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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...


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Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific 2022

The Workforce We Need

Series: Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: October 2022, PDF: September 2022 )

The Social Outlook is a flagship ESCAP publication produced every two years with a dedicated focus on social development issues in Asia and the Pacific. In 2022, under the theme of “The Workforce We...

The Social Outlook is a flagship ESCAP publication produced every two years with a dedicated focus on social development issues in Asia and the Pacific. In 2022, under the theme of “The Workforce We...


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Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific 2018

Poorly Protected

Series: Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: January 2019, PDF: November 2018 )

This publication points out that to reduce poverty in Asia and the Pacific, countries need to step up their investment in people, in particular on social protection, education and health care. To be...

This publication points out that to reduce poverty in Asia and the Pacific, countries need to step up their investment in people, in particular on social protection, education and health care. To be...


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...


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...


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Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific 2021

The Protection We Want

Series: Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: March 2021, PDF: February 2021 )

Social protection is a fundamental right and serves as an enabler for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Social protection has been identified as one of the key enablers for...

Social protection is a fundamental right and serves as an enabler for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Social protection has been identified as one of the key enablers for...


Environmental Risk Assessment for Sustainable Cities

( Print: February 1997 )

This unique publication provides important background information on environmental risk assessments to acquaint all managers and planners with the process and to develop an integrated approach that...

This unique publication provides important background information on environmental risk assessments to acquaint all managers and planners with the process and to develop an integrated approach that...


International Source Book on Environmentally Sound Technologies for Municipal Solid Waste Management

( Print: February 1997 )

The primary intended audience of this new and important book is urban managers and others involved in solid waste in developing countries who can use the information presented here to guide their...

The primary intended audience of this new and important book is urban managers and others involved in solid waste in developing countries who can use the information presented here to guide their...