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Our Planet, June 2017

Connecting People to Nature

( PDF: May 2018 )

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, experts and campaigners explore the benefits of connecting people to nature, and underline how our dependence on natural systems forces us to use Earth...

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, experts and campaigners explore the benefits of connecting people to nature, and underline how our dependence on natural systems forces us to use Earth...


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Measuring the Value of Forests in a Green Economy

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: May 2019, PDF: May 2019 )

This paper presents green economy related definitions and concepts, and internationally developed assessment methods, notably natural capital accounting approaches, and in this way explore aligning...

This paper presents green economy related definitions and concepts, and internationally developed assessment methods, notably natural capital accounting approaches, and in this way explore aligning...


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Developing the Capacity of ESCWA Member Countries to Address the Water and Energy Nexus for...

Regional Policy Toolkit

( Print: April 2017, PDF: February 2017 )

The water and energy nexus regional policy toolkit was prepared as part of the United Nations Development Account (UNDA) project on developing the capacity of ESCWA Member Countries to address the...

The water and energy nexus regional policy toolkit was prepared as part of the United Nations Development Account (UNDA) project on developing the capacity of ESCWA Member Countries to address the...


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Developing the Capacity of ESCWA Member Countries to Address the Water and Energy Nexus for...

Water-Energy Nexus Operational Toolkit Resource Efficiency Module

( Print: April 2017, PDF: March 2017 )

ESCWA is implementing a UN Development Account (DA) Project on “Developing the Capacities of ESCWA Member Countries to Address the Water and Energy Nexus for Achieving Sustainable Developing Goals”...

ESCWA is implementing a UN Development Account (DA) Project on “Developing the Capacities of ESCWA Member Countries to Address the Water and Energy Nexus for Achieving Sustainable Developing Goals”...


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Measuring Progress: Environment and the SDGs

( PDF: December 2021 )

This publication informs on the 92 environment-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators, analyzes the progress made in achieving the SDGs targets, and identifies data gaps. The...

This publication informs on the 92 environment-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators, analyzes the progress made in achieving the SDGs targets, and identifies data gaps. The...


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Circularity Concepts in Forest-based Industries

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: August 2022, PDF: August 2022 )

The world’s prevalent economic model, based on a ‘take-make-use-dispose’ approach, cannot maintain and raise human standards of living without causing environmental degradation and incurring economic...

The world’s prevalent economic model, based on a ‘take-make-use-dispose’ approach, cannot maintain and raise human standards of living without causing environmental degradation and incurring economic...


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Guidelines for the Development of a Criteria and Indicator Set for Sustainable Forest Management

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: June 2019, PDF: June 2019 )

Criteria and indicators constitute an increasingly common policy tool to implement sustainable forest management (SFM) and to define clear priorities and targets. This should improve monitoring...

Criteria and indicators constitute an increasingly common policy tool to implement sustainable forest management (SFM) and to define clear priorities and targets. This should improve monitoring...


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The Global Forest Goals Report 2021

Realizing the Importance of Forests in a Changing World

( Print: September 2021, PDF: September 2021 )

The “Global Forest Goals Report 2021” is the first flagship publication produced by the UN Forum on Forests Secretariat of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The publication presents an...

The “Global Forest Goals Report 2021” is the first flagship publication produced by the UN Forum on Forests Secretariat of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The publication presents an...


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Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2021

Special Report on Drought

Series: Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR)
( Print: July 2021, PDF: August 2021 )

Droughts have deep, widespread and underestimated impacts on societies, ecosystems, and economies. They incur costs that are borne disproportionately by the most vulnerable people. The extensive...

Droughts have deep, widespread and underestimated impacts on societies, ecosystems, and economies. They incur costs that are borne disproportionately by the most vulnerable people. The extensive...


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 Forest Products Annual Market Review 2022-2023

Forest Products Annual Market Review 2022-2023

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( PDF: February 2024 )

The Forest Products Annual Market Review 2022-2023 provides a comprehensive analysis of markets in the UNECE region and reports on the main market influences beyond the region. It covers products from...

The Forest Products Annual Market Review 2022-2023 provides a comprehensive analysis of markets in the UNECE region and reports on the main market influences beyond the region. It covers products from...


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State of Forests of the Caucasus and Central Asia

Overview of Forests and Sustainable Forest Management in the Caucasus and Central Asia Region

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: June 2019, PDF: July 2019 )

This study presents the forest resources and the forest sector of the region, including trends in, and pressures on the resource, to describe the policies and institutions for the forest sector in the...

