Browsing Reports, Books and Booklets by Subject "FERTILIZERS"
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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 ... -
Assessing Soil Degradation: Report of an FAO/UNEP Expert Consultation
There is a urgent need for a better understanding of the risks of soil degradation and their geographical distribution as well as a better knowledge of where degradation occurs at present. -
Chapter 1/12: Global Drivers, Actors and Policies affecting Pesticides and Fertilizer Use
This chapter on “global drivers, actors and policies affecting pesticides and fertilizer use” is the 1st in a series of 12 chapters that make up a comprehensive compilation of scientific information. The chapters were ... -
Chapter 10/12: The Impact of Fertilizer Use
(2022-03)This chapter on “the impact of fertilizer use” is the 10th in a series of 12 chapters that make up a comprehensive compilation of scientific information. The chapters were developed to both inform and further elaborate on ... -
Chapter 11/12: Current Fertilizer Risk Reduction and Risk Management
(2022-03)This chapter on “current fertilizer risk reduction and risk management” is the 11th in a series of 12 chapters that make up a comprehensive compilation of scientific information. The chapters were developed to both inform ... -
Chapter 12/12: Transformative Actions to Minimize the Adverse Impacts of Pesticide and Fertilizers
(2022-03)This chapter on “transformative actions to minimize the adverse impacts of pesticide and fertilizers” is the 12th in a series of 12 chapters that make up a comprehensive compilation of scientific information. The chapters ... -
Chapter 7/12: Status and Trends of Fertilizer Use
(2022-03)This chapter on “status and trends of fertilizer use” is the 7th in a series of 12 chapters that make up a comprehensive compilation of scientific information. The chapters were developed to both inform and further elaborate ... -
Chapter 8/12: The Regulatory and Policy Environment of Fertilizer Management and Use
(2022-03)This chapter on “the regulatory and policy environment of fertilizer management and use” is the 8th in a series of 12 chapters that make up a comprehensive compilation of scientific information. The chapters were developed ... -
Chapter 9/12: Environmental and Health Effects of Fertilizer Use
(2022-03)This chapter on “environmental and health effects of fertilizer use” is the 9th in a series of 12 chapters that make up a comprehensive compilation of scientific information. The chapters were developed to both inform and ... -
Characterisation and Assessment of Groundwater Quality Concerns in Asia-Pacific Region: The Aquifers of the Asian-Pacific Region - An Invaluable but Fragile Resource
(1996)The purpose of this report is both to inform and advise. It assesses the current and likely future groundwater quality problems, both natural and anthropogenic, in the region and identifies the principal threats to the ... -
Environmental and Health Impacts of Pesticides and Fertilizers and Ways of Minimizing Them: Envisioning a chemical-safe world: Annexes to Chapter 4.3 – Adverse Environmental Effects of Pesticide Use
(2022-07)This annexes include: Annex 4.3-1 Recent reviews of pesticide concentrations in surface water bodies and their risks to aquatic life (Included are reviews published between 2010 and 2020); Annex 4.3-2 Recent reviews and ... -
Epidemiological Evidence Review Report: Exposure to Pesticides and Fertilizers and Human Health – Part A; Annex to Environmental and Health Impacts of Pesticides and Fertilizers and Ways of Minimizing Them: Envisioning a chemical-safe world
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2020-02-29)The annex was produced as an epidemiological evidence review report in response to the United Nations Environment Assembly resolution 3/4 on “Environment and Health” where the Executive Director was requested to present a ... -
Final Report on the Project for Training Workshops on Safe Handling & Use of Pesticides for Women Groups' Leaders in Thailand
(1990)This document is the report of activities of the Project for Training Workshops on Safe Handling and Use of Pesticides for Women Groups Leaders in Thailand undertaken by the Department of Non-formal Education in collaboration ... -
Informe Sobre la Elaboracion de un Programa Tendiente a Fomentar la Utilizacion de las Materias Organicas Como Fertilizantes
(1976)El presente informe es consecuencia de la Consulta, y tiene por objeto incorporar las recomendaciones en un programa coordinado de acci6n de nivel internacional. Dados los importantes aspectos relativos a la conservac16n ... -
Mineral Fertilizer Use and the Environment
(1998)This document aims to present a balanced view of, on the one hand, the benefits of using mineral fertilizers and on the other hand the environmental risks involved. This review presents the evidence supporting the view ... -
Plant Growth Regulators, Mineral Fertilizer and the Problem of Mycotoxins
(Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1985)The greatest danger for the health of people in our age of industrialization is pollution of the environment by chemicals. At present Out of the known five million chemicals more than 60 thousand are widely used: 1500 of ... -
Study on the Effects of Taxes and Subsidies on Pesticides and Fertilizers: Background Document to UNEA-5 Review Report on the Environmental and Health Effects of Pesticides and Fertilizers
This study aims to improve understanding of the scope and effects of subsidies and taxes on fertilizers and pesticides globally based on a review of available literature. Based on a review of existing research, the study ...