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This publication is largely based on the reports of country studies undertaken in Bangladesh, The Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal and on papers on experience in renewable energy...

As the world grows more connected, long-term scenario perspectives are required at global, regional, national and local levels for environmental sustainability. By presenting a review of the...

The Energy Resource Development Series is a biennial publication, which addresses a selected theme of current interest to analysts, policy makers and planners in the energy sector. This publication...

Modern energy services are important to economic and social development, however, the current negative impacts of production, conversion and use of energy caused grave concern for the environment in...

This publication focuses on an in-depth analysis of the issues, policies and mechanisms in widening access to energy services in support of achieving sustainable development in rural areas of Asia and...

This volume attempts to explain the consequences of environmental change and deterioration of ecosystems on human health and analyzes global, regional, and national trends. It assesses the status of...

The growing demand for energy has become a serious concern to the global community due to dwindling fossil fuel resources and the environmental impact of unsustainable consumption and production...

This publication presents a global assessment of acidification and eutrophication caused by sulphur and nitrogen deposition. The study has two objectives: the first is to assess the present and...

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.

The Global Environment Outlook (GEO-2000) explores alternative policy options for Europe and Central Asia, focusing on energy use as an important driver for environmental problems across the region...

One of the ultimate goals of administrators must be to formulate investment plans that would minimize the overall cost over the long term of supplying energy services. The aim of this study is to aid...

This important publication provides an overview of the current and potential peaceful uses of nuclear energy which could be harnessed by developing countries to support their development efforts.

This study presents petroleum supply and demand as it affects the island States as well as their buying strategies. This report will be of interest of readers concerned with options facing small...

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.

The Source Book is meant to help move towards greater harmonization of environmental information through development and encouragement of common approaches, practices and terminology. It provides a...

Integrated assessment is one of the more powerful information tools to rational environmental policy. This report illustrates that integrated assessment and modelling techniques can be excellent tools...

This publication articulates a range of development scenarios and examines their plausibility, desirability and sustainability. It illuminates the interplay between global and regional processes...

In an effort to contribute to the Global Environment Outlook, this publication provides guidance and input on the environmental concerns from regional perspectives, reasons for the occurrence of the...

Until recently, it was virtually impossible to obtain historical, time-series data over large areas owing to lack of Earth-observing systems. A number of such systems from many countries now provide...

For millennia, humans have altered the world's ecosystems to meet their growing demands for food, fibre and water or to build cities, roads or other infrastructure. Many of these changes to ecosystems...