This study presents the forest resources and the forest sector of the region, including trends in, and pressures on the resource, to describe the policies and institutions for the forest sector in the...


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Forum on Crime and Society - Volume 9, Numbers 1 and 2, 2018 (Arabic language)

Special Issue - Wildlife Crime

( PDF: October 2020 )

This issue of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime journal Forum on Crime and Society focuses on wildlife crime. It contains articles by a range of researchers and academics with experience in...

This issue of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime journal Forum on Crime and Society focuses on wildlife crime. It contains articles by a range of researchers and academics with experience in...


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Forum on Crime and Society - Volume 9, Numbers 1 and 2, 2018

Special Issue - Wildlife Crime

Series: Forum on Crime and Society
( Print: September 2019, PDF: September 2019 )

This issue of the Forum focuses on wildlife crime. It contains articles by a range of researchers and academics with experience in the subject. Forum on Crime and Society presents policy-oriented...

This issue of the Forum focuses on wildlife crime. It contains articles by a range of researchers and academics with experience in the subject. Forum on Crime and Society presents policy-oriented...


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Foro sobre el delito y la sociedad - volumen 9, números 1 y 2, 2018

Número especial - Delitos contra la vida silvestre

Series: Foro sobre el delito y la sociedad
( PDF: October 2020 )

El presente número del Foro está consagrado al tema de los delitos contra la vida silvestre. Todos los artículos incluidos en el presente número del Foro reflejan las opiniones personales de sus...

El presente número del Foro está consagrado al tema de los delitos contra la vida silvestre. Todos los artículos incluidos en el presente número del Foro reflejan las opiniones personales de sus...


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Forum sur le crime et la société - Volume 9, numéros 1 et 2, 2018

Numéro spécial - Criminalité liée aux espèces sauvages

Series: Forum sur le crime et la société
( PDF: October 2020 )

Le présent volume, Forum sur le crime et la société, est consacré à la criminalité liée aux espèces sauvages. La série propose, sur le thème de la justice pénale et de la prévention de la criminalité...

Le présent volume, Forum sur le crime et la société, est consacré à la criminalité liée aux espèces sauvages. La série propose, sur le thème de la justice pénale et de la prévention de la criminalité...


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Forum on Crime and Society - Volume 9, Numbers 1 and 2, 2018 (Russian language)

Special Issue - Wildlife Crime

( PDF: October 2020 )

This issue of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime journal Forum on Crime and Society focuses on wildlife crime. It contains articles by a range of researchers and academics with experience in...

This issue of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime journal Forum on Crime and Society focuses on wildlife crime. It contains articles by a range of researchers and academics with experience in...


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Forum on Crime and Society - Volume 9, Numbers 1 and 2, 2018 (Chinese language)

Special Issue - Wildlife Crime

( PDF: October 2020 )

This issue of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime journal Forum on Crime and Society focuses on wildlife crime. It contains articles by a range of researchers and academics with experience in...

This issue of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime journal Forum on Crime and Society focuses on wildlife crime. It contains articles by a range of researchers and academics with experience in...


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Ecosystem Restoration for People, Nature and Climate

Becoming #GenerationRestoration

( Print: October 2021, PDF: August 2021 )

This report presents the case for why we all must throw our weight behind a global restoration effort. Drawing on the latest scientific evidence, it explains the crucial role played by ecosystems from...

This report presents the case for why we all must throw our weight behind a global restoration effort. Drawing on the latest scientific evidence, it explains the crucial role played by ecosystems from...


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Environmental Performance Review: Romania

Third Review

Series: ECE Environmental Performance Reviews Series
( Print: February 2022, PDF: February 2022 )

This third EPR of Romania takes stock of progress made by the country in the management of its environment since its second review in 2012 and assesses the implementation of the recommendations of the...

This third EPR of Romania takes stock of progress made by the country in the management of its environment since its second review in 2012 and assesses the implementation of the recommendations of the...


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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2020-2021

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: January 2022, PDF: January 2022 )

The Forest Products Annual Market Review 2021-2021 provides a comprehensive analysis of markets in the UNECE region and reports on the main market influences beyond the region. It covers products from...

The Forest Products Annual Market Review 2021-2021 provides a comprehensive analysis of markets in the UNECE region and reports on the main market influences beyond the region. It covers products from...