Briefs, Summaries, Policies and Strategies: Recent submissions
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Environmental rule of law and human rights in Asia Pacific: Strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPPs)
(2023-07)This Summary for Decision-makers is based on the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Working Paper, Environmental Rule of Law and Human Rights in Asia Pacific: Supporting the Protection of Environmental Human Rights ... -
Setting up Equipment Logbooks & Databases
(2023-07)This technical brief reflects the Polish experience of setting up and managing logbooks for refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat pump (RACHP) and other types of equipment. It also provides examples of similar equipment ... -
Submission by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - In response to the call from Parties and observers regarding views on the subsequent workshops, including on general considerations, the topics for discussion under the themes identified in the compilation and synthesis of submissions, areas of work, expected outcomes, examples, case studies, and modalities, for each workshop to be conducted in 2023
(2023-03)The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the views on the workshops of the series of Glasgow–Sharm el-Sheikh Work Programme on the Global Goal on Adaptation to be held ... -
Human Migration and Natural Resources: Global assessment of an adaptive complex system - Summary for Policymakers
(2023-06)This executive summary distils the key messages from a nuanced analysis of a topic that is inherently discursive. There is no unified account of the migration-resource nexus but rather a multifaceted set of scenarios and ... -
Sustainability and Circularity in the Textile Value Chain - A Global Roadmap Textile Value Chain - Executive Summary
(2023-05)The textile sector plays a key role in driving industrialization, trade, development and social value. It rapidly develops regional and global value chains by connecting producers, retailers and consumers from across the ... -
Chemicals in Plastics - A Summary and Key Findings
(2023-05)“Chemicals in Plastics: A Summary and Key Findings” has been prepared on the basis of the “Chemicals in Plastics: A Technical Report” .developed by UNEP in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the ... -
Executive Summary - Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy
(2023-05)This report examines these issues and proposes a systems change scenario - addressing the causes of plastic pollution, rather than just the symptoms. Such a systems change will enable countries to turn off the tap and end ... -
Turning off the Tap: Key Messages
(2023-05)Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy, is a solutions-focused report, offering concrete practices, market shifts and policies. It is published ahead of a second round ... -
Faith for Earth Initiative - Achievement Report 2021/2022 [Summary]
(2023-04)A summary of the Faith for Earth Initiatives Achievements in 2021 and 2022. A longer report is available as well (https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/42358) -
Executive Summary - Into the Blue: Securing a Sustainable Future for Kelp Forests
(2023-04)Into the Blue: Securing a Sustainable Future for Kelp Forests global synthesis report is the most comprehensive knowledge review on kelp to date, revealing the state of science on the world’s kelp forests and providing ... -
Seven Lessons on Using Ecosystem Restoration for Climate Change Adaptation - Policy Brief
(2023-05)In recent years, there has been increased attention to and understanding of the linkages between the climate and biodiversity crises. One sign of this change is the recent focus on nature-based solutions for climate and ... -
Conceptual Framework for the Development of a UNEP Global Environmental Data Strategy: Keep the world Environment under Review [May.11.2023 Presentation]
(2023-05)Presentation of the global data strategy -
Conceptual Framework for the Development of a Global Environmental Data Strategy Version 2.0 - May 2023
(2023-05)The Global Environmental Data Strategy is designed to develop a federated data eco-system that coalited by a hybrid governance structure, collective intelligence powered action framework and an adaptive vision calibrating ... -
Hydropower and the Right to a Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment - Issue Brief SDG 7
(2023-04)This Issue Brief concerns Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) - affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. The brief focuses on hydropower and the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable ... -
Executive Summary - Measuring Progress: Water-related Ecosystems and the SDGs
(2023-03)This report explores the use of multivariate statistical analysis using water related ecosystems (freshwater and marine) as an example of the utility of this approach to explore how ecosystems are impacted by drivers, ... -
Executive Summary - Measuring Progress: Water-related Ecosystems and the SDGs
(2023-03)The United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Measuring Progress series of reports provides an overview of the progress made in data availability for the 92 environment-related Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) ... -
A Qualitative Study on Risks and Opportunities of Plastic Credit Financing Instruments Being Introduced into the Informal Waste Management Sector - Executive Summary Document. Working Paper
(2022)This study aims to bridge existing research gaps and bring to light a better understanding of the potential risks and opportunities associated with the introduction of plastic credits to the informal waste management ... -
The Fourth Periodic Report on the State of Acid Deposition in East Asia - Part III: Executive Summary
(2021-12)This is the Fourth Periodic Report on the State of Acid Deposition in East Asia (PRSAD4), describing the outcomes of 20 years of EANET activities (2000-2019). The PRSAD4 is comprised of three parts; Part I: Regional ... -
Summary for Decision-makers - State of Finance for Nature: The Big Nature Turnaround – Repurposing $7 trillion to combat nature loss
(2023-03)Nature-based solutions can help cities become more resilient, healthy and equitable. But for urban nature to reach its full potential, investments need to be substantially scaled up. In 2020, NbS received just 0.3% of ...
