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Green Jobs in the Forest Sector

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

The study Green Jobs in the Forest Sector provides an overview of existing Green Forest Jobs and identifies possible areas for future activities and jobs in the forest sector, and may serve as...

The study Green Jobs in the Forest Sector provides an overview of existing Green Forest Jobs and identifies possible areas for future activities and jobs in the forest sector, and may serve as...


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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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Ghana eTrade Readiness Assessment

Series: eTrade Readiness Assessment
( Print: December 2023, PDF: November 2023 )

The eTrade Readiness Assessment of Ghana expands UNCTADs ongoing e-commerce technical assistance in West Africa, in alignment with the ECOWAS E-Commerce Strategy adopted in July 2023. Building on...

The eTrade Readiness Assessment of Ghana expands UNCTADs ongoing e-commerce technical assistance in West Africa, in alignment with the ECOWAS E-Commerce Strategy adopted in July 2023. Building on...


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Jordan eTrade Readiness Assessment

Series: eTrade Readiness Assessment
( PDF: April 2022 )

E-commerce presents an important opportunity to address some of the major challenges faced by the Jordanian economy and to become a driver of sustainable economic growth. Jordan has experienced an...

E-commerce presents an important opportunity to address some of the major challenges faced by the Jordanian economy and to become a driver of sustainable economic growth. Jordan has experienced an...


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Forecast of the Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry

Forest Products Production and Trade 2020-2022

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( PDF: April 2022 )

This publication is the statistical supplement to the official statement by the Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry about the current and next year's forest products markets. The tables in...

This publication is the statistical supplement to the official statement by the Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry about the current and next year's forest products markets. The tables in...


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Kenya eTrade Readiness Assessment

Series: eTrade Readiness Assessment
( Print: July 2022, PDF: July 2022 )

The Kenya eTrade Readiness Assessment is the fifth assessment conducted by UNCTAD in a non-LDC country and follows an enhanced methodology. As per this methodology, surveys were disseminated as part...

The Kenya eTrade Readiness Assessment is the fifth assessment conducted by UNCTAD in a non-LDC country and follows an enhanced methodology. As per this methodology, surveys were disseminated as part...


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Member States of the Economic Community of West African States eTrade Readiness Assessment

Series: eTrade Readiness Assessment
( Print: November 2022, PDF: December 2022 )

The present assessment is part of the development of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) e-commerce strategy, for which UNCTAD was referred by the ECOWAS Commission in 2020. It...

The present assessment is part of the development of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) e-commerce strategy, for which UNCTAD was referred by the ECOWAS Commission in 2020. It...


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Catalogue of Wood Waste Classifications in the UNECE Region

Catalogue of Wood Waste Classifications in the UNECE Region

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( PDF: July 2023 )

The Catalogue of Wood Waste Classifications in the UNECE Region provides information about existing wood waste classifications developed by various international organizations and, at the national...

The Catalogue of Wood Waste Classifications in the UNECE Region provides information about existing wood waste classifications developed by various international organizations and, at the national...


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Forest Landscape Restoration in the Caucasus and Central Asia

Background Study for the Ministerial Roundtable on Forest Landscape Restoration and the Bonn...

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

This study, focusing primarily on the period from the collapse of the Soviet Union until the present day, identifies the key drivers of forest degradation and the potential for forest landscape...

This study, focusing primarily on the period from the collapse of the Soviet Union until the present day, identifies the key drivers of forest degradation and the potential for forest landscape...


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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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Rovaniemi Action Plan for the Forest Sector in a Green Economy: Mid-Term Review

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

This publication is a mid-term review of actions that have been implemented and are in line with the Rovaniemi Action Plan (RAP). Stakeholders of the RAP provided input and the Joint Section also...

This publication is a mid-term review of actions that have been implemented and are in line with the Rovaniemi Action Plan (RAP). Stakeholders of the RAP provided input and the Joint Section also...


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Afghanistan Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessment

Series: eTrade Readiness Assessment
( PDF: May 2020 )

The eTrade Readiness Assessment of Afghanistan focuses on examining seven key policy areas that are most relevant for e-commerce. Within each area, critical readiness gaps are identified and relevant...

