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Regional Seas

Ecosystem-based Management of Fisheries - Opportunities and Challenges for Coordination between...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: June 2002 )

The ecosystem approach to the management of oceans and their resources was consolidated in Agenda 21. Practical application of this approach is still in early stages of development by regional...

The ecosystem approach to the management of oceans and their resources was consolidated in Agenda 21. Practical application of this approach is still in early stages of development by regional...


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Assessment of Land-based Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine, Coastal and Associated...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: May 2000 )

This publication presents a regional overview on land-based sources and activities affecting the marine, coastal and associated freshwater environment in the Wider Caribbean Region. The report...

This publication presents a regional overview on land-based sources and activities affecting the marine, coastal and associated freshwater environment in the Wider Caribbean Region. The report...


Overview on Land-based Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine Environment in the ROPME Area

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: May 2000 )

While the natural resources of this part of the Middle East have supported the coastal populations for thousands of years, the marine environment has recently been degraded as a result of a wide range...

While the natural resources of this part of the Middle East have supported the coastal populations for thousands of years, the marine environment has recently been degraded as a result of a wide range...


Assessment of Land-based Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine, Coastal and Associated...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: September 2000 )

The Global Programme of Action of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities was adopted in November 1995. The goal of this programme is to prevent the degradation of the marine environment...

The Global Programme of Action of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities was adopted in November 1995. The goal of this programme is to prevent the degradation of the marine environment...


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Migrations et Protection des Droits de l'Homme

Series: Droit International de la Migration
( Print: December 2005 )

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Review of Small Cetaceans

Distribution, Behaviour, Migration and Threats

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: December 2005 )

This reference book covers whale distribution, behaviour and migration; highlighting the threats that small cetaceans are exposed to. With the exception of the sperm whale, all 72 species of toothed...

This reference book covers whale distribution, behaviour and migration; highlighting the threats that small cetaceans are exposed to. With the exception of the sperm whale, all 72 species of toothed...


Overview on Land-based Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine, Coastal and Associated...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: November 2000 )

This publication aims at assisting the countries of the West and Central African region in their efforts to protect the marine environment and achieve sustainable development. It provides data and...

This publication aims at assisting the countries of the West and Central African region in their efforts to protect the marine environment and achieve sustainable development. It provides data and...


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People and Reefs

Successes and Challenges in the Management of Coral Reef Marine Protected Areas

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: March 2005 )

Coral Reefs are among the world’s richest and most spectacular ecosystems. Their contribution to marine biodiversity is enormous. More than one billion people in the tropics benefit directly from...

Coral Reefs are among the world’s richest and most spectacular ecosystems. Their contribution to marine biodiversity is enormous. More than one billion people in the tropics benefit directly from...


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Financing the Implementation of Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans

A Guide for National Action

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: January 2007 )

The Regional Seas Programme, launched in 1974 in the wake of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm, aims to address the accelerating degradation of the world’s...

The Regional Seas Programme, launched in 1974 in the wake of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm, aims to address the accelerating degradation of the world’s...


Overview on Land-based Pollutant Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine, Coastal and Freshwater...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: July 2000 )

This publication provides an overview of activities affecting the Marine, coastal and freshwater environment in the Pacific Islands region. It identifies and assesses the problems related to each...

This publication provides an overview of activities affecting the Marine, coastal and freshwater environment in the Pacific Islands region. It identifies and assesses the problems related to each...


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Deep-sea Biodiversity and Ecosystems

A Scoping Report on their Socio-economy, Management and Governance

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: June 2008 )

The objective of this report is to provide an overview of the key socio-economic, management and governance issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of deep-sea ecosystems and...

The objective of this report is to provide an overview of the key socio-economic, management and governance issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of deep-sea ecosystems and...


Promoting Women's Rights as Human Rights

Series: Studies on Women in Development
( Print: September 2000 )

Women's rights have traditionally been viewed as separate from human rights. Yet, throughout their lifetime, women are often faced with violations of their human rights. To address those issues, an...

Women's rights have traditionally been viewed as separate from human rights. Yet, throughout their lifetime, women are often faced with violations of their human rights. To address those issues, an...


Overview of Land-based Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine Environment in the East Asian...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: February 2001 )

This report comprises recommendations of a Workshop on Implementation of the Global Programme of Action (GPA) for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities. It also includes...

This report comprises recommendations of a Workshop on Implementation of the Global Programme of Action (GPA) for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities. It also includes...


Improving the Status of Women in Poverty

A Comparative Study on Women's Status in Poverty in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and the Philippines

Series: Studies on Women in Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This study presents an analysis of multi-dimensional poverty among women and the interrelated aspects. The study covers four countries: Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and the Philippines.

This study presents an analysis of multi-dimensional poverty among women and the interrelated aspects. The study covers four countries: Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and the Philippines.


Human Rights and Legal Status of Women in the Asian and Pacific Region

Series: Studies on Women in Development
( Print: February 1998 )

The protection and promotion of women's human rights is a critical area of concern worldwide. The United Nations has played an important role in bringing international attention to this issue. This...

The protection and promotion of women's human rights is a critical area of concern worldwide. The United Nations has played an important role in bringing international attention to this issue. This...