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Highlights in Space 1997

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 1999 )

The two significant events of 1997 in space technology and applications were the successful landing and exploration of Mars by the U.S. Pathfinder mission; and the long string of mishaps aboard the...

The two significant events of 1997 in space technology and applications were the successful landing and exploration of Mars by the U.S. Pathfinder mission; and the long string of mishaps aboard the...


Highlights in Space 1999

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 2000 )

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...


Highlights in Space 2001

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: May 2002 )

This review of recent developments in space science, technology applications, international cooperation and space law, seeks to increase the awareness of the benefits of space activities. It is hoped...

This review of recent developments in space science, technology applications, international cooperation and space law, seeks to increase the awareness of the benefits of space activities. It is hoped...


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Management of Latin American River Basins

Amazon, Plata and Sao Francisco

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: August 1999 )

The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has...

The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has...


Highlights in Space 1998

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law


Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: May 1999 )

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...


Water for Urban Areas

Challenges and Perspective

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: March 2000 )

By the year 2025, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of the world's population will be urban dwellers. In Water for Urban Areas, leading experts offer unique insights into varied issues of...

By the year 2025, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of the world's population will be urban dwellers. In Water for Urban Areas, leading experts offer unique insights into varied issues of...


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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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International Waters in Southern Africa

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: April 2003 )

Due to the large disparity in the availability of water between the wet northern region and the drier south parts of Southern Africa, water management has become an issue of critical importance to...

Due to the large disparity in the availability of water between the wet northern region and the drier south parts of Southern Africa, water management has become an issue of critical importance to...


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Highlights in Space 2002

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 2003 )

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses the progress made...

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses the progress made...


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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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Highlights in Space 2005

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: March 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It aims to increase awareness of the...

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It aims to increase awareness of the...


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Highlights in Space 2003

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: March 2004 )

This publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses advances in space research made in 2003.

This publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses advances in space research made in 2003.


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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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Highlights in Space 2008

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: May 2009 )

This authoritative and comprehensive CD-ROM reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. Compiled from reports prepared for the...

This authoritative and comprehensive CD-ROM reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. Compiled from reports prepared for the...


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Highlights in Space 2004

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It aims to increase awareness of the...

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It aims to increase awareness of the...


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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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Highlights in Space 2010 (CD-ROM)

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law


Series: Highlights in Space
( Print: April 2011, PDF: February 2011 )

This 2010 review of latest developments in space science, technology, space applications, international collaboration and space law has the aim to inform a broad worldwide audience of recent...

This 2010 review of latest developments in space science, technology, space applications, international collaboration and space law has the aim to inform a broad worldwide audience of recent...


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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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Mankind and the Oceans

Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2005 )

The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and...

The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and...