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Environmental Indicators in Northeast Asia

dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.coverage.spatialNorth West Pacific
dc.coverage.spatialEast Asia
dc.coverage.spatialAsia
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T20:08:07Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T20:08:07Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/8774
dc.descriptionAgenda 21 emphasized the need for developing indicators to provide the solid base for decision making at local, national, regional and global levels. The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation in 2002 reiterated the need for indicators to monitor economic, social and environmental progress for sustainable development. Goal 7 of the UN Millennium Development Goals is set for countries to ensure environmental sustainability through integrating principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes, and reverse the loss of environmental resources. This report on Environmental Indicators for Northeast Asia has been prepared to present the trends of twenty nine key indicators on air, water, land and biodiversity. It also presents trends on social and economic conditions through the selected indicators. Data have been collected for each indicator for each country in Northeast Asia for 1990, 1995 and 2000. This report provides an assessment of economic, social and environmental conditions in Northeast Asia based on available data and information. Lack of updated scientific database has been a major challenge in preparation of the report. This report highlights that poverty in Northeast Asia is forecast to drop significantly by 2015. China's economic growth and prosperity has led to a reduction in the poverty numbers in the sub-region. The Human Development Index (HDI) increased consistently for all the countries of the sub-region except Mongolia where it slightly decreased during 1990 to 1995. Desertification is an important environmental issue in this sub-region. Mongolia and China are being deeply affected by land degradation and top soil loss. Sustainable agriculture practices along with awareness about land management will help impede desertification. Air quality has worsened in the leading cities of this sub-region. Legal measures and effective policies are needed to counter the rising air pollution. UNEP hopes that the Environmental Indicators for Northeast Asia will be a useful document for government, nongovernment, regional and international organizations in the pursuit of developing policies and action plan. UNEP gratefully acknowledge the contribution of Environment Ministries, agencies, institutes and individuals in the preparation of the report.
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
dc.rightsPublicen_US
dc.subjectindicator
dc.subjectindicator of environmental management
dc.subjectenvironmental indicator
dc.subjectenvironmental assessment
dc.subjectbiodiversity
dc.subjectpoverty
dc.subjectdesertification
dc.subjectdesertification control
dc.subjectland
dc.subjectland management and planning
dc.subjectland development
dc.subjectland use
dc.subjectland conservation
dc.subjectmanagement of natural resources
dc.subjectair quality
dc.subjectair quality management
dc.subjectwater conservation
dc.subjectwater protection
dc.subjectwater quality
dc.subjectwater resource
dc.subjectwater resources management
dc.subject.classificationEcosystem Management
dc.titleEnvironmental Indicators in Northeast Asia
dc.typeReports, Books and Booklets
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wd.identifier.sdgSDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
wd.identifier.sdgSDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
wd.identifier.sdgSDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
wd.identifier.sdgSDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
wd.identifier.sdgSDG 13 - Climate Action
wd.identifier.sdgSDG 14 - Life Below Water
wd.identifier.sdgSDG 15 - Life on Land
wd.identifier.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
wd.identifier.sdgSDG 8 - Good Jobs and Economic Growth
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