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Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear
(2009)
This report reviews the magnitude and composition of ALDFG, and while noting that information is not comprehensive and does not allow for any global estimates, suggests that gillnets and fishing traps/pots may be the most ...
Evaluacion del Medio Ambiente Cubano - GEO Cuba
(Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente (PNUMA) para Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA), 2007)
La Evaluación del medio ambiente cubano GEO Cuba 2007 es el resultado de un proceso de consultas con organismos e instituciones gubernamentales y no gubernamentales del país. La obra en sus seis capítulos recoge las ...
Informe País Estado del Medio Ambiente en Chile 2005 - GEO Chile
(2005)
El marco analítico utilizado para ejecución del “Informe País: Estado del Medio Ambiente en Chile, 2005” corresponde al modelo de los estudios de “Perspectivas del Medio Ambiente Global” (GEO) impulsado por el Programa de ...
Implementing the Montreal Protocol in Small Businesses: Chemical Management under a Multilateral Environmental Agreement
(UNEP, 2005)
This study provides National Ozone Units (NOUs) and owners/operators of SMEs with an overview of approaches adopted in different countries and in different sectors (refrigeration and air conditioning, solvents, foams, ...
Close of an open dumpsite and shifting from open dumping to controlled dumping and to sanitary land filling: training module
(UNEP, 2005)
A policy shift from open dumping to sanitary landfilling has implications on local preparedness to operate and manage a landfill as well as on how the current dumpsites will be abandoned. Consequently, there is a need to ...
The state of the environment in Somalia: a desk study
(UNEP, 2005)
As part of its response to the Indian Ocean tsunami, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) conducted a short study on tsunami-affected areas of Somalia in February 2005 to identify possible environmental impacts ...
Validating the yield performance of alternatives to methyl bromide for pre-plant fumigation
(UNEP, 2006)
The report presents a formal meta-analysis that validates the yield performance of alternatives to methyl bromide for some major pre-plant treatments that are currently subject to the Critical Use Exemptions under the ...
Report of the technology and economic assessment panel may 2005 volume 3: report of the task force on foam end-of-life issues
(UNEP, 2005)
This report responds to Decision XV/10 of the Parties of the Montreal Protocol which sought feedback from the TEAP on two issues: (1) The provision of useful information on the handling and destruction of ODS contained in ...
UNEP handbook for drafting laws on energy efficiency and renewable energy resources
(UNEP, 2007)
With its emphasis on adaptation to local country needs and conditions, this handbook describes key environmental and implementation issues associated with efficiency and renewable energy resources, presenting legislative ...
Desk study on the environment in Liberia
(UNEP, 2004)
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) participated in the post-conflict UN Needs assessment mission to Liberia. The findings of this desk study draw on key environmental information obtained from the Liberian ...