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The State of the World’s Forests 2016

Forests and Agriculture - Land-use Challenges and Opportunities

Series: The State of the World’s Forests
( PDF: June 2016 )

Forests and trees support sustainable agriculture. They stabilize soils and climate, regulate water flows, give shade and shelter, and provide a habitat for pollinators and the natural predators of...

Forests and trees support sustainable agriculture. They stabilize soils and climate, regulate water flows, give shade and shelter, and provide a habitat for pollinators and the natural predators of...


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The State of the World’s Forests 2018

Forest Pathways to Sustainable Development

Series: The State of the World’s Forests
( Print: August 2018, PDF: July 2018 )

This publication is aimed at enhancing our understanding of how forests and their sustainable management contribute to achieving several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Time is running...

This publication is aimed at enhancing our understanding of how forests and their sustainable management contribute to achieving several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Time is running...


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El estado de los bosques del mundo 2018

Las vías forestales hacia el desarrollo sostenible

Series: El estado de los bosques del mundo
( PDF: July 2018 )

Hace casi tres años, los líderes mundiales acordaron la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas y sus 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Es decir, el marco central...

Hace casi tres años, los líderes mundiales acordaron la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas y sus 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Es decir, el marco central...


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La situation des forêts du monde 2018

Les forêts au service du développement durable

Series: La situation des forêts du monde
( PDF: July 2018 )

Il y a près de trois ans, les dirigeants du monde approuvaient le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement durable à l’horizon 2030 et ses 17 objectifs de développement durable (ODD), qui...

Il y a près de trois ans, les dirigeants du monde approuvaient le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement durable à l’horizon 2030 et ses 17 objectifs de développement durable (ODD), qui...


Turnkey Plants and Project Engineering Services

A Handbook for Exporters from Developing Countries

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This Guidebook on export development of turnkey projects reviews turnkey plant services offering export potential. It covers such subjects as selected markets worldwide; information needs and services...

This Guidebook on export development of turnkey projects reviews turnkey plant services offering export potential. It covers such subjects as selected markets worldwide; information needs and services...


Dried/Dehydrated Tropical Fruit

A Survey of Major Markets

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This publication presents a market study on dried or dehydrated tropical fruit reviewing world market situation and, for countries covered, gives comments and data on supply and demand. It also...

This publication presents a market study on dried or dehydrated tropical fruit reviewing world market situation and, for countries covered, gives comments and data on supply and demand. It also...


Tropical Nuts

A Study of Market Opportunities in the United Kingdom

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This study of market situation and outlook for nuts (Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts and groundnuts), in the United Kingdom covers: supply and demand aspects; consumer preferences...

This study of market situation and outlook for nuts (Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts and groundnuts), in the United Kingdom covers: supply and demand aspects; consumer preferences...


Public International Law

A Selective Bibliography

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 1995 )

A distinctive bibliography prepared by the Dag Hammarskjold Library of the United Nations. This book provides an invaluable compilation of sources of information on public international law. It...

A distinctive bibliography prepared by the Dag Hammarskjold Library of the United Nations. This book provides an invaluable compilation of sources of information on public international law. It...


Fruit Juices

A Study of Selected Markets in Central and Eastern Europe

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This market study on fruit juices in Eastern Europe, with particular reference to the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, gives an overview of world trade. It reviews supply and demand, imports and...

This market study on fruit juices in Eastern Europe, with particular reference to the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, gives an overview of world trade. It reviews supply and demand, imports and...


Survey of China's Foreign Trade

An Analysis of China's Export and Import Data at the Enterprise Level

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This publication reviews the role of different types of enterprises in the development of China's foreign trade sector. It covers types of trade (ordinary and processing trade) and related customs...

This publication reviews the role of different types of enterprises in the development of China's foreign trade sector. It covers types of trade (ordinary and processing trade) and related customs...


Fruit Juices

a Study of Selected Markets in Asia

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This market study on fruit juices in Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of Korea and, Singapore gives an overview of the world trade. For each country it reviews supply and demand, imports and exports, market...

This market study on fruit juices in Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of Korea and, Singapore gives an overview of the world trade. For each country it reviews supply and demand, imports and exports, market...


Poland

A Partner for Developing Countries

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This Guide is aimed at developing countries' traders. It discusses Polish foreign trade structure; surveys import trends and prospects for product groups of interest to developing countries; reviews...

This Guide is aimed at developing countries' traders. It discusses Polish foreign trade structure; surveys import trends and prospects for product groups of interest to developing countries; reviews...


Rubber Products

An Overview of Major Markets and Opportunities for Developing Countries

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This market study aimed at exporters in developing countries presents an overview of the international market and discusses possibility for the expansion of South-South trade. It also examines the...

This market study aimed at exporters in developing countries presents an overview of the international market and discusses possibility for the expansion of South-South trade. It also examines the...


Aid Under Fire

Relief and Development in an Unstable World

Series: DHA Issues in Focus Series
( Print: July 1997 )

The challenge of working in situations of actual or unresolved conflict is not new, but it has a greater impetus and commands more attention today than in the past. This publication aptly addresses...

The challenge of working in situations of actual or unresolved conflict is not new, but it has a greater impetus and commands more attention today than in the past. This publication aptly addresses...


Emergency Telecommunications

The Vital Role of Telecommunications in Disaster Relief and Mitigation

Series: DHA Issues in Focus Series
( Print: July 1997 )

The success of disaster mitigation as well as disaster relief operations depends on teamwork and teamwork depends on communication. The areas of coverage in this publication include: the unrestricted...

The success of disaster mitigation as well as disaster relief operations depends on teamwork and teamwork depends on communication. The areas of coverage in this publication include: the unrestricted...


Land Mines

From Words to Action

Series: DHA Issues in Focus Series
( Print: July 1997 )

The world community has come to realise that the clearance of land mines is essential. This publication addresses such areas as: education as an important link in clearance continuum, new technologies...

The world community has come to realise that the clearance of land mines is essential. This publication addresses such areas as: education as an important link in clearance continuum, new technologies...


Chernobyl

No Visible End to the Menace

Series: DHA Issues in Focus Series
( Print: July 1997 )

The number of humanitarian disasters vying for the world's attention has increased steadily in the last decade. The Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 shared many elements with more recent emergencies...

The number of humanitarian disasters vying for the world's attention has increased steadily in the last decade. The Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 shared many elements with more recent emergencies...


Disasters

Acts of Nature, Acts of Man?

Series: DHA Issues in Focus Series
( Print: July 1997 )

In the past decades, natural and human systems have grown greatly intertwined and the distinction between 'acts of Man' and 'acts of Nature' has become increasingly blurred. This publication discusses...

In the past decades, natural and human systems have grown greatly intertwined and the distinction between 'acts of Man' and 'acts of Nature' has become increasingly blurred. This publication discusses...


Disasters and Development

Series: DHA Issues in Focus Series
( Print: July 1997 )

The linkage between disasters and development is well recognized, as is our growing ability to counter the threat. This publication offers an understanding of the devastating impacts of disasters and...

The linkage between disasters and development is well recognized, as is our growing ability to counter the threat. This publication offers an understanding of the devastating impacts of disasters and...


Humanitarian Assistance and the Transition Issue

Series: DHA Issues in Focus Series
( Print: July 1997 )

Using country studies, this publication gives clear insight into the issues of humanitarian assistance and the transition issue. The expert papers presented include discussions in such areas as...

Using country studies, this publication gives clear insight into the issues of humanitarian assistance and the transition issue. The expert papers presented include discussions in such areas as...