Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de navigation intérieures (ADN)
L'Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies navigables intérieures (ADN) a été conclu à Genève le 26 mai 2000, à l'occasion d'une conférence diplomatique tenue sous les auspices conjoints de la Commission économique des Nations Unies pour l'Europe (CEE-ONU) et de la Banque centrale. Il est entré en vigueur le 29 février 2008. L'ADN se compose d'un texte juridique principal (l'Accord lui-même) et de règlements annexes et vise à assurer un niveau élevé de sécurité du transport international de marchandises dangereuses par voies navigables intérieures. Il vise à contribuer efficacement à la protection de l'environnement en prévenant toute pollution résultant d'accidents ou d'incidents lors d'un tel transport ; et à faciliter les opérations de transport et promouvoir le commerce international des marchandises dangereuses.
Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route
L'Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR) est un instrument réglementaire qui s'applique au transport international par route. Ses annexes sont également rendues applicables au transport routier national dans de nombreux pays (notamment les pays de l'Union européenne). L'ADR fixe les exigences relatives aux opérations de transport, à la formation des conducteurs ainsi qu'à la construction et à l'homologation des véhicules.
Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
The Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) is a regulatory instrument that applies to international transport by road. Its annexes are also made applicable to national transportation by road in many countries (in particular the countries of the European Union). The ADR lays down requirements for transport operations, driver training and the construction and approval of vehicles.
Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Russian language)
The Соглашение o международной дорожной перевозке опасных грузов (Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)) is a regulatory instrument that applies to international transport by road. Its annexes are also made applicable to national transportation by road in many countries (in particular the countries of the European Union). The ADR lays down requirements for transport operations, driver training and the construction and approval of vehicles.
Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP)
Done at Geneva on 1 September 1970 and entered into force on 21 November 1976, the objectives of the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be used for such Carriage (ATP) are to facilitate international transport of perishable foodstuffs and to ensure a high level of preservation of the quality of perishable foodstuffs during their carriage. It applies to the carriage of perishable foodstuffs performed on the territory of at least two Contracting States not only by road, but also by rail and by sea (sea crossings must be less than 150 km long). The ATP is an Agreement between States, and there is no overall enforcing authority.
Country Profiles on Housing and Land Management
The Country Profile reports contain in-depth analysis of housing, urban development and land management sectors while focusing on specific challenges or achievements in these sectors. These include housing provision and affordability; management and maintenance of the housing stock; energy efficiency in housing; disaster risk mitigation; urbanization; housing finance; and the legal and institutional framework. The reports also lay out sets of policy recommendations to help in meeting these challenges.
European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN)
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) was done at Geneva on 26 May 2000 on the occassion of a Diplomatic Conference held under the joint auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR). It entered into force on 29 February 2008. ADN consists of a main legal text (the Agreement itself) and annexed Regulations and aims at: 1) Ensuring a high level of safety of international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways; 2) Contributing effectively to the protection of the environment by preventing any pollution resulting from accidents or incidents during such carriage; and 3) Facilitating transport operations and promoting international trade in dangerous goods.
European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) (Russian language)
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) was done at Geneva on 26 May 2000 on the occassion of a Diplomatic Conference held under the joint auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR). It entered into force on 29 February 2008. ADN consists of a main legal text (the Agreement itself) and annexed Regulations and aims at: 1) Ensuring a high level of safety of international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways; 2) Contributing effectively to the protection of the environment by preventing any pollution resulting from accidents or incidents during such carriage; and 3) Facilitating transport operations and promoting international trade in dangerous goods.
Global Report on Human Settlements
The Global Report on Human Settlements is a biennial flagship published by UN-Habitat, the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. With a mission to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all, this series covers topics such as urban mobility, urban planning practices and approaches, financing urban shelters, the challenges of slum areas, climate change, and so much more. Now merged with the State of the World Cities to produce The World Cities Report, the 2013 edition which focuses on sustainable urban mobility is the last of the series.