Browsing Factsheets, Infographics and Brochures by Country/Region "Africa"
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2006-2007 UNEP/ UNESCO / AAU / UNU/GVU Mainstreaming Environment and Sustainability into African Universities Partnership AWARDS for Education for Sustainable Development Innovations Programmes in African Universities
(2007)The MESA Universities Partnership aims to enhance the quality and policy relevance of university education in Africa through the implementation of environment and sustainability as an underlying topic in diverse curricula ... -
34 Projects at A Glance: Project Sheet for SWITCH Africa Green Programme
(2017)The overall objective of SWITCH Africa Green is to support 6 countries in Africa to achieve sustainable development by engaging in transition towards an inclusive green economy. -
Africa Waste Management Outlook 2018 Poster
(2018)Africa is currently recycling only 4% of its waste. A far cry from the African Union vision that “African cities will be recycling at least 50 per cent of the waste they generate by 2023”. -
African Elephant Fund
(2018-12)https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/environmental-governance -
African Elephant Fund Steering Committee
(2018)https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/environmental-governance -
African Leadership Group in Biodiversity and Development Mainstreaming
(2018)https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/environmental-governance -
Capacity Building related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements in Africa, Caribbean, and the Pacific Countries (ACP MEAs)
(2019)https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/environmental-governance -
Efficient and Climate Friendly Cooling - [Factsheet]
(2018)The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s United for Efficiency and District Energy in Cities initiatives are accelerating the global transition to energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling. Getting the right ... -
Empowering Business Development Agencies & NSAs to Advocate Sustainable Consumption & Production Practices and Support Eco Entrepreneurs in their Development & Transition Towards Green Inclusive Businesses
(2017)The objective of the project is to Empower Business Development Agencies (BDAs) & NSAs to understand the dynamics of green ecosystem and implement SCP practices to effectively serve their members & local communities for inclusive -
Enhancing Resource Productivity and Environmental Performance of MSMEs in 6 African Countries through the Concept of Industrial Symbiosis
(2017)The problem of collection, management and disposal of waste continues to feature prominently in major towns and cities across African countries. This has led into the contamination of water bodies leading to the spread of ... -
Enhancing Sustainability Through Circularity: Resumed 18th AMCEN Regular Session - “Securing people’s well-being and ensuring environmental sustainability in Africa”
(2022-09)The side event will contribute to the operationalization of the AMCEN decision and UNEA resolution on green business development, circular economy and sustainable consumption and production. -
Enhancing Sustainability Through Circularity: Resumed 18th AMCEN Regular Session - “Securing people’s well-being and ensuring environmental sustainability in Africa"
(2022-09)The side event will contribute to the operationalization of the AMCEN decision and UNEA resolution on green business development, circular economy and sustainable consumption and production. -
Global Opportunities for Long-term Development of the Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining Sector
(2018-12)One page brochure about the Global Opportunities for Long-term Development of the Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining Sector (GEF GOLD) programme -
Green Millions - Switch Africa Green
(2018)African economies remain insufficiently diversified. The largest percentage of the continent’s gross domestic product (GDP) is derived from natural resources sectors, for example, tourism, agriculture, mining, forestry ... -
Green to Grow: A Revenue Generation Approach for SCP Dissemination in Kenya - SWITCH Africa Green
(2019)Coffee is one of the main export crops in Kenya. On average, 56% of the current coffee production is cultivated by smallholders, whereas 44% is produced by large-scale producers. -
Implementing UNEA Resolution 4/19 on Mineral Resource Governance: Regional Summary Africa
(2020)This report describes the outcomes of the Africa Region consultations conducted on the implementation of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) Resolution 4/19 on Mineral Resource Governance. Five consultative ... -
Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa [Brochure]
(2022-11)Air pollution and climate change are a deadly duo for Africa, and must be tackled together. Air pollutants and greenhouse gases often share the same sources and can be even more dangerous when combined. Africa is particularly ... -
Introduction to Sustainable Consumption and Production in Africa - An e-learning course for Policymakers and Practitioners: From Learning to Impact - Switch Africa Green
(2016)The e-learning course “Introduction to SCP in Africa” is geared towards policymakers in Africa who want to advance sustainable consumption and production in their countries.
