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ESCWA Water Development Report No.2

State of Water Resources in the ESCWA Region

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: April 2008, PDF: July 2008 )

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...


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ESCWA Water Development Report No.3

Role of Desalination in Addressing Water Scarcity

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: May 2010, PDF: December 2009 )

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...


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ESCWA Water Development Report 4

National Capacities for the Management of Shared Water Resources in ESCWA Member Countries

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: August 2012, PDF: April 2012 )

This report focuses on national and regional capacities for the management of shared water resources in ESCWA member countries. Specific attention is paid to the legal frameworks for shared water...

This report focuses on national and regional capacities for the management of shared water resources in ESCWA member countries. Specific attention is paid to the legal frameworks for shared water...


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ESCWA Water Development Report 5

Issues in Sustainable Water Resources Management and Water Services in the Arab Region

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: October 2014, PDF: September 2014 )

The Arab Ministerial Water Council (AMWC) took the initiative to establish a regional monitoring mechanism for water and sanitation services that builds upon indicators globally monitored under the...

The Arab Ministerial Water Council (AMWC) took the initiative to establish a regional monitoring mechanism for water and sanitation services that builds upon indicators globally monitored under the...


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ESCWA Water Development Report 6 (Arabic language)

The Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( PDF: March 2016 )

This sixth issue of the ESCWA Water Development Report offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The...

This sixth issue of the ESCWA Water Development Report offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The...


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ESCWA Water Development Report 6

The Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: May 2016, PDF: March 2016 )

This report offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The analytical framework considers the interlinkages...

This report offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The analytical framework considers the interlinkages...


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Trade and Environment Review 2016

Fish Trade

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review
( Print: March 2017, PDF: December 2016 )

The review addresses the matter of harmful incentives, primarily in terms of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and fisheries subsidies, as an important part of the toolkit to restore...

The review addresses the matter of harmful incentives, primarily in terms of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and fisheries subsidies, as an important part of the toolkit to restore...


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Trade and Environment Review 2023

Trade and Environment Review 2023

Building a Sustainable and Resilient Ocean Economy Beyond 2030

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review
( Print: July 2023, PDF: July 2023 )

This edition examines the current and emerging cross-cutting role of the ocean in advancing economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. It builds on the discussions and...

This edition examines the current and emerging cross-cutting role of the ocean in advancing economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. It builds on the discussions and...


ESCWA Water Development Report

Vulnerability of the Region to Socio-economic Drought (Arabic language)

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development

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ESCWA Water Development Report 1

Vulnerability of the Region to Socio-economic Drought

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: February 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

The present study addresses the gap in understanding socio-economic drought in the ESCWA region. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of developing drought detection, preparedness and...

The present study addresses the gap in understanding socio-economic drought in the ESCWA region. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of developing drought detection, preparedness and...


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Trade and Environment Review 2003

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review
( Print: June 2004, PDF: June 2004 )

The Trade and Development Review focuses on themes that are of particular interest to developing countries. In doing so it provides a forum for dialogue aimed at assisting developing countries in...

The Trade and Development Review focuses on themes that are of particular interest to developing countries. In doing so it provides a forum for dialogue aimed at assisting developing countries in...


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Trade and Environment Review 2021

Trade-Climate Readiness for Developing Countries

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review
( Print: March 2021, PDF: April 2021 )

This edition examines the physical impacts of climate change and their effects on developing country economies and trade; the vulnerabilities of developing countries to climate change; costs and...

This edition examines the physical impacts of climate change and their effects on developing country economies and trade; the vulnerabilities of developing countries to climate change; costs and...


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Trade and Environment Review 2006

Environmental Requirements and Market Access for Developing Countries - Developing Pro-active...

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review
( Print: April 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

This edition of the Review focuses on environmental and related health requirements and their impact on developing countries' market access. It examines both the opportunities and challenges presented...

This edition of the Review focuses on environmental and related health requirements and their impact on developing countries' market access. It examines both the opportunities and challenges presented...


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Trade and Environment Review 2009/2010

Promoting Poles of Clean Growth to Foster the Transition to a More Sustainable Economy

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review
( Print: April 2010, PDF: August 2010 )

While several rapidly industrializing developing countries have not seen a major slump in their growth by the recent economic and financial crises, UNCTAD´s Trade and Environment Review 2009/2010 (TER...

While several rapidly industrializing developing countries have not seen a major slump in their growth by the recent economic and financial crises, UNCTAD´s Trade and Environment Review 2009/2010 (TER...


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Trade and Environment Review 2013

Wake up before it is too late - Make Agriculture truly Sustainable now for Food Security in a...

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review
( Print: December 2013, PDF: October 2013 )

The 2013 report warns that continuing rural poverty, persistent hunger around the world, growing populations, and mounting environmental concerns must be treated as a collective crisis. Urgent and far...

The 2013 report warns that continuing rural poverty, persistent hunger around the world, growing populations, and mounting environmental concerns must be treated as a collective crisis. Urgent and far...