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Regional Scenarios for Environmental Sustainability
A Review of the Literature
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: January 2002
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As the world grows more connected, long-term scenario perspectives are required at global, regional, national and local levels for environmental sustainability. By presenting a review of the...
As the world grows more connected, long-term scenario perspectives are required at global, regional, national and local levels for environmental sustainability. By presenting a review of the...
Assessment of Risks and Threats to Human Health Associated with the Degradation of Ecosystems, An
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: November 2000
)
This volume attempts to explain the consequences of environmental change and deterioration of ecosystems on human health and analyzes global, regional, and national trends. It assesses the status of...
This volume attempts to explain the consequences of environmental change and deterioration of ecosystems on human health and analyzes global, regional, and national trends. It assesses the status of...
Global Assessment of Acidification and Eutrophication of Natural Ecosystems
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: August 2000
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This publication presents a global assessment of acidification and eutrophication caused by sulphur and nitrogen deposition. The study has two objectives: the first is to assess the present and...
This publication presents a global assessment of acidification and eutrophication caused by sulphur and nitrogen deposition. The study has two objectives: the first is to assess the present and...
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Law and Sustainable Development since Rio
Legal Trends in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
Series: FAO Legislative Study
( Print: January 2004
)
The ten years following the UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro, 1992) have been years of intense activity in the reform of national and international laws. This publication...
The ten years following the UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro, 1992) have been years of intense activity in the reform of national and international laws. This publication...
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Right to Adequate Food in Emergencies, The
Series: FAO Legislative Study
( Print: January 2004
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When natural disasters hit and violent conflicts arise, the right to food is often endangered. In most cases, food is used as an instrument to exert pressure on populations and countries. This study...
When natural disasters hit and violent conflicts arise, the right to food is often endangered. In most cases, food is used as an instrument to exert pressure on populations and countries. This study...
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Perspectives and Guidelines on Food Legislation, with a New Model Food Law
Series: FAO Legislative Study
( Print: April 2006
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The present text draws on FAO's experience in providing technical assistance to governments developing new food laws and regulations, setting out and examining the many elements of the national...
The present text draws on FAO's experience in providing technical assistance to governments developing new food laws and regulations, setting out and examining the many elements of the national...
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Legal Framework for the Management of Animal Genetic Resources, The
Series: FAO Legislative Study
( Print: June 2006
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Based on information gathered through national surveys and other sources, this study provides an overview of the main legal instruments at both international and national levels, including the...
Based on information gathered through national surveys and other sources, this study provides an overview of the main legal instruments at both international and national levels, including the...
GEO-2000
Alternative Policy Study for Europe and Central Asia
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: July 2001
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The Global Environment Outlook (GEO-2000) explores alternative policy options for Europe and Central Asia, focusing on energy use as an important driver for environmental problems across the region...
The Global Environment Outlook (GEO-2000) explores alternative policy options for Europe and Central Asia, focusing on energy use as an important driver for environmental problems across the region...
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Russian Capitalism and Money-laundering
Series: Global Studies on Money-Laundering
( Print: May 2001
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The period of transition from socialism to capitalism in the Russian Federation has appeared to present limitless opportunities for international money-laundering. This publication discusses this...
The period of transition from socialism to capitalism in the Russian Federation has appeared to present limitless opportunities for international money-laundering. This publication discusses this...
State of the Environment Reporting
Source Book of Methods and Approaches
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: November 1996
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The Source Book is meant to help move towards greater harmonization of environmental information through development and encouragement of common approaches, practices and terminology. It provides a...
The Source Book is meant to help move towards greater harmonization of environmental information through development and encouragement of common approaches, practices and terminology. It provides a...
Future of the Global Environment, The
A Model-Based Analysis Supporting UNEP's First Global Environment Outlook
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: March 1998
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Integrated assessment is one of the more powerful information tools to rational environmental policy. This report illustrates that integrated assessment and modelling techniques can be excellent tools...
Integrated assessment is one of the more powerful information tools to rational environmental policy. This report illustrates that integrated assessment and modelling techniques can be excellent tools...
Global Scenario Group
First Meeting Report and the Sustainability Transition - Beyond Conventional Development
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: July 1997
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This publication articulates a range of development scenarios and examines their plausibility, desirability and sustainability. It illuminates the interplay between global and regional processes...
This publication articulates a range of development scenarios and examines their plausibility, desirability and sustainability. It illuminates the interplay between global and regional processes...
Report of Regional Consultations held for UNEP's First Global Environment Outlook
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: July 1997
)
In an effort to contribute to the Global Environment Outlook, this publication provides guidance and input on the environmental concerns from regional perspectives, reasons for the occurrence of the...
In an effort to contribute to the Global Environment Outlook, this publication provides guidance and input on the environmental concerns from regional perspectives, reasons for the occurrence of the...
Spatial Data Sets for Environment Assessment
Towards Bridging the Data Gap
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: July 1997
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Until recently, it was virtually impossible to obtain historical, time-series data over large areas owing to lack of Earth-observing systems. A number of such systems from many countries now provide...
Until recently, it was virtually impossible to obtain historical, time-series data over large areas owing to lack of Earth-observing systems. A number of such systems from many countries now provide...
GLOBIO Global Methodology for Mapping Human Impacts on the Biosphere
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: November 2001
)
For millennia, humans have altered the world's ecosystems to meet their growing demands for food, fibre and water or to build cities, roads or other infrastructure. Many of these changes to ecosystems...
For millennia, humans have altered the world's ecosystems to meet their growing demands for food, fibre and water or to build cities, roads or other infrastructure. Many of these changes to ecosystems...
Overview of Environment Indicators, An
State of the Art and Perspectives
Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report