Browsing Reports, Books and Booklets by Topic "Sustainable Development Goals"
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Bank and Investor Risk Policies on Soft Commodities: A Framework to Evaluate Deforestation and Forest Degradation Risk in the Agricultural Value Chain
(2015)This study aims to provide greater clarity on policies that banks and investors can adopt to reduce deforestation and forest degradation from the production of soy, palm oil and beef. The study and the accompanying tool ... -
Development of an Action Plan for the Environment Initiative of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD): Health And Environment
(2003)The thematic workshop on health and the environment for the finalization of the Action Plan for the Environment Initiative of the New Partnership for Africa's Development was held in Dakar, Senegal, 17-18 February 2003. ... -
Environment and Trade Hub: Frequently Asked Questions
(2018)Trade is a vital part of the global economy and interlinks with the environment at many levels. Trade liberalization impacts the environment, in negative or positive ways. The challenge is to augment positive environmental ... -
Environmental Sustainability in Asia: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities in the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals - Series 2 Cambodia
(2019)This edition of the Environmental Sustainability in Asia Publication Series reflects the progress, challenges and opportunities of the seven principal themes in Cambodia, highlighting good practices in a wide variety of ... -
Factors Driving the Gender Gap in Agricultural Activity: Malawi
(2018)This study confirms the presence of a gender gap in agricultural productivity in rural Malawi. Agriculture comprises 30% of Malawi's gross domestic product. Closing the gender gap in Malawi could result in an increase of ... -
GEO-6 Key Messages
(2019-07)As an outcome of the negotiation meeting of the summary for policymakers of the sixth Global Environment Outlook, held in Nairobi from 21 to 24 January 2019, the Bureau of the meeting was requested to finalize a “key ... -
Green Economy Sectoral Study: BioTrade: A Catalyst for Transitioning to a Green Economy in Namibia
(2012)Moving beyond the assessment of the current state and potential of BioTrade in Namibia, this study examines the contribution of the sector in transitioning to a green economy. The results reveal that the expansion and ... -
Green Economy Sectoral Study: BioTrade: A Catalyst for Transitioning to a Green Economy in Peru
(2012)BioTrade can become an important component of the greening of economies because of its contribution to poverty-reduction, job creation and to the conservation of biodiversity. This report unlocks Peru's potential in becoming ... -
Inclusive Wealth Report 2012: Measuring Progress Towards Sustainability
(2012)The primary objective of the Inclusive Wealth Report is to provide quantitative information and analysis that present a long-term perspective on human well-being and measures of sustainability. In addition, the main ... -
Natural Resource Data Bank for the South Pacific - UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 88. SPREP Topic Review No. 30
(1988)This review encompasses perceived needs and capabilities concerning the acquisition of environmental and resource data and its incorporation into the planning of sustainable development within the region. It includes reviews ... -
Neglected: Environmental Justice Impacts of Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution
(2021)Public understanding of plastic pollution has risen consid¬erably in the last couple of years. Far less understood is the broader context in which this pollution exists, and of the full extent of its impacts. Vulnerable ... -
Poverty-Environment Initiative Africa: Achievements and Lessons Learned 2005–2018
(2019)This report reviews the Initiative’s successes and failures, and its responses to these. In so doing, it documents how robust and integrated evidence—along with changes in policy, budgeting, investment and monitoring ... -
Preparation of technical documentation and papers for the Fifth African Regional Conference on Women (1994) and preparatory to the Fourth World Conference on Women (1995): Women, Environment and Sustainable Development
(1996)The sub-themes of this document illustrate how women's capacities in environment management attempt to avert or repair environmental degradation. But despite women's leadership in environmental management, women and ... -
Reflecting Sustainable Development and Special and Differential Treatment for Developing Countries in the Context of New WTO Fisheries Subsidies Rules - An Issue and Options Paper
(2015)This paper concerns the role that fisheries subsidies play in the economic and social context of developing countries and aims to establish a factual foundation for designing a fisheries subsidies Special and Differential ... -
Review of Woodfuel Biomass Production and Utilization in Africa: A Desk Study
(2019)This study, undertaken by UN Environment in cooperation with the African Union Commission, and validated by experts from 35 African countries, establishes the baseline data and information on woodfuel production and ... -
The State of the Environment 1976
(1976)The report is based upon the viewpoints expressed in discussions with various members of the scientific communities on emerging environmental problems of wide international significance keeping in view the decisions of the ... -
The State of the Environment in Qatar
(1984)In the course of discussions carried out during my visit to Qatar in April, 1983, it was recommended that the UNEP Regional Office for West Asia should assist the Permanent Environmental Protection Committee (EPC) of Qatar ... -
A Sustainable Future for the Mediterranean : The Blue Plan's Environment and Development Outlook
(Earthscan, 2005)This report constitutes an indispensable tool for each and every coastal country, the European Union and all those trying to build a Euro-Mediterranean zone of stability and shared prosperity.2 It presents a new analysis ... -
UNEP in the Regions : West Asia - Environment for Development
(2007)UNEP is a committed partner in the region's environmental initiatives, taking a major role in converting the global programme and activities of UNEP to respond to the needs of the region. This includes the development of ...