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Sustainable tourism: the tour operator's contribution
(UNEP, 2003)
This publication showcases efforts to promote environmentally friendly and social responsible tourism in the tour operator's sector. Over 30 case studies, grouped in the key business areas of supply chain management
Mangroves of East Africa
(UNEP, 2003)
This publication provides a concise account of the available information and current issues facing mangroves in East African countries. It comprises a regional summary of the factors and activities that affect mangroves ...
The UNEP-SEFI Public Finance Alliance
(UNEP, 2008)
Prepared in conjunction with the 2008 launch of the SEFI Public Finance Alliance. This document supports the establishment of an international platform for managers of public and publicly backed funds dedicated to building ...
Vital Arctic Graphics: People and global heritage on our last wild shores
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2005)
The purpose of this report is to compile a number of “vital” Arctic graphics that describe the Arctic, the livelihoods of Arctic indigenous peoples and the future well-being of this region. It summarizes some key threats ...
Energy efficiency and the finance sector
(UNEP, 2009)
The report provides an evidence base on the status quo, the barriers and possible ways forward in the field of energy efficiency finance.
Workshop on sustainable approaches for pest and vector management and opportunities for collaboration in replacing POPs Pesticides, Bangkok, March 6-10, 2000
(UNEP, 2000)
Proceedings UNEP/FAO/WHO Workshop on Sustainable Approaches for Pest and Vector Management and Opportunities for Collaboration in Replacing POPs Pesticides, Bangkok, March 6-10, 2000.
Manual for training of extension workers and farmers: alternatives to methyl bromide for soil fumigation
(UNEP, 2001)
Leveraging existing infrastructure. Trained extension workers will promote the use of methyl bromide alternatives. Jointly produced by UNEP and FAO, this training manual outlines specific alternatives to methyl bromide as ...
The linkages between biodiversity and climate change mitigation : A review of the recent scientific literature
(UNEP, 2008)
This report reviews the literature published since the IPCC 4AR on the linkages between biodiversity and climate mitigation policies in order to highlight developments in our understanding of the role of biodiversity in ...
Insuring for sustainability: why and how the leaders are doing it
(UNEP, 2007)
The aims of this report are to raise awareness of the contribution that the insurance industry is already making to sustainability and to identify major challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This is the inaugural ...
Handbook of the convention on biological diversity
(UNEP, 2005)
This handbook includes the convention on biological diversity including its Cartagena Protocol.