Image
Show or Sort:
Image
Forest Certification Update for the ECE Region
Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: January 2002
)
This publication is the fourth in the series of Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers, which present developments in certification of sustainable forest management in the UNECE region of Europe...
This publication is the fourth in the series of Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers, which present developments in certification of sustainable forest management in the UNECE region of Europe...
Image
Image
Forecasts of the Economic Growth in OECD Countries and Central and Eastern European Countries for...
Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: September 2002
)
The main objective of the European Forest Sector Outlook Studies project is to analyze the possible future developments of the forest and forest industry sector in Europe, including CIS, considering...
The main objective of the European Forest Sector Outlook Studies project is to analyze the possible future developments of the forest and forest industry sector in Europe, including CIS, considering...
Image
Image
Forest Certification Update for the UNECE Region, Summer 2002
Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: January 2003
)
The area of certified forests in the world has grown considerably over the last year, reaching about 124 million hectares by mid-2002, of which 90% is in the Untied Nations Economic Commission for...
The area of certified forests in the world has grown considerably over the last year, reaching about 124 million hectares by mid-2002, of which 90% is in the Untied Nations Economic Commission for...
Structural, Compositional and Functional Aspects of Forest Biodiversity in Europe
Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: February 2002
)
The forestry world is being flooded by biodiversity information related to different disciplines, geographical areas, scales of observation, organisms and, not the least, to different interests of...
The forestry world is being flooded by biodiversity information related to different disciplines, geographical areas, scales of observation, organisms and, not the least, to different interests of...
Image
Image
Forestry Cooperation with Countries in Transition
Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: June 2003
)
This discussion paper provides information on the list of projects being undertaken by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the Food and Agricultural Organization (UNECE/FAO)...
This discussion paper provides information on the list of projects being undertaken by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the Food and Agricultural Organization (UNECE/FAO)...
Image
Image
Employment Trends and Prospects in the European Forest Sector
Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: June 2003
)
The focus of this paper is an analysis of past, and current day, trends of productivity and labour resources in the European forest sector. The paper provides information about wages, safety and...
The focus of this paper is an analysis of past, and current day, trends of productivity and labour resources in the European forest sector. The paper provides information about wages, safety and...
Policy Effectiveness and Multilateral Environmental Agreements
Series: Environment and Trade
( Print: May 2001
)
This study examines the issue of how to measure the effectiveness of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) within the context of recent trade and environment discussions. The three MEAs...
This study examines the issue of how to measure the effectiveness of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) within the context of recent trade and environment discussions. The three MEAs...
Fisheries Subsidies Overfishing and Trade
Series: Environment and Trade
( Print: August 2000
)
This publication provides an analytical framework for international consideration of the issue on fisheries subsidies, trade and the environment. It views natural resource subsidies in economic theory...
This publication provides an analytical framework for international consideration of the issue on fisheries subsidies, trade and the environment. It views natural resource subsidies in economic theory...
Global Product Chains
Northern Consumers, Southern Producers, and Sustainability
Series: Environment and Trade
( Print: August 2000
)
Growing international trade has made the economies of nations inter-dependent and this has had, among other things, implications for environmental policy. Global Product Chains is a helpful instrument...
Growing international trade has made the economies of nations inter-dependent and this has had, among other things, implications for environmental policy. Global Product Chains is a helpful instrument...
Trade Related Environmental Measures in the Field of Safety in Biotechnology
Series: Environment and Trade
( Print: August 2000
)
This publication illustrates how safety requirements in the field of biotechnology can sometimes take the form of trade measures when they create a restriction on trade to protect the environment and...
This publication illustrates how safety requirements in the field of biotechnology can sometimes take the form of trade measures when they create a restriction on trade to protect the environment and...
Criteria in Environmental Labelling
A Comparative Analysis of Environmental Criteria in Selected Labelling Schemes
Series: Environment and Trade
( Print: August 2000
)
This publication provides information on the environmental characteristics of three products: paper, laundry detergents, and textiles. It gives an overview of environmental criteria in each of the...
This publication provides information on the environmental characteristics of three products: paper, laundry detergents, and textiles. It gives an overview of environmental criteria in each of the...
Science, Risk Analysis and Environmental Policy Decisions
Series: Environment and Trade
( Print: August 1995
)
Below the grand structural framework of anlyses there is an enormous amount which can be and is being done in the formalization and harmonization of tests, decision making procedures and the use and...
Below the grand structural framework of anlyses there is an enormous amount which can be and is being done in the formalization and harmonization of tests, decision making procedures and the use and...
Protecting the Ozone Layer Through Trade Measures
Reconciling the Trade Provisions of the Montreal Protocol and the Rules of the GATT
Series: Environment and Trade
( Print: August 1995
)
This paper provides an overview of the history of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, examines the necessity and effectiveness of the Protocol's trade measures and...
This paper provides an overview of the history of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, examines the necessity and effectiveness of the Protocol's trade measures and...
Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes at the Interface of Environment and Trade
Series: Environment and Trade
( Print: August 1995
)
In 1989, environmental concerns led to the adoption of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal. This publication outlines some of the...
In 1989, environmental concerns led to the adoption of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal. This publication outlines some of the...
Role of Science in the Uruguay Round and NAFTA Trade Disciplines, The
Series: Environment and Trade
( Print: August 1995
)
The author, David A. Wirth, examines the increasingly important role of science in the structure and operation of international trade agreements. This paper analyzes and summarizes the relevant texts...
The author, David A. Wirth, examines the increasingly important role of science in the structure and operation of international trade agreements. This paper analyzes and summarizes the relevant texts...
Institutional Mechanisms Supporting Trade in Genetic Materials
Issues Under the Bio-diversity Convention and GATT/TRIPs
Series: Environment and Trade
( Print: August 1995
)
One of the complexities of discussing and working with genetic materials is their multiple forms each of which requires a different approach. This publication discusses the issues of biodiversity...
One of the complexities of discussing and working with genetic materials is their multiple forms each of which requires a different approach. This publication discusses the issues of biodiversity...
European Forests and Timber
Scenarios Into the 21st Century - Consumption, Production, Trade, Recycling and Energy
Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: March 1997
)
This study presents past trends and scenarios for the outlook for the supply and demand of roundwood and forest products in Europe, from 1965 to 2020. It reviews the policy context, the economic and...
This study presents past trends and scenarios for the outlook for the supply and demand of roundwood and forest products in Europe, from 1965 to 2020. It reviews the policy context, the economic and...