Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR)
The Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) is a biennial global assessment of disaster risk reduction and comprehensive review and analysis of the natural hazards that are affecting humanity. The GAR contributes to achieving the Hyogo Framework of Action (HFA) through monitoring risk patterns and trends and progress in disaster risk reduction while providing strategic policy guidance to countries and the international community. The GAR aims to focus international attention on the issue of disaster risk and encourage political and economic support for disaster risk reduction.
Global Illicit Drug Trends
First released in 1999, this report is now prepared annually by the Research Section of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP), which is part of the Vienna-based United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The report takes a statistical approach to assessing the status of world supply in and demand for illicit drugs. Based on data and estimates collected or prepared by Governments and UNDCP, as well as by other specialized agencies and international institutions, it attempts to identify trends in the evolution of global illicit drug markets. Reporting on a largely clandestine sector where information is by definition difficult to obtain, Global Illicit Drug Trends constitutes at present the most comprehensive published source of estimates and statistics on the global drug problem.
Global Study on Homicide
The Global Study on Homicide 2013 is based on comprehensive data from more than 200 countries/territories, and examines and analyses patterns and trends in homicide at the global, regional, national and sub-national levels. Such analysis is fundamental to understand the various factors and dynamics that drive homicide, so that measures can be developed to reduce violent crime. The Study provides a typology of homicide, including homicide related to crime, coexistence-related homicide, and socio-political homicide. The nature of crime in several countries emerging from conflict, the role of various mechanisms in killing, and the response of the criminal justice system to homicide are also analysed. A further chapter examines homicide at the sub-national level, and includes analysis at the city-level for selected global cities.
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Chemicals, through the different steps from their production to their handling, transport and use, are a real danger for human health and the environment. People of any ages, from children to elderly, using many different languages and alphabets, belonging to various social conditions, including illiterates, are daily confronted to dangerous products (chemicals, pesticides, etc.) To face this danger, and given the reality of the extensive global trade in chemicals and the need to develop national programs to ensure their safe use, transport and disposal, it was recognized that an internationally-harmonized approach to classification and labelling would provide the foundation for such programs. Once countries have consistent and appropriate information on the chemicals they import or produce in their own countries, the infrastructure to control chemical exposures and protect people and the environment can be established in a comprehensive manner. The new system, which was called "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)", addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. It aims at ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals be available in order to enhance the protection of human health and the environment during the handling, transport and use of these chemicals. The GHS also provides a basis for harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals at national, regional and worldwide level, an important factor also for trade facilitation. While governments, regional institutions and international organizations are the primary audiences for the GHS, it also contains sufficient context and guidance for those in industry who will ultimately be implementing the requirements which have been adopted.
Latin America and the Caribbean Demographic Observatory / Observatorio Demográfico América Latina y el Caribe
Demographic Observatory presents estimates and projections of the population of the 20 countries of Latin America, for the period 1950-2100. Demographic Observatory follows a standard format containing information that is updated annually and is prepared by CELADE-Population Division of ECLAC.
Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors / Fabrication de stupéfiants, de substances psychotropes et de leurs précurseurs / Fabricación de estupefacientes, de sustancias sicotrópicas y de sus precursores
On a country-by-country basis, this publication lists national manufacturers authorized by Governments to manufacture or convert specific narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, as well as manufacturers of precursor chemicals. Along with the name of manufacturers, readers will find contact details and the name of narcotic drugs and/or psychotropic substances each manufacturer is authorized to produce. It also includes a global list of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances actually manufactured or converted in the reporting year.
Pays par pays, la présente publication répertorie les fabricants nationaux autorisés par les gouvernements à produire ou à transformer certains stupéfiants et substances psychotropes, ainsi que les fabricants de précurseurs chimiques. Outre les noms des fabricants, les lecteurs trouveront leurs coordonnées et le nom des stupéfiants et/ou substances psychotropes que chaque fabricant est autorisé à produire. Il comprend également une liste globale des stupéfiants et des substances psychotropes effectivement fabriqués ou transformés au cours de l'année de référence.
