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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 ... -
Enhancing Sustainable Tourism Innovation for Community Empowerment in Kenya (SUS-TOUR) - SWITCH Africa Green
(2021)This impact sheet on Enhancing Sustainable Tourism Innovation for Community Empowerment in Kenya (SUS-TOUR) provides a snapshot of results and achievements of the project under the Green Business Development Component of ... -
Ensuring the sound management of chemicals and wastes
(2016)Chemicals and waste are integral to our everyday life, but they also have major impacts on the environment and human health. As the world’s population approaches 8 billion, the sound management of chemicals and waste is ... -
The Environment and Trade Hub
(2020)The Environment and Trade Hub works with many public and private partners on knowledge and capacity enhancement to make trade work for the environment and contribute to the environmental dimension of the Sustainable ... -
Environment Fund - 2023 Contributions as at May 31 2023
(2023-05)Environment fund - 2023 contributions as at May 31 2023 -
The Environment Fund - Frequently Asked Questions
(2023-05)The environment fund, frequently asked questions.