Browsing Factsheets, Infographics and Brochures by Subject "POLLUTION CONTROL"
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Assessing Global Resource Use: A System Approach to Resource Efficiency and Pollution Reduction - Factsheet
(2017)Better and more efficient production and use of natural resources can be one of the most cost-efficient and effective ways to reduce impacts on the environment (including pollution) and advance human well-being. -
Business, Human Rights, and the Environment: Overcoming the Plastics Challenge: A Checklist for Responsible Business Plastic Action
(2022-09)This Checklist for Responsible Business Plastic Action illustrates practical steps that business enterprises can take to implement a human rights-based approach to the plastics pollution challenge. -
Case Study: Enaleia - Teaching Fishermen how to Fish: Reviving an Industry and dealing with Plastic
(2022-08)This case study demonstrates market-based solutions towards “less plastic wasted”, exemplary solutions for transformational changes in the way the plastic is managed in the value supply chain. Circular Economy approaches, ... -
Challenges that may be Specific to the Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Area - Info Sheet 2
(2022)This info sheet was informed by: • Assessment of options for strengthening the science-policy interface at the international level for the sound management of chemicals and waste pp 17-21 (UNEP Chemicals 2020). • The ... -
Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Drinking Water System with Zero Plastic Packaging
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2022-09)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: Innovative Local Strategies for Effective Plastic Waste Management Models
(2020-10)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: Measurable Funding Mechanisms that Empower Communities and Clean Oceans
(2022-08)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: Turning Plastic Trash into Treasure
(2022-09)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 ... -
Fourth International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
(2023-09)he Fourth International Day of Clean Air for blue skies was held on 7 September 2023, under the theme of “Together For Clean Air, emphasizing the need for stronger partnerships, investment and shared responsibility -
Law Division 2021 End Year Environmental Governance Update: We Support Strong Laws and Institutions for a Healthy Planet and People
(2022-03)UNEP's Law Division is the lead Division charged with carrying out the functions of UNEP in the field of environmental law and environmental governance. The Law Division promotes the contribution of the environmental ... -
Tackling The Triple Planetary Crisis: A new Funding Paradigm
(2022-05)The interconnected triple planetary crisis which has been fueled by unsustainable production and consumption, has put the world’s economic and social well-being at risk, while undermining opportunities to reduce poverty, ... -
Topic Sheet: Think Global – Act Local, Now
(2023-05)This report shows it is critical to apply a comprehensive approach incorporating instruments across all stages of the life cycle, and focused on reducing the size of the problem, accelerating the three market shifts and ... -
Towards Zero-Pollution Cities: Circular Economy Strategies in Rapidly Industrializing Urban Areas - 637 Chinese Cities Case Study
(2017)Air pollution is a global killer and predominantly an urban one, responsible for about 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year. Air pollution by particulate matter (PM) in cities can be reduced through system-based ... -
World Environment Day 2021 and Start of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
(2021-06)World Environment Day 2021 on 5 June marked the launch of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021 – 2030 (UN Decade) with a clear message that resonated across the globe. The planet is ailing but humanity ...