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Environmental Impact of Large-scale Mining in Papua New Guinea

Mining Residue Disposal by the Ok Tedi Copper-Gold Mine

( Print: December 1998 )

This book presents a study on the environmental impacts of the controversial Ok Tedi Gold/Copper Mine in Papua New Guinea. The focus is on the effects of large discharge of tailings and waste rock...

This book presents a study on the environmental impacts of the controversial Ok Tedi Gold/Copper Mine in Papua New Guinea. The focus is on the effects of large discharge of tailings and waste rock...


Councillor as Guardian of the Environment, The

Training for Elected Leadership

( Print: December 1998 )

This book forms part of the series Training for Elected Leadership, developed by Habitat and UNEP IETC to assist councillors to represent the citizens, provide civic leadership and work effectively...

This book forms part of the series Training for Elected Leadership, developed by Habitat and UNEP IETC to assist councillors to represent the citizens, provide civic leadership and work effectively...


Global Environment Outlook

For Life on Earth

( Print: August 1999 )

By reporting on the state of the environment through its Global Environment Outlook series, the United Nations Environment Programme offers an essential tool to help speed up the pace of environmental...

By reporting on the state of the environment through its Global Environment Outlook series, the United Nations Environment Programme offers an essential tool to help speed up the pace of environmental...


Industries and Enforcement of Environmental Law in Africa

Industry Experts Review Environmental Practice

( Print: January 1999 )

Over the years, there has been gradual realization that environmental protection and its rational management are in fact a precondition to development. On the issue of rational management of the...

Over the years, there has been gradual realization that environmental protection and its rational management are in fact a precondition to development. On the issue of rational management of the...


Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion

( Print: August 1999 )

This Scientific Assessment was prepared by the world's leading experts in the atmospheric sciences, under the auspices of the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment...

This Scientific Assessment was prepared by the world's leading experts in the atmospheric sciences, under the auspices of the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment...


Environmental Effects of Ozone Depletion

1998 Assessment

( Print: August 1999 )

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This 1998 Assessment focuses...

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This 1998 Assessment focuses...


Ecolabels in the Tourism Industry

( Print: July 1999 )

Tourism, perhaps more than any other industry, depends largely on the environment for its continued well-being. This publication examines the role of ecolabels within the context of voluntary self...

Tourism, perhaps more than any other industry, depends largely on the environment for its continued well-being. This publication examines the role of ecolabels within the context of voluntary self...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Small Island Developing States

( Print: August 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Latin America and the...

( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in East and Central Europe

( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in some Asian Countries

( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Africa

( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

1998 Report of the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee (RTOC)

( Print: June 1999 )

This publication assess the situation of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps in relation to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. It focuses on application areas...

This publication assess the situation of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps in relation to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. It focuses on application areas...


Case Studies on Tailings Management

( Print: October 1999 )

To enhance understanding of tailings management and demonstrate how the mining industry is managing the risks associated with tailings disposal, this publication offers a collection of 21 case studies...

To enhance understanding of tailings management and demonstrate how the mining industry is managing the risks associated with tailings disposal, this publication offers a collection of 21 case studies...


ODS Import/Export Licensing Systems Resource Module

Phasing out ODS in Developing Countries - Policy Design and Setting up of Legislation

( Print: August 1999 )

The introduction of import/export licensing systems for ozone-depleting substances (ODS) is now mandatory for all parties to the Montreal Protocol. With practical help and step-by-step guidance, this...

The introduction of import/export licensing systems for ozone-depleting substances (ODS) is now mandatory for all parties to the Montreal Protocol. With practical help and step-by-step guidance, this...


Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

Report of the Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee (MBTOC), 1998 - Assessment of Alternatives...

( Print: June 1999 )

The Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee, established by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, identifies existing and potential alternatives to methyl...

The Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee, established by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, identifies existing and potential alternatives to methyl...


Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

Report of the Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC), 1998 Assessment

( Print: November 1999 )

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This publication is one in a...

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires periodic assessments of available scientific, environmental, technical and economic information. This publication is one in a...


Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

1998 Report of the Flexible and Rigid Foams Technical Options Committee

( Print: October 1999 )

Historically, the fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used by the foam plastics manufacturing industry have been extremely varied. This report details for each foam type the technically...

Historically, the fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used by the foam plastics manufacturing industry have been extremely varied. This report details for each foam type the technically...


Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

1998 Report of the Economic Options Committee

( Print: October 1999 )

The 1998 Assessment Report discusses the progress made towards full implementation of the Montreal Protocol. The analysis address the economic aspects of the implementation process, including...

The 1998 Assessment Report discusses the progress made towards full implementation of the Montreal Protocol. The analysis address the economic aspects of the implementation process, including...


Synthesis of the Reports of the Scientific, Environmental Effects, and Technology and Economic...

A Decade of Assessments for Decision Makers Regarding the Protection of the Ozone Layer

( Print: October 1999 )

The information synthesized in this report was drawn from the full reports of the three Assessment Panels: the Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion 1998; the Environmental Effects of Ozone...

The information synthesized in this report was drawn from the full reports of the three Assessment Panels: the Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion 1998; the Environmental Effects of Ozone...