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Critical Transitions: Circularity, equity, and responsibility in the quest for energy transition minerals - Working Paper
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2024-11)The world needs vast quantities of minerals to leave the fossil fuel age behind, but these must be produced in a manner that is neither socially nor environmentally damaging. And, it needs to be done quickly. Unless the ... -
Caspian Sea Fluctuations and Climate Change: Coordinated research is needed to understand how climate change is impacting Caspian Sea levels - Working paper
The Caspian Sea’s water levels are declining. While the science of Caspian Sea fluctuations is complex, there is growing evidence that substantial further declines will occur in the next 50 years, with impacts on the ... -
The Green Economy Progress Measurement Framework [3rd Edition]: Accelerating the recovery through the transition towards climate-neutral economies
(2024-05)The Third Edition of the Green Economy Progress Measurement Framework introduces novel and innovative elements that push forward the understanding and advancement of the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) transition. This working ... -
Wasted Air: Impact of Landfill Fires on Air Pollution and People’s Health in Serbia - Working Paper. Air Pollution Series
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2024-04)Insufficient handling of municipal waste in the Republic of Serbia results in severe repercussions for both public health and overall well-being. The consequences of waste accumulation in unsanitary landfills, which are ... -
Regional Dimensions and Priorities on Loss and Damage
(2023-11)The United Nations Environment Programme's Global Adaptation Network (GAN) organized a series of regional webinars from July 2022 to October 2023 in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and LAC. These sessions focused on understanding ... -
Environmental Rule of Law and Human Rights in Asia Pacific: Supporting the Protection of Environmental Human Rights Defenders - Working Paper
(2023-02)This Working Paper presents trends in the application of the environmental rule of law and human rights in Asia Pacific, with special emphasis on the protection of environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs). This Working ...
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