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1. Introduction - Environmental Rule of Law: First Global Report
(2019)This introductory chapter reviews how the implementation gap in environmental law came to be, defines environmental rule of law, discusses its benefits, considers how it can be achieved and how it evolved, and reviews the ... -
2. Institutions - Environmental Rule of Law: First Global Report
(2019)This chapter reviews the critical role that institutions play in environmental rule of law and the key opportunities for building more effective environmental institutions. In particular, the chapter highlights the need ... -
3. Civic Engagement - Environmental Rule of Law: First Global Report
(2019)Environmental rule of law requires a whole-of-society approach. While substantial emphasis is naturally placed on strengthening governmental institutions at the national, regional, and local levels, civil society also plays ... -
4. Rights - Environmental Rule of Law: First Global Report
(2019)After decades of rapid development of environment-related rights, government, companies, courts, and citizens in many places are still grappling with transforming these words on paper into meaningful and lasting environmental ... -
5. Justice - Environmental Rule of Law: First Global Report
(2019)This chapter reviews “justice” broadly and discusses disputes over resources, the impact of resource use and pollution on communities and the environment, and government enforcement of environmental laws. Often, the terms ... -
6. Future Directions - Environmental Rule of Law: First Global Report
(2019, 2019)This chapter highlights four key opportunities for improving environmental rule of law: capitalizing on linkages with the Sustainable Development Goals; engaging diverse actors; conducting a regular assessment of the ... -
A comprehensive review of constraints to improved management of fertilizers in China and mitigation of diffuse water pollution from agriculture
Complex and inter-related factors explain the excessive use of fertilizer observed in many intensive farming systems in China. This review provides an original and contemporary synthesis of these factors. -
About the Synthesis Report and Comprehensive Compilation of Scientific Information on Pesticides and Fertilizers
(2022-07)In February 2022, UNEP published a Synthesis Report on the Environmental and Health Impacts of Pesticides and Fertilizers and Ways to Minimize Them in response to the mandate in UNEA Resolution 3/4. Its overall goal is to ... -
Accounting for the Inclusive Wealth of Nations: Key Findings of the IWR 2018 - Inclusive Wealth Report 2018: Measuring Sustainability and Well-being Chapter 1
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Acknowledgements: The Role of Business in Moving from Linear to Circular Economies
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Acronyms and Abbreviations [The Sixth Global Environment Outlook]
(2019-03)These are the acronyms and abbreviations of the GEO-6 Assessment Report. -
Adaptation Gap Report 2020 - Online Annex
(2021-01)This document includes: Annex 1. Challenges in estimating adaptation costs; and Annex 2. Challenges in estimating adaptation finance -
Advancing and Sharing Chemicals Management Tools and Approaches: Taking Stock, Looking into the Future - Global Chemicals Outlook II Part III
(2019)Part III provides insights into the progress made, as well as gaps and opportunities concerning science-based approaches, tools, methodologies and instruments used in managing chemicals to protect human health and the ... -
Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable, and Modern Energy for All
(2017)Goal 7 recognizes that extending access to electricity and other forms of energy is fundamental to improving people’s lives and communities. It aims for efficiencies in energy use and the promotion of renewable sources to ... -
Agroecology: Pioneering Organic
(2017)In the 1970s, the thought of not using pesticides and chemicals in agriculture was unheard of. The focus at the time was centered around building profits and yields with the use of chemicals. The aim in switching to organic ... -
Analysis of Consultation Process Results
(2020-11)Following is a summary of the key results of the month-long consultation on the future of the GEO process. The analysis was prepared to inform the deliberations of the Steering Committee on the future of GEO at its November ... -
An Analysis of Earth System Approach to the Global Pact for the Environment - International Environmental Law-making and Diplomacy Review 2019 Chapter 4
(University of Eastern Finland, 2020)‘Earth system’ refers to Earth’s physical, chemical and biological processes interacting with one another. The system consists of the land, oceans, atmosphere and poles. It also includes the planet’s natural cycles – the ... -
Analysis of the Phenology of Global Vegetation using Meteorological Satelite Data
(United Nations Environment Programme, 1985)Coarse spatial resolution, high temporal frequency satellite data from the NOAA/AVHRR system are presented to demonstrate their utility for monitoring vegetation seasonal dynamics. The techniques for processing and analysing ... -
Annex - 3 Tools and Resources for Mainstreaming Gender into NIPs. Annex 5 – Resources related to Management of POPs - Incorporating Gender Dimensions into National Strategy Setting in Chemicals Management for Minamata Convention National Action Plans for Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining and Stockholm Convention National Implementation Plans
(2021)This document includes: Annex 3.1 - Key gender aspects in the implementation of NIPs; Annex 3.2- Mapping of sex and gender-disaggregated data needs to mainstream gender consideration into the implementation of NIPs; 5.1. ...
