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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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Leaving No One Behind
Humanitarian Effectiveness in the Age of the Sustainable Development Goals
Series: OCHA Policy and Studies Series
( Print: December 2015,
PDF: June 2016
)
This study explores elements critical to effective humanitarian assistance and protection. It details global trends that shape humanitarian needs, risks and response expectations. It situates the...
This study explores elements critical to effective humanitarian assistance and protection. It details global trends that shape humanitarian needs, risks and response expectations. It situates the...
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Breaking the Impasse
Reducing Protracted Internal Displacement as a Collective Outcome
Series: OCHA Policy and Studies Series
( Print: September 2017,
PDF: August 2017
)
The global number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has reached an all-time high, as an increasing number of IDPs remain displaced for years or even decades. Tens of millions of IDPs are...
The global number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has reached an all-time high, as an increasing number of IDPs remain displaced for years or even decades. Tens of millions of IDPs are...
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
)
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...
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...
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...
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