Browsing Factsheets, Infographics and Brochures by Subject "AFRICA"

African Elephant Fund Steering Committee

United Nations Environment Programme; African Elephant Fund (2018)

https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/environmental-governance

Capacity building programme related to Multilateral Environment Agreements in Africa, Caribbean, and the Pacific countries – the ACP MEAs III programme: The ACP MEAs Programme starts Phase III with an added Scope

United Nations Environment Programme (2020)

This fact sheet shows the objectives of the ACP MEAs III Programme under UNEP’s leadership, to support the ACP countries in addressing the environmental challenges they face by enhancing their capacities to fully engage ...

Country Fact Sheets - Walking and Cycling in Africa: Evidence and Good Practice to Inspire Action

United Nations Environment Programme; United Nations Human Settlements Programme (2022-06)

Enhancing Sustainability Through Circularity: Resumed 18th AMCEN Regular Session - “Securing people’s well-being and ensuring environmental sustainability in Africa”

United Nations Environment Programme; African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (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"

United Nations Environment Programme; African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (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.

Frequently Asked Questions - Preventing the Next Pandemic: Zoonotic Diseases and How to Break the Chain of Transmission

United Nations Environment Programme; International Livestock Research Institute (2020)

Factsheet addressing the following questions: What are zoonotic diseases? What is driving the spread of zoonotic diseases? What are the impacts of zoonotic diseases? Africa has an opportunity to lead pandemic prevention ...

Green Millions - Switch Africa Green

United Nations Environment Programme (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 ...

Implementing UNEA Resolution 4/19 on Mineral Resource Governance: Regional Summary Africa

United Nations Environment Programme (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]

United Nations Environment Programme (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

United Nations Environment Programme; United Nations Institute for Training and Research (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.

One-Stop Business and Policy Center for the Establishment of Eco-Innovative MSMES and Supporting Policies in the E-Waste and End-of-Life Vehicle Sector [ECOBPC] in Ghana – Switch Africa Green

United Nations Environment Programme (2020)

This impact sheet on One-Stop Business and Policy Center for the Establishment of Eco-Innovative MSMES and Supporting Policies in the E-Waste and End-of-Life Vehicle Sector [ECOBPC] in Ghana provides a snapshot of results ...