the potential contributions of marine and coastal area-based management approaches to Sustainable Development Goals. The document also presents a ... -
Conceptual Framework for the Development of a Global Environmental Data Strategy
(2022)This document at this stage presents a conceptual framework for the development of a Global Environmental Data Strategy, which by request of Member States, should be finalized by UNEP by 2025. This is a first draft to begin ... -
COVID-19, the Environment and Food Systems: Contain, Cope, and Rebuild Better - Key Messages
(2020)Governments around the world have invested about $12 trillion to counteract the economic effects of COVID-19. This investment could contribute to progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global climate ... -
Enfoque integrado y dimensión ambiental del desarrollo sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe
(2020)Este documento es el resultado de la revisión de los 33 informes nacionales voluntarios (INV) sobre la implementación de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible, presentados por los países de América Latina y el Caribe, ... -
Engaging with Faith-Based Organization : UN Environment Strategy
(2018-01)UN Environment is taking the lead in establishing an innovative strategy to engage and partner with faith-based organizations to deliver on Agenda 2030. -
Environment, Climate Change and Security - Foresight Brief No. 012 March 2019
(2019-03)Climate change is happening, and it is a threat to human security. The potential future effects of global climate change include more frequent wildfires, longer periods of drought in some regions, and an increase in the ... -
Environmental Variables in Multidimensional Poverty Measurement: A Practical Guide with Examples from Latin America and the Caribbean
(2018)This is a companion to the report entitled "Variables Ambientales en la medición de la pobreza multidimensional: Guía Práctica y Ejemplos de América Latina y el Caribe" -
Executive Summary - Inclusive Wealth Report 2018: Measuring Sustainability and Well-being
(2019)Inclusive Wealth Report 2018: Measuring Sustainability and Well-being -
Faith for Earth - Foresight Brief No. 008 - May 2018
(2018)To several religions, nature is sacred, has intrinsic value, and therefore demands reverent care (Taylor 2010). Utilizing the agility of these beliefs in addressing climate change, energy conservation, sustainable use of ... -
Global Environment Outlook: GEO-6 - Summary for Policymakers
(Cambridge University Press, 2019)This Summary for Policymakers highlights the findings of the sixth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) report. -
Inclusive Wealth Report 2018 - Executive Summary
(2018)The correct measure of a nation’s opulence is its inclusive wealth. Inclusive wealth is the dynamic version of income. It is the accounting value of an economy’s stock of manufactured capital, human capital, and natural ... -
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 ... -
Lifecycle Approaches to Waste: Reclaiming the Value of Waste through Innovative Lifecycle Approaches - SDG Policy Brief No. 005 October 2018
(2018-10)Waste is generated at a massive and growing rate but is not always managed appropriately, leading to greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and health hazards. With ongoing population growth and rapid urbanization, the ... -
Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Roadmap: A Journey towards a Sustainable Finance System - Executive Summary
(2018)Sustainable finance as a new paradigm considers environmental, social and governance issues that traditionally have not been included in financial and economic parameters. The new inter- national consensus is that making ... -
Mineral Resource Governance in the 21st Century: Gearing Extractive Industries Towards Sustainable Development - Summary for Policymakers and Business Leaders
(2019)This report discusses practical actions to improve the international governance architecture for mining to enhance its contribution towards sustainable development. The proposals include reaching an international consensus ... -
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 ... -
Sustainability of Sugarcane, Bagasse, Briquettes and Charcoal Value Chains in Kenya: Results and Recommendations from Implementation of the Global Bioenergy Partnership Indicators - Summary
(2019)The Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) project provides technical assistance to government officials and experts in Ethiopia and Kenya to assess the sustainability of their bioenergy sectors and to build their capacity ... -
Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Transitions in the ASEAN Region: A Resource Perspective - Summary for Policymakers
(2018)Drawing from the conclusions in the forthcoming global report of the International Resource Panel “The Weight of Cities: Resource Requirements of Future Urbanization” this regional report aims to support policy makers by ... -
Trade and Environment Briefings: Environmental Services - Policy Brief 7
(2012-06)The market for environmental services is substantial and growing, driven in part by increasing environmental regulation and changing consumer preferences. If well managed, liberalisation of trade in environmental services ... -
Trade and Environment Briefings: International Transport - Policy Brief 5
(2012-06)While international transport – aviation and maritime shipping – is an important facilitator and driver of trade, it also contributes significantly to climate change. The regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ...