En esta publicación se enumeran, país por país, los fabricantes nacionales autorizados por los gobiernos para fabricar o convertir estupefacientes y sustancias sicotrópicas específicos, así como los fabricantes de precursores químicos. Junto al nombre de los fabricantes, el lector encontrará los datos de contacto y el nombre de los estupefacientes y/o sustancias psicotrópicas que cada fabricante está autorizado a producir. También incluye una lista global de estupefacientes y sustancias psicotrópicas realmente fabricadas o convertidas en el año del informe.
Narcotic Drugs / Stupéfiants / Estupefacientes
This annual publication provides technical information on the licit movement of the internationally controlled narcotic drugs. The relevant 1961 Convention establishes strict controls on the cultivation of opium poppy, coca bush, cannabis plant and their products, which, in the Convention, are described as narcotic drugs; (although cocaine is a stimulant drug rather than one that induces sleep). Control is exercised over 136 narcotic drugs, mainly natural products, such as opium and its derivatives, morphine, codeine and heroin, but also synthetic drugs, such as methadone and pethidine, as well as cannabis and coca leaf. The production and distribution of controlled substances must be licensed and supervised, and governments must provide estimates and statistical returns on the quantities of drugs required, manufactured and utilized and the quantities seized by police and customs officers.
Cette publication annuelle fournit des informations techniques sur les mouvements licites des stupéfiants placés sous contrôle international. La Convention pertinente de 1961 établit des contrôles stricts sur la culture du pavot à opium, du cocaïer, de la plante de cannabis et de leurs produits, qui, dans la Convention, sont décrits comme des stupéfiants ; (bien que la cocaïne soit une drogue stimulante plutôt qu’induisant le sommeil). Le contrôle s'exerce sur 136 stupéfiants, principalement des produits naturels, comme l'opium et ses dérivés, la morphine, la codéine et l'héroïne, mais aussi des drogues de synthèse, comme la méthadone et la péthidine, ainsi que le cannabis et la feuille de coca. La production et la distribution de substances contrôlées doivent être autorisées et supervisées, et les gouvernements doivent fournir des estimations et des rapports statistiques sur les quantités de drogues requises, fabriquées et utilisées ainsi que les quantités saisies par la police et les agents de douanes.
Esta publicación anual proporciona información técnica sobre el movimiento lícito de drogas estupefacientes internacionalmente controladas. La relevante Convención de 1961 establece controles estrictos sobre el cultivo de la amapola de opio, la planta de coca, la planta de cannabis y sus productos, que en la Convención se describen como drogas estupefacientes (aunque la cocaína es una droga estimulante en lugar de inducir el sueño). Se ejerce control sobre 136 drogas estupefacientes, principalmente productos naturales como el opio y sus derivados, la morfina, la codeína y la heroína, pero también drogas sintéticas como la metadona y la petidina, así como cannabis y la hoja de coca. La producción y distribución de sustancias controladas deben contar con licencia y supervisión, y los gobiernos deben proporcionar estimaciones y informes estadísticos sobre las cantidades de drogas requeridas, fabricadas y utilizadas, así como las cantidades incautadas por la policía y los funcionarios de aduanas.
Our Planet
UNEP’s quarterly magazine Our Planet features authoritative articles on the theme of environment and development by world scientific and political leaders. Each issue of Our Planet concentrates on one specific theme, tying into international conferences, meetings (the Commission on Sustainable Development), events (World Environment Day), or dealing with issues of our time (Water or Climate Change). Our Planet reports on international developments and action. It reviews current thinking, suggests solutions, and debates the key issues of environmentally sustainable development.
Précurseurs et Produits Chimiques Fréquemment Utilisés dans la Fabrication Illicite de Stupéfiants et de Substances Psychotropes
La plupart des trafics de drogue se font clandestinement et sont séparés du commerce légal. Mais tout n'est pas secret pour autant et le trafic de précurseurs recoupe souvent le commerce légitime et les contrôles douaniers, par example lorsqu’il s’agit de s'approvisionner en matériaux ou de transporter des expéditions. Ces points de croisement offrent des possibilités d'arrêter le trafic en utilisant des outils de réglementation et d'interdiction. Le contrôle de l'approvisionnement en produits chimiques nécessaires à la fabrication et au traitement des médicaments est un tel outil dont cette publication rend compte.