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EDCs Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
(2017)By promoting the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle, the UN Environment works to protect people and the environment from the harmful impacts of chemicals and hazardous waste. -
EDCs Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: The Endocrine System and EDCs, EDCs in the Environment, EDCs and Human Health, Steps to Reduce Exposure, [and] Moving forward in the Face of Uncertainty
(2017)https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/chemicals-waste/what-we-do/emerging-issues/scientific-knowledge-endocrine-disrupting -
Education to Empower: Citizen Science and Education to Empower Communities for Safer and Cleaner Environments
(2022)This case study demonstrates market-based solutions towards “less plastic wasted”, exemplary solutions for transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value supply chain. Circular Economy approaches, ... -
Efficient and Climate Friendly Cooling - [Factsheet]
(2018)The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s United for Efficiency and District Energy in Cities initiatives are accelerating the global transition to energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling. Getting the right ... -
Empowering Business Development Agencies & NSAs to Advocate Sustainable Consumption & Production Practices and Support Eco Entrepreneurs in their Development & Transition Towards Green Inclusive Businesses
(2017)The objective of the project is to Empower Business Development Agencies (BDAs) & NSAs to understand the dynamics of green ecosystem and implement SCP practices to effectively serve their members & local communities for inclusive -
Empowering governments and other stakeholders in evidence-based decision-making
(2016)With the advent of Big Data, Earth observation technologies and citizen science, it is now possible to access contextualized, near real-time information on the state of the environment. Policymakers need access to such ... -
Empowerment of women from local community: SwitchMed in Jordan - SwitchMed Programme [Factsheet]
(2020)The SwitchMed waste management of the Aqaba Hotel Industry project is providing livelihoods, with a special focus on increasing the empowerment of women, by incorporating the local community in recycling/upcycling activities. ... -
Enabling Burkinabe SMEs to Start Solar Energy Production
(2017)The project aims to introduce a policy framework and showcases demonstrations on the technical, economic and financial viability of investing in solar electricity use among MSMEs. This shall contribute for Burkinabe MSMEs ... -
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) - Assessment Report on Issues of Concern
(2020-09)A two-page summary of the information on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) contained in the 2020 UNEP Assessment Report on Issues of Concern: Chemicals and Waste Issues Posing Risks to Human Health and the Environment ... -
Energy Efficiency in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) Sector: Providing the Same Cooling, Using Less Energy and Living Better!
(2016)The refrigeration and air conditioning sector represents a major share of energy use in most developing countries as refrigeration and air conditioning applications consume large amounts of electricity for cooling requirements, ... -
Energy Efficiency Literacy: Online Learning covering the basics of air conditioning and refrigeration and how to mitigate their climate impact
(2020)UNEP OzonAction, in cooperation with United for Efficiency (U4E), Kigali Cooling Efficiency Programme (KCEP) and ASHRAE have jointly developed a new introductory e-learning course to increase the awareness and understanding ... -
Enhancing Africa Green Economy through Eco Geographical Indication for Coffee
(2019)In Uganda, the coffee sector plays a major role in the national economy. It is the main source of income to an estimated 1.7 million smallholder families, a major contributor to national GDP and export earnings. Arabica ... -
Enhancing Early Warning Systems to Build Greater Resilience to Hydro-Meteorological Hazards in Timor-Leste
(2021)Timor-Leste is a Least Developed Country (LDC) and a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) whose infrastructure and governmental systems were devastated by a 25-year war of independence. Timor-Leste is highly vulnerable to ... -
Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions through Nature-Based Solutions and Resource Efficiency - UNEP Factsheet
(2020)COVID-19 presents challenges to achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Recovery from the pandemic requires rethinking the way in which we generate wealth, and shifting ... -
Enhancing Resource Productivity and Environmental Performance of MSMEs in 6 African Countries through the Concept of Industrial Symbiosis
(2017)The problem of collection, management and disposal of waste continues to feature prominently in major towns and cities across African countries. This has led into the contamination of water bodies leading to the spread of ... -
Enhancing Resource Productivity and Environmental Performance of MSMEs in Uganda through the concept of Industrial Symbiosis (IS) - Switch Africa Green
(2021)This impact sheet on Enhancing Resource Productivity and Environmental Performance of MSMEs in Uganda through the concept of Industrial Symbiosis (IS) provides a snapshot of results and achievements of the project under ... -
Enhancing Sustainability Through Circularity: Resumed 18th AMCEN Regular Session - “Securing people’s well-being and ensuring environmental sustainability in Africa”
(2022-09-15)The side event will contribute to the operationalization of the AMCEN decision and UNEA resolution on green business development, circular economy and sustainable consumption and production. -
Enhancing Sustainability Through Circularity: Resumed 18th AMCEN Regular Session - “Securing people’s well-being and ensuring environmental sustainability in Africa"
(2022-09)The side event will contribute to the operationalization of the AMCEN decision and UNEA resolution on green business development, circular economy and sustainable consumption and production. -
Enhancing Sustainable Tourism Innovation for Community Empowerment in Kenya
(2017)Tourism is Kenya’s third-largest foreign exchange earner, and a major employer, accounting for about 12% of the total employment and 13.7% of GDP. The tourism industry is based on a diverse range of natural, social, human ...