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State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples' Access to Health Services

Series: State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
( Print: March 2016, PDF: February 2016 )

This publication sets out to examine the major challenges for indigenous peoples to obtain adequate access to and utilization of quality health care services. It provides an important background to...

This publication sets out to examine the major challenges for indigenous peoples to obtain adequate access to and utilization of quality health care services. It provides an important background to...


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State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Education

Series: State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
( Print: January 2018, PDF: December 2017 )

At its first session, the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) requested the United Nations System to produce a report on the state of the world’s indigenous peoples (SOWIP)...

At its first session, the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) requested the United Nations System to produce a report on the state of the world’s indigenous peoples (SOWIP)...


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State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Series: State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
( Print: September 2019, PDF: September 2019 )

On 13 September 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It marked the culmination of decades of struggle among indigenous...

On 13 September 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It marked the culmination of decades of struggle among indigenous...


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State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Series: State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
( Print: December 2009, PDF: May 2011 )

While indigenous peoples make up around 370 million of the world’s population – some 5 per cent – they constitute around one-third of the world’s 900 million extremely poor rural people. Every day...

While indigenous peoples make up around 370 million of the world’s population – some 5 per cent – they constitute around one-third of the world’s 900 million extremely poor rural people. Every day...


Proceedings of International Regional Conference on Environmental Technologies for Wastewater...

Series: IETC Report
( Print: May 2001 )

The International Environmental technology centre (IETC) was established 1994 by the United Nations Environment Programme. One of its main functions is to promote the application of environmentally...

The International Environmental technology centre (IETC) was established 1994 by the United Nations Environment Programme. One of its main functions is to promote the application of environmentally...


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State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Rights to Lands, Territories and Resources

Series: State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
( Print: March 2021, PDF: March 2021 )

This publication offers a wide-ranging perspective on indigenous peoples’ rights to lands, territories and resources, examining legislation and agreements at the national and international level...

This publication offers a wide-ranging perspective on indigenous peoples’ rights to lands, territories and resources, examining legislation and agreements at the national and international level...


International Shiga Forum on Technology for Water Management in the 21st Century

Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001 )

Due to increasing population, changing lifestyles and escalating human activities, the total global demand for water resources is increasing. The Shiga International Forum on Water brought together...

Due to increasing population, changing lifestyles and escalating human activities, the total global demand for water resources is increasing. The Shiga International Forum on Water brought together...


Environmental Technology Assessment (EnTA) in Sub-Saharan Africa

A UNEP EnTA Leadership Training Programme

Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001 )

This publication is an outcome of a training programme for Sub-Saharan Africa on the utilization of Environmental Technology Assessment (EnTA) for decision-making in the management of Environmentally...

This publication is an outcome of a training programme for Sub-Saharan Africa on the utilization of Environmental Technology Assessment (EnTA) for decision-making in the management of Environmentally...


Principles of Municipal Solid Waste Management

Proceedings of a Seminar

Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001 )

This publication is an outcome of a seminar on Environmentally Sound Technologies in the field of municipal solid waste management. It presents an overview of solid waste management principles...

This publication is an outcome of a seminar on Environmentally Sound Technologies in the field of municipal solid waste management. It presents an overview of solid waste management principles...


Workbook for Training in Adopting, Applying and Operating Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs)

Regional Workshop

Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001 )

This publication is an outcome of the regional workshop for Asia and the Pacific on adopting, applying and promoting environmentally sound technologies (ESTs). It contains session outlines including...

This publication is an outcome of the regional workshop for Asia and the Pacific on adopting, applying and promoting environmentally sound technologies (ESTs). It contains session outlines including...


Workbook for Training in Adopting, Applying and Operating Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs)

A Pilot Programme

Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001 )

This publication is an outcome of a Pilot Workshop on adopting, applying and operating environmentally sound technologies (ESTs). Materials of this Workshop provide a platform for discussion and...

This publication is an outcome of a Pilot Workshop on adopting, applying and operating environmentally sound technologies (ESTs). Materials of this Workshop provide a platform for discussion and...


Proceedings of the International Symposium on Efficient Water Use in Urban Areas

Innovative Ways of Finding Water for Cities

Series: IETC Report
( Print: May 2001 )

Adequate freshwater supply is the most important precondition for sustaining human life and for achieving sustainable development. Recognizing the importance of freshwater, the UNEP International...

Adequate freshwater supply is the most important precondition for sustaining human life and for achieving sustainable development. Recognizing the importance of freshwater, the UNEP International...


Proceedings of the Workshop on Adopting, Applying and Operating Environmentally Sound Technologies...

Series: IETC Report
( Print: April 2001 )

This publication is an outcome of the Workshop devoted to enhancement of awareness and the development of the capabilities in the field of wastewater treatment at regional and national levels...

This publication is an outcome of the Workshop devoted to enhancement of awareness and the development of the capabilities in the field of wastewater treatment at regional and national levels...


Transfer and Implementation of Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs) for Water Quality...

Regional Consultation with Stakeholders to Identify Needs and Action

Series: IETC Report
( Print: December 2001 )

Water quality management has been identified as a high priority issue for the Mekong River Basin. Because of growing development pressures on the Mekong River and on water quality in particular, UNEP...

Water quality management has been identified as a high priority issue for the Mekong River Basin. Because of growing development pressures on the Mekong River and on water quality in particular, UNEP...