Browsing UNEP Publications by Title
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Taking steps toward marine and coastal ecosystem-based management: an introductory guide
(2011)This guide is intended to complement UNEP's work, such as the Green Economy providing guidance on making changes in the way we interact with ecosystems, as well as the Blue Carbon Initiative, which explores the potential ... -
Talk the walk: advancing sustainable lifestyles through marketing and communications
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2005)This publication presents case studies of examples of responsible marketing/advertising strategies by a selection of Global Compact participant companies. It provides critical analysis of what works and what doesn’t, and ... -
Technical Guidelines on Hazardous Waste from the Production and Use of Organic Solvents (Y6)
(1997)These technical guidelines are principally meant to provide guidance to countries who are building their capacity to manage waste in an environmentally sound and efficient way and in their development of detailed procedures ... -
Technical guidelines on wastes comprising or containing PCBs, PCTs;PBBs
(UNEP, 1997)This Guideline addresses the three classes of PCBs, PCTs and PBBs. PCBs represent by far the most significant group in terms of quantities originally produced, the volumes of waste requiring disposal, and the environmental ... -
Technical Progress on Protecting the Ozone Layer: Final Report of the Technology Review Panel
(1989)This is a summary of the assessment prepared by the Technology Review Panel based primarily on input from international expert committees called "Technical Options Committees", on reports provided directly to the Panel, ... -
Technical Summary - Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6): Healthy Planet, Healthy People
(Cambridge University Press, 2020)This Technical Summary synthesizes the key evidence and messages of GEO-6. Chapter 1 sets out the context and methodological approach of the GEO-6 assessment. It is followed by chapters that: i) discuss the five drivers ... -
Technologies for Protecting the Ozone Layer - Catalogue: Aerosols, Sterilants, Miscellaneous Uses, and Carbon Tetrachloride
(1994)This catalogue is intended to help industry in developing countries make a transition from ozone depleting substances to alterhatives that do not threaten the ozone layer. It is targeted priniarily at plant engineers and ... -
Technologies for Protecting the Ozone Layer - Catalogue: Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, and Heat Pumps
(1994)This catalogue describes ODS-free and ODS-reducing technologies for refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems. The intention is to provide information on available technologies for Article 5 (developing) ... -
Technologies for Protecting the Ozone Layer - Catalogue: Specialized Solvent Uses
(1994)This catalogue is intended to assist users in making a transition from ODSs to alternatives that do not threaten the ozone layer. It is targeted primarily at plant engineers and managers responsible for identi1iing, ... -
Technology and economic assessment panel
(UNEP, 1998)The report of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel. -
Technology, Development and the Environment : A Re-Appraisal
(1979)Development must be viewed as a comprehensive and global process, embracing all aspects of the social system and its interrelationship with the natural environment. In this dynamic interrelationship, technology is the ... -
Tessa and the Fishy Mystery
(UNEP, 2004)Tessa loved living near the seashore. Each day after school she'd run down to the sparkling white beach, eager to play with her sea friends. Dolphin let her ride his smooth back. They splashed and plunged, exploring castles ... -
The Textile Industry and the Environment - Industry and Environment Technical Report No. 16
(1993)This Technical Report aims to provide guidance on measures to prevent pollution and save raw materials through a cleaner production approach both at the conception stage and for ongoing operations. This document is intended ... -
The bioenergy and water nexus
(UNEP, 2011)Bioenergy and water are inextricably linked. For the first time, this report examines in depth these interlinkages, highlights the risks and opportunities, and offers an outlook on ways to address them. It provides ... -
The business case for the Green Economy: sustainable return on investment
(UNEP, 2012)This report shows that business cannot afford to ignore the benefits that switching to a Green Economy will bring. Compelling economic and scientific data demonstrate the advantages for the financial bottom line, and a ... -
The business case for the green economy: sustainable return on investment
(UNEP, 2012)This publication makes the business case showing the tremendous opportunities that business can capitalize on by transitioning to a more resource efficient Green Economy. The Business Case for the Green Economy is ... -
The Climate and Environmental Benefits of Controlling SLCPs in P.R. China: A UNEP-PRCEE Synthesis Report
(United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 2015)In recent years, the People’s Republic of China has shown significant commitment to environmental-friendly socio-economic development. One reflection of this is in its 11th (2006-2010) and 12th (2011-2015) National Economic ... -
The Emissions Gap Report 2012: A UNEP Synthesis Report
(2012)This report reviews a number of successful policy actions that have been effective in substantially reducing emissions at the national level. For example, appliance standards, performance standards for vehicles, and economic ... -
The Emissions Gap Report 2013: A UNEP Synthesis Report
(2013)The emissions gap in 2020 is the difference between emission levels in 2020 consistent with meeting climate targets, and levels expected in that year if country pledges and commitments are met. As it becomes less and less ... -
The Emissions Gap Report 2014: A UNEP Synthesis Report
(2014)Over the past four years the “emissions gap” series published by the United Nations Environment Programme has analysed the size of the gap and has provided insights on options to close it. This fifth report provides an ...
