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Improving the Environmental Performance of Dams: Project Synthesis Report
(2001)
This document, summaries the three IUCN/UNEP submissions to the World Commission on Dams. The current report focus on summarising the specific aspect of environmental and ecosystem impacts of large dams. It is not intended ...
Basic Environmental Health
(2001)
This comprehensive interdisciplinary text draws from the social sciences, the natural sciences and the health sciences to introduce students to the principles and methods of environmental health. It offers an overview of ...
UNEP - WCMC annual report 2001
(UNEP, 2001)
Biodiversity is the defining characteristic of planet Earth. But our understanding of living things, their role in ecological processes and, most importantly, their significance to our own future, remains poor. What we do ...
Implementation of Renewable Energy Technologies: Opportunities and Barriers - Egypt Country Study
(2001)
The specific objectives for Egypt Country Study are to: (i) Determine, on the basis of analysis of the past experience, the barriers against implementation of RETs in Egypt, and to identify the favourable conditions and ...
Abandoned mines: problems, issues and policy challenges for decision makers
(UNEP, 2001)
The objective of this workshop was to start discussion in several areas including: a) What is our current state of knowledge with respect to abandoned mines in each of our countries b) What criteria should be used to ...
Ecosystem-based Management of Fisheries: Opportunities and Challenges for Coordination between Marine Regional Fishery Bodies and Regional Seas Conventions - UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 175
(2001)
The purpose of this publication is to present considerations which can serve as the basis for potential cooperation between RFBs and RSCs. It describes the concept of ecosystem-based fisheries management, the relevant ...
Global report on validated alternatives to the use of methyl bromide for soil fumigation
(UNEPFAO, 2001)
Methyl bromide (MeBr), used as a fumigant to control several soil-borne pests in various crops, is a strong ozone depleter, and governments and international agencies aware of the problem have agreed to establish a programme ...
Neurotoxicity Risk Assessment for Human Health: Principles and Approaches - Environmental Health Criteria 223
(2001)
Chemicals have become an indispensable part of human life, sustaining activities and development, preventing and controlling many
diseases, and increasing agricultural productivity. Despite their benefits, chemicals may, ...
Challenges and Strategies for Implementing the Ecosystem Approach to Human Health in Developing Countries: Reflections from Regional Consultations
(2001)
This publication is devoted to promote the Ecosystem Approaches to Human Health concept and to disseminate the main conclusions of three international consultations held in 1999 and 2000 and sponsored by multiple international ...
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 ...