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New Approaches to Science and Technology Cooperation and Capacity Building

Series: ATAS Bulletin
( Print: May 1999 )

A publication of great impact providing insights into the future direction that countries and major organizations are likely to take in information technology development. It contains contributions...

A publication of great impact providing insights into the future direction that countries and major organizations are likely to take in information technology development. It contains contributions...


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World Youth Report

Youth Civic Engagement

Series: World Youth Report
( Print: July 2016, PDF: December 2015 )

The World Youth Report is the flagship publication on youth issues of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat. This 2015 edition intends to provide fresh...

The World Youth Report is the flagship publication on youth issues of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat. This 2015 edition intends to provide fresh...


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Our Planet, March 2016

Inclusive Green Economy - Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future

( PDF: June 2017 )

In this issue of Our Planet, policy-makers, distinguished stakeholders and environmental experts explore the many pathways towards an inclusive green economy

In this issue of Our Planet, policy-makers, distinguished stakeholders and environmental experts explore the many pathways towards an inclusive green economy


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Our Planet, May 2016

The Environmental Dimension of the 2030 Agenda

( PDF: May 2018 )

In this issue of Our Planet, policy-makers, civil society leaders and distinguished stakeholders explore the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

In this issue of Our Planet, policy-makers, civil society leaders and distinguished stakeholders explore the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.


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Our Planet, October 2016

Urban Solutions - Making Cities Strong, Smart, Sustainable

( PDF: May 2018 )

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, environmental policymakers, and experts in settlements and urban health examine the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly urbanizing world.

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, environmental policymakers, and experts in settlements and urban health examine the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly urbanizing world.


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Our Planet, March 2017

Environmental Crime - Tackling the Greatest Threats to our Planet

( PDF: March 2018 )

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, policymakers and experts explore the growing and complex threats from environmental crime and the political and legal frameworks needed to counteract...

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, policymakers and experts explore the growing and complex threats from environmental crime and the political and legal frameworks needed to counteract...


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Our Planet, June 2017

Connecting People to Nature

( PDF: May 2018 )

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, experts and campaigners explore the benefits of connecting people to nature, and underline how our dependence on natural systems forces us to use Earth...

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, experts and campaigners explore the benefits of connecting people to nature, and underline how our dependence on natural systems forces us to use Earth...


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Our Planet, September 2017

The Global Environment Facility - Delivering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

( PDF: May 2018 )

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, policymakers and experts explore the work of the Global Environment Facility and how the partnership is working to drive progress on the world’s most...

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, policymakers and experts explore the work of the Global Environment Facility and how the partnership is working to drive progress on the world’s most...


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World Youth Report

Youth and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Series: World Youth Report
( Print: January 2019, PDF: January 2019 )

This biennial flagship report examines and provides insights into the role of young people in sustainable development in the context of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and related frameworks...

This biennial flagship report examines and provides insights into the role of young people in sustainable development in the context of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and related frameworks...


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World Youth Report 2003

The Global Situation of Young People

Series: World Youth Report
( Print: May 2004, PDF: October 2006 )

World Youth Report 2003 provides an overview of the global situation of young people. It explores the hope, ambition and potential that exist in our youth today, while at the same time examining the...

World Youth Report 2003 provides an overview of the global situation of young people. It explores the hope, ambition and potential that exist in our youth today, while at the same time examining the...


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World Youth Report 2020

Youth Social Entrepreneurship and the 2030 Agenda

Series: World Youth Report
( Print: August 2020, PDF: August 2020 )

This report highlights how youth social entrepreneurship can support young people's employment and development while helping to accelerate the implementation of the SDGs. It presents social...

This report highlights how youth social entrepreneurship can support young people's employment and development while helping to accelerate the implementation of the SDGs. It presents social...


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World Youth Report 2010

Youth and Climate Change

Series: World Youth Report
( Print: April 2011, PDF: February 2011 )

This report is intended to highlight the important role young people play in addressing climate change, and to offer suggestions on how young people might be more effectively integrated as individuals...

This report is intended to highlight the important role young people play in addressing climate change, and to offer suggestions on how young people might be more effectively integrated as individuals...


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World Youth Report 2005

Young People Today, and in 2015

Series: World Youth Report
( Print: October 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

More than 500 million youths worldwide live on less than $2 a day, 113 million are not in school, 88 million are unemployed and 10 million have HIV/AIDS, all significant challenges for reaching the...

More than 500 million youths worldwide live on less than $2 a day, 113 million are not in school, 88 million are unemployed and 10 million have HIV/AIDS, all significant challenges for reaching the...


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Our Planet, December 2017

Towards a Pollution-free Planet

Series: Our Planet
( PDF: June 2018 )

In this issue of Our Planet, policymakers, experts and business leaders examine the growing threat of pollution, its enormous impacts on people and the environment, and the innovative solutions that...

In this issue of Our Planet, policymakers, experts and business leaders examine the growing threat of pollution, its enormous impacts on people and the environment, and the innovative solutions that...


Energy Systems, Environment and Development

A Reader

Series: ATAS Bulletin
( Print: January 1992 )

This Bulletin presents the experiences and acquired wisdom of international energy experts and describes through case studies the successes and failures of their energy technology. It also focuses on...

This Bulletin presents the experiences and acquired wisdom of international energy experts and describes through case studies the successes and failures of their energy technology. It also focuses on...


Technology Assessment and Development

Series: ATAS Bulletin
( Print: January 1987 )

Rapidly changing technologies and their socio-economic implications have made it imperative to analyze more closely the relationship between technological advances and socio-economic development...

Rapidly changing technologies and their socio-economic implications have made it imperative to analyze more closely the relationship between technological advances and socio-economic development...


Materials Technology and Development

Series: ATAS Bulletin
( Print: January 1987 )

New technology plays a crucial part in the development process. This Bulletin provides the opportunity to gain full insight into the role materials technology plays in development.

New technology plays a crucial part in the development process. This Bulletin provides the opportunity to gain full insight into the role materials technology plays in development.


Role of Publicly Funded Research and Publicly Owned Technologies in the Transfer and Diffusion of...

Series: ATAS Bulletin
( Print: February 2001 )

This issue of the Advanced Technology Assessment (ATAS) deals with the topic of environmentally sound technologies (ESTs). The purpose of this Assessment is to help policy makers and regulators to...

This issue of the Advanced Technology Assessment (ATAS) deals with the topic of environmentally sound technologies (ESTs). The purpose of this Assessment is to help policy makers and regulators to...


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World Youth Report 2011

Youth Employment - Youth Perspectives on the Pursuit of Decent Work in Changing Times

Series: World Youth Report
( Print: June 2013, PDF: December 2011 )

This is a biennially recurring publication of the United Nations. This year, it is largely based on an e-discussion with young people and representatives of youth-led organizations on the transition...

This is a biennially recurring publication of the United Nations. This year, it is largely based on an e-discussion with young people and representatives of youth-led organizations on the transition...


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World Youth Report 2007

Young People's Transition to Adulthood - Progress and Challenges

Series: World Youth Report
( Print: February 2008, PDF: January 2008 )

Today’s young people are the best educated generation of youth in history. However, the World Youth Report 2007 argues that for many young people, the transition to adulthood is slowed down by poverty...

Today’s young people are the best educated generation of youth in history. However, the World Youth Report 2007 argues that for many young people, the transition to adulthood is slowed down by poverty...