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Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in West Asia

( Print: June 2002 )

The West Asian Region is characterized by its aridity and vast deserts where water evaporates quickly or is absorbed into the soil before it can be properly used or contained. Throughout history...

The West Asian Region is characterized by its aridity and vast deserts where water evaporates quickly or is absorbed into the soil before it can be properly used or contained. Throughout history...


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Environmentally Sound Technologies for Wastewater and Stormwater Management

An International Source Book

( Print: June 2002 )

This publication is a sequel to the 'International Source Book on Environmentally Sound Technologies for Municipal Solid Waste Management'. The urgent need for information on how to deal with...

This publication is a sequel to the 'International Source Book on Environmentally Sound Technologies for Municipal Solid Waste Management'. The urgent need for information on how to deal with...


Integrated Waste Management Practices to Protect Freshwater Resources

Case Studies from West Asia, the Mediterranean and the Arab Region

( Print: March 2002 )

The 1999 Inter-Regional Workshop on Technologies for Waste Management was organized in response to the growing needs of cities in West Asia, the Mediterranean and the Arab Region to build their...

The 1999 Inter-Regional Workshop on Technologies for Waste Management was organized in response to the growing needs of cities in West Asia, the Mediterranean and the Arab Region to build their...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Small Island Developing States

( Print: August 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Latin America and the...

( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in East and Central Europe

( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in some Asian Countries

( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Sourcebook of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in Africa

( Print: July 1999 )

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...

Freshwater resources have been dwindling over the years, while the demand for high quality water has been steadily increasing. Aimed particularly at water resource planners and managers, this...


Technology Needs for Lake Management in Indonesia Case Studies

Lakes Rawa Danau and Rawa Pening, Java

( Print: July 2000 )

This publication provides a general diagnostic analysis of Rawa Danau and Rawa Penning. It describes and discusses environmentally sound technologies and management practices that are appropriate for...

This publication provides a general diagnostic analysis of Rawa Danau and Rawa Penning. It describes and discusses environmentally sound technologies and management practices that are appropriate for...


Planning and Management of Lakes and Reservoirs

An Integrated Approach to Eutrophication

( Print: July 2000 )

This book is the result of the participation of 26 experts involved with the management of freshwater resources from Africa, Europe, North and South America, Asia and Oceania. Their experiences on the...

This book is the result of the participation of 26 experts involved with the management of freshwater resources from Africa, Europe, North and South America, Asia and Oceania. Their experiences on the...


Planning and Management of Lakes and Reservoirs

An Integrated Approach to Eutrophication - A Student's Guide

( Print: July 2001 )

This publication provides an overview of the problems and possible solutions associated with eutrophication in freshwater lakes and reservoirs. It takes a look at the origins of the problems, their...

This publication provides an overview of the problems and possible solutions associated with eutrophication in freshwater lakes and reservoirs. It takes a look at the origins of the problems, their...


Study on the Rights of Persons Belonging to Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: December 1991 )

For the first time in thirty years, the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, presents a special report on this subject. Focusing on Article 27 of the...

For the first time in thirty years, the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, presents a special report on this subject. Focusing on Article 27 of the...


Status of the Individual and Contemporary International Law

Promotion, Protection and Restoration of Human Rights at National, Regional and International...

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: June 1992 )

'The individual is a bearer of international rights and responsibilities', states this study. It is hoped that this study will contribute to new developments concerning the status of the individual in...

'The individual is a bearer of international rights and responsibilities', states this study. It is hoped that this study will contribute to new developments concerning the status of the individual in...


Technical Workbook on Environmental Management Tools for Decision Analysis

Technical Reference and Workbook

( Print: December 2000 )

A recurrent subject of discussion is the need for integrating environmental considerations in making decisions that have impact on development, whether at the national, industrial or community level...

A recurrent subject of discussion is the need for integrating environmental considerations in making decisions that have impact on development, whether at the national, industrial or community level...


Human Rights and Disabled Persons

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: August 1993 )

A thorough international study on the relationship between human rights and disability, this publication's main sources have been relevant international instruments and reports by governments, NGOs...

A thorough international study on the relationship between human rights and disability, this publication's main sources have been relevant international instruments and reports by governments, NGOs...


Right to Adequate Food as a Human Right

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: January 1989 )

Focusing on the basic premise that everyone has a right to food, this book presents the views of an international group of scholars on the economic, social and legal implications of this vitally...

Focusing on the basic premise that everyone has a right to food, this book presents the views of an international group of scholars on the economic, social and legal implications of this vitally...


Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: August 1990 )

This report includes information on manifestations of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief in the contemporary world and attempts to identify the causes of these manifestations...

This report includes information on manifestations of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief in the contemporary world and attempts to identify the causes of these manifestations...


Freedom of the Individual Under Law

A Study on Individual's Duties to the Community and the Limitations on Human Rights and Freedoms...

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: September 1990 )

The present study should be considered as a contribution to the freedom of the individual under the law. The meaning of the concept 'Freedom under Law' is that whenever there is any conflict between...

The present study should be considered as a contribution to the freedom of the individual under the law. The meaning of the concept 'Freedom under Law' is that whenever there is any conflict between...


Right to Adequate Housing, The

Report of the Special Rapporteur

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: August 1996 )

A new and timely publication made all the more urgent by the enormity by the global housing crisis, with inadequate housing threatening the health, safety and dignity of so many. An invaluable...

A new and timely publication made all the more urgent by the enormity by the global housing crisis, with inadequate housing threatening the health, safety and dignity of so many. An invaluable...


Sexual Exploitation of Children

Series: Human Rights Study
( Print: December 1996 )

A new and significant study in this important series of publications on human rights. Sexual exploitation of children is unquestionably a breach of human rights and this invaluable book shows how...

A new and significant study in this important series of publications on human rights. Sexual exploitation of children is unquestionably a breach of human rights and this invaluable book shows how...