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International Trade Rules

An Answer Book on the WTO Agreements for Small and Medium-sized Exporters

Series: Trade Secrets Series
( Print: November 2001 )

This publication examines the impact of multilateral trade agreements on international trade flows. It takes a look at the world trading system (WTO) in relation to small and medium-sized enterprises...

This publication examines the impact of multilateral trade agreements on international trade flows. It takes a look at the world trading system (WTO) in relation to small and medium-sized enterprises...


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Export Quality Management

An Answer Book for Small and Medium-sized Exporters

Series: Trade Secrets Series
( Print: May 2002 )

The Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations significantly reduced tariff barriers to trade. However, exporters continue to face non-tariff barriers in the form of standards, technical...

The Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations significantly reduced tariff barriers to trade. However, exporters continue to face non-tariff barriers in the form of standards, technical...


Regional Scenarios for Environmental Sustainability

A Review of the Literature

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: January 2002 )

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...


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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2017

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: June 2018, PDF: June 2018 )

This publication informs inter-governmental and inter-agency regional decision making in support of implementing the 2030 Agenda in the region. It highlights areas where progress has been made...

This publication informs inter-governmental and inter-agency regional decision making in support of implementing the 2030 Agenda in the region. It highlights areas where progress has been made...


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...


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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2022

Widening Disparities Amid COVID-19

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: May 2022, PDF: April 2022 )

The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2022 analyses regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. This publication applies a...

The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2022 analyses regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. This publication applies a...


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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023

Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023

Championing Sustainability Despite Adversities

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: June 2023, PDF: June 2023 )

The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023 analyses regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. It applies a measurement framework...

The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023 analyses regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. It applies a measurement framework...


Global Assessment of Acidification and Eutrophication of Natural Ecosystems

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: August 2000 )

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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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2020

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: April 2020, PDF: April 2020 )

This report analyses trends as well as data availability for monitoring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia and the Pacific and its five subregions. It assesses gaps which...

This report analyses trends as well as data availability for monitoring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia and the Pacific and its five subregions. It assesses gaps which...


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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2019

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: June 2019, PDF: June 2019 )

The main objective of this report is to assess regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. It highlights areas of SDGs where the region...

The main objective of this report is to assess regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. It highlights areas of SDGs where the region...


GEO-2000

Alternative Policy Study for Europe and Central Asia

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: July 2001 )

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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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2021

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: April 2021, PDF: May 2021 )

The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2021 analyses trends as well as data availability for monitoring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia-Pacific and its five...

The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2021 analyses trends as well as data availability for monitoring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia-Pacific and its five...


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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2024

Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2024

Showcasing Transformative Actions

Series: Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report
( Print: March 2024, PDF: February 2024 )

The Asia and the-Pacific SDG Progress Report 2024 is one of the annual flagship publications of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). It provides an...

The Asia and the-Pacific SDG Progress Report 2024 is one of the annual flagship publications of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). It provides an...


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Secrets of Electronic Commerce

A Guide for Small and Medium-sized Exporters

Series: Trade Secrets Series
( Print: November 2001 )

This handbook provides an introduction to electronic commerce. It covers a variety of topics including: developing e-commerce strategies; online market research; online marketing; online communication...

This handbook provides an introduction to electronic commerce. It covers a variety of topics including: developing e-commerce strategies; online market research; online marketing; online communication...


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Les Clefs du Commerce Electronique

Guide à l'Intention des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises Exportatrices

Series: Trade Secrets Series
( Print: June 2000 )

State of the Environment Reporting

Source Book of Methods and Approaches

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: November 1996 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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...