The eTrade Readiness Assessment of Afghanistan focuses on examining seven key policy areas that are most relevant for e-commerce. Within each area, critical readiness gaps are identified and relevant...


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Bangladesh Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessment

Series: eTrade Readiness Assessment
( PDF: May 2020 )

The eTrade Readiness Assessment of Bangladesh focuses on examining seven key policy areas that are most relevant for e-commerce. Within each area, critical readiness gaps are identified and relevant...

The eTrade Readiness Assessment of Bangladesh focuses on examining seven key policy areas that are most relevant for e-commerce. Within each area, critical readiness gaps are identified and relevant...


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Fast-tracking Implementation of eTrade Readiness Assessments: Third Edition

Series: eTrade Readiness Assessment
( Print: December 2023, PDF: December 2023 )

This third Implementation Review provides an updated analysis of how eT Readies, and the policy recommendations they offer, are leveraged to strengthen countries' ability to engage in and benefit from...

This third Implementation Review provides an updated analysis of how eT Readies, and the policy recommendations they offer, are leveraged to strengthen countries' ability to engage in and benefit from...


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Guidelines on the Promotion of Green Jobs in Forestry

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: January 2021, PDF: January 2021 )

This publication is intended to assist stakeholders in the forestry sector to successfully navigate the transition to a forest sector that is fully engaged in the green economy. New and increasing...

This publication is intended to assist stakeholders in the forestry sector to successfully navigate the transition to a forest sector that is fully engaged in the green economy. New and increasing...


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Iraq Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessment

Iraq Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessment

Series: eTrade Readiness Assessment
( PDF: December 2020 )

Iraq’s economy is at a turning point. For decades it has relied on crude oil production and export to drive the economy. In many ways, this was a success story, with oil revenue contributing to...

Iraq’s economy is at a turning point. For decades it has relied on crude oil production and export to drive the economy. In many ways, this was a success story, with oil revenue contributing to...


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eTrade Readiness Assessment of Lesotho

Series: eTrade Readiness Assessment
( PDF: May 2020 )

The eTrade Readiness Assessment of Lesotho focuses on examining seven key policy areas that are most relevant for e-commerce. Within each area, critical readiness gaps are identified and relevant...

The eTrade Readiness Assessment of Lesotho focuses on examining seven key policy areas that are most relevant for e-commerce. Within each area, critical readiness gaps are identified and relevant...


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Trends in Green Jobs in the Forest Sector in the UNECE Region

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( PDF: September 2020 )

This discussion paper includes a description of major transformation drivers of green jobs in the forest sector development, a mapping of (i) existing and emerging green jobs in the sector; (ii) skill...

This discussion paper includes a description of major transformation drivers of green jobs in the forest sector development, a mapping of (i) existing and emerging green jobs in the sector; (ii) skill...


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Structural Changes in the Forest Sector and Their Long-term Consequences for the Forest Sector

Structural Changes in the Forest Sector and Their Long-term Consequences for the Forest Sector

A Contribution to the Forest Sector Outlook Study 2020-2040

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: July 2023, PDF: June 2023 )

The Forest Sector Outlook Study 2020-2040 (FSOS) for the UNECE region provides information that supports decision-making by showing the possible medium and long-term consequences of specific policy...

The Forest Sector Outlook Study 2020-2040 (FSOS) for the UNECE region provides information that supports decision-making by showing the possible medium and long-term consequences of specific policy...


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The Outlook for the UNECE Forest Sector in a Changing Climate

The Outlook for the UNECE Forest Sector in a Changing Climate

A Contribution to the Forest Sector Outlook Study 2020-2040

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: July 2023, PDF: June 2023 )

The Forest Sector Outlook Study 2020-2040 (FSOS) for the UNECE region provides information that supports decision-making by showing the possible medium and long-term consequences of specific policy...

The Forest Sector Outlook Study 2020-2040 (FSOS) for the UNECE region provides information that supports decision-making by showing the possible medium and long-term consequences of specific policy...