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IEA training manual volume two themes: vulnerability and impact assessment for adaptation to climate change
(UNEP, 2010)This module presents a methodology to assess vulnerability to, and impacts of climate change at national and sub-regional level. Supported by examples and exercises, the module describes the process for addressing climate ... -
IEA Training Manual Volume Two: Themes: Climate Change Vulnerability and Impact Assessment in Cities
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2011)The objectives of this module are to complement the GEO Cities Methodology to assist government and other institutions that are supporting climate change adaptation either from a technical or a policy perspective. It is ... -
The Illegal Trade in Chemicals
(2020)Chemicals provide important benefits to society and play a vital role in the global economy, but they also carry risks for the environment and human health, with greater risks to vulnerable social groups. Chemicals can ... -
The Impact of Water-Based Drilling Mud Discharges on the Environment: An Overview
(1985)The first well drilled in the United States was in the year 1859 in the state of Pennsylvania. Since then about 2.7 million onshore wells have been drilled in the U.S. onshore drilling presently continues at an annual rate ... -
Impacts of Climate Change: How can we Adapt? - A Simplified Guide to the IPCC's "Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability"
(2008)This booklet summarises the most recent assessment by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of the current knowledge concerning climate change impacts, adaptation and vulnerability -
Impacts of Sand and Dust Storms on Oceans: A Scientific Environmental Assessment for Policy Makers
(2020)Sand and dust storms (SDS) are common in deserts and semi-deserts when strong winds blow over dry soils with little or no vegetation. Dust generated by SDS is often raised high into the atmosphere and transported over long ... -
Implementation of Policy Response Packages to Promote Sustainable Management of Natural Resources: Confronting Sustainability in the Mining Sector Role for a Sustainability Fund
(2003)The present study offers a detailed analysis of the Sustainability Fund proposal and investigates the answers to the aforementioned questions. Sustainability is basically seen at a local level, and the analysis is directed ... -
Implementation of the GPA at regional level: the role of regional seas conventions and their protocols
(UNEP, 2006)The document provides policy guidance on how to further use Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans and, particularly, the Protocols for the protection of the marine environment from land-based activities (LBSA Protocols) ... -
Implementation of the GPA at Regional Level: The Role of Regional Seas Conventions and their Protocols
(2006)The main objective of this document is to review existing binding and non-binding instruments that address the protection of the marine environment from land-based sources and activities (lbsa protocols and action plans ... -
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, ... -
Improving the Environment in the Mediterranean: Lessons for Sustainable Development
(1999)The Report is a collection of initiatives implemented in the Region and may help in showing the dominant trend towards sustainable development through almost 100 concrete projects. Its aim is to promote the exchange of ... -
In Defence of the Earth: The Basic Texts on Environment - Executive Series 1
(1981)Executives in both the public and private sectors need to be kept abreast of relevant information vital to decision-making. With this in view, and recognizing the "threats to both the inner limits of basic human needs and ... -
In the front line: shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs
(UNEP, 2006)The tragic and devastating consequences of the Asian tsunami, December 2004 , and the hurricanes and cyclones of 2005 were a wakeup call for the global community, dramatically drawing attention to the dangers of undermining ... -
Inclusive Wealth of Pakistan: The Case for Investing in Natural Capital and Restoration
(2021)This report provides state of art analysis of the productive base of the economy since 1990. It estimates all capital stocks at the regional level for Pakistan, and as such, provides a holistic measure of sustainability. ... -
Incorporating resource impacts into fisheries subsidies disciplines: issues and options
(UNEP, 2004)This discussion paper considers the potential implications of the conclusions drawn in the Matrix Paper for an international reform of subsidies. With the aim of stimulating dialogue, it offers one view of several possible ... -
Independent environmental assessment: Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
(UNEP, 2009)The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games were widely acclaimed as one of the most spectacular sporting events ever held, not least as a result of the sumptuous and dazzling opening ceremony and the high standards of competition ... -
India: State of the Environment 2001
(2001)This SoE assessment for India provides a sound basis for the development of action plans, the next stage of the planning process, as we enter the new millenium. The report aims to provide concrete guidance for action ... -
Indicators for a resource efficient and green Asia and the Pacific
(UNEP, 2015)This report reveals the patterns and the evolution of natural resource use in Asia and the Pacific region over the last 40 years. The analysis shows that resource use in the region is both inefficient and unsustainable. ... -
Industry as a partner for sustainable development: accounting
(UNEP, 2002)This report tries to throw a new light on the accounting profession and on accounting professionals, by detailing the work that has been done since the early-1990s in terms of identifying the roles and responsibilities of ... -
Industry as a partner for sustainable development: advertising
(UNEP, 2002)This report is part of an important effort by the business community in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme to prepare situation reports from several key sectors as an input for the Johannesburg ...
