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UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Advisory Board: Call for Applications
(2023-03)On 1 March 2019, under Resolution 73/284, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2021–2030 as the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (UN Decade) with the primary aim to ‘prevent, halt and reverse the ... -
Song of the Sundarbans - A Preview from the “Earth Defenders” Graphic Novella
(2023-03)Six original stories that shine a spotlight on environmental defenders, climate change, and the urgent need to protect human rights in the environmental context. -
Terms of Reference for the Technical Advisory Group to the Executive Director
(2023-03)With the view to facilitating implementation, the UNEP Executive Director decided to establish an informal Technical Advisory Group to advise her in carrying out her responsibilities under Resolution 5/8. The purpose of ... -
EW-MFA Compiler
(2023-03)The EW-MFA Compiler supports countries to build Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounts. As well as providing the basic structure required for these accounts, a number of simple tools are also included for the calculation of ... -
Metal Ore Compilation Worksheets for National Statistical Offices
(2023-03)The “Metal ore compilation worksheets for national statistical offices” spreadsheet is a tool for national statistical offices to compile data on the domestic extraction of metal ores to build Economy-Wide Material Flow ... -
Metal Ores Reporting Questionnaire for Mine Operators
(2023-03)The “Metal ores reporting questionnaire for mine operators” spreadsheet is a tool for mine operators to report data on the domestic extraction of metal ores. This data can then be aggregated by national statistical offices ... -
Nature4Cities: Nature-based Solutions in 13 Cities in Latin America & the Caribbean 2021-2024
(2023-02)Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is the second most urbanized region in the world, with more than 8 out of 10 inhabitants living in urban areas, many of which face immense risks due to climate change. Nature4Cities, ... -
Building Resilience of Urban Populations with Ecosystem-based Solutions in Lao PDR
(2023-02)Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events in Lao PDR. This coupled with inadequate urban planning and drainage systems are leading to severe flooding in the major cities of Vientiane, ... -
Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: City-university Collaboration for Plastic-free cities
(2023-02)Mismanaged plastic waste continues to pose a challenge in developing countries such as the Philippines. The mismanagement of plastic waste is also the result of the limited recycling infrastructure available to support ... -
Lao PDR: Building Resilience of Urban Populations in Lao PDR with Ecosystem-based Solutions [Project Brief]
(2023-02)Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events in Lao PDR. This coupled with inadequate urban planning and drainage systems are leading to severe flooding in the major cities of Vientiane, ... -
Lao PDR: Building Resilience of Urban Populations with Ecosystem-based Solutions - Environmental and Social Safeguarding Measures
(2023-02)The Environment and Social Action plan of the project aims to enhance positive impact through increasing the provision of the ecosystem services, providing support to biodiversity and conservation values, improving ... -
Partners in the Amazon: Building Climate Resilience through Transboundary Water Cooperation
(2023-02)In the Amazon river basin, climate change effects are felt primarily through water. To address challenges in this complex and interconnected system, the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) promotes regional ... -
Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Sustainable and Ethical Collection Infrastructure for Plastic Waste
(2023-02)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 ... -
Circular Solutions for Plastic pollution: Fostering Collaboration for Upcycling and Circularity in the Philippines
(2023-02)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 ... -
Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: An Incentive Model for Behaviour Change in Managing Plastic Waste
(2023-02)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 ...