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APELL FOR MINING GUIDANCE FOR THE

APELL for Mining

Guidance for the Mining Industry in Raising Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
30 Nov 2001
This publication provides a framework for the preparation of an emergency response plan that can be used by mine management, emergency response agencies, government officials and local communities. It covers risk factors specific to the mining industry and describes how the Awareness and Prepared...
TRANSAPELL GUIDANCE FOR DANGEROUS

TransAPELL

Guidance for Dangerous Goods Transport - Emergency Planning in a Local Community

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
27 Oct 2000
This publication has been prepared in response to requests from around the world to provide communities with help in planning for accidents arising from the transport of dangerous goods. The purpose of TransAPELL is to encourage co-operation between community, government and industry to develop u...
VOLUNTARY INDUSTRY CODES OF CONDUC

Voluntary Industry Codes of Conduct for the Environment

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
12 Mar 1999
Voluntary codes of conduct can be an important policy tool for improving industry's environmental performance. They can also be an important tool for industry to demonstrate that they are managing their operation in a manner that will enhance economic growth, ensure environmental protection and a...
STEEL INDUSTRY & THE ENVIRO #38

Steel Industry and the Environment

Technical and Management Issues

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
13 Feb 1998
Personnel responsible for day-to-day plant operations, those in government, regulatory or standard-setting organizations, or those seeking to influence them, such as industry associations will find this publication to be their main source of reference. It gives an overview of current and best pra...
MINERAL FERTILIZER PRODUCTION

Mineral Fertilizer Production and the Environment

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
5 Sep 1997
This comprehensive report is intended to raise the awareness of the environmental issues inherent in the fertilizer manufacturing industry, and to highlight the concerted approaches that industry and government may take to avoid the associated impacts. The report is an integral part of the United...
MONITORING INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS

Monitoring Industrial Emissions and Wastes

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
13 Mar 1998
A new and important manual relevant to most industries. Procedures are given for the stages and steps required to carry out systematic monitoring programmes. It demonstrates how monitoring programmes can be implemented by companies, whether 'in-house' or by special monitoring organizations. It is...
ENVIRO ACTION PACK FOR HOTELS PRAC

Environmental Action Pack for Hotels

Practical Steps to Benefit Your Business and the Environment

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
15 Nov 1996
This report will be of great assistance to the worldwide hotel industry in improving its environmental management. The action pack provides practical information, checklists and examples on key issues such as: how to perform environmental self audits; how to integrate environmental management int...
HEALTH ASPECTS OF CHEMICAL ACCIDEN

Health Aspects of Chemical Accidents

Guidance on Chemical Accident Awareness, Preparedness and Response for Health Professionals and Emergency Responders

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
15 Nov 1996
A new and important publication which will assist managers and other decision-makers in developing appropriate policies for chemical accident prevention, preparedness and response. Since it focuses on the health aspects of chemical accidents, it is primarily directed to decision-makers in the hea...
ENVIRO MNGMT THE PULP & PAPER #34

Environmental Management in the Pulp and Paper Industry

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
1 Aug 1997
This technical report examines the environmental issues facing the pulp and paper industry and shows how these issues can be addressed. It discusses the production process, the origins of pollution and other impacts on the industry. It also recommends procedures for reducing these impacts.
INDUSTRY ENVIRO COMPLIANCE TRAIN

Industry Environmental Compliance

Training Manual

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
26 Jul 1996
This Report discusses key issues facing licensing and compliance authorities and guides the reader through the general procedures of permitting, monitoring of compliance, and enforcement. It puts into perspective, the major elements in the establishment of an effective compliance and enforcement ...
ENVIRO CODES CONDUCT FOR TOURISM

Environmental Codes of Conduct for Tourism

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
9 Jun 1995
The purpose of this new book is to make available to governments, industry and other stakeholders a summary of what is currently known about these codes, and to provide those who wish to frame new codes with some guidance as to how this is best done.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE EL

Environmental Management in the Electronics Industry

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
31 Mar 1995
The production of electronics components comprises a varied set of processes, each with its own complex web of potential environmental hazards. This publication offers specific, lengthy and detailed advice on the best practice that should be adopted and the consequences of failed environmental pr...
ENERGY SAVINGS IN THE TRANSPORT SE

Energy Savings in the Transport Sector

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
15 Dec 1995
While all modes of transport have environmental impacts, by far the most important is road transport which carries 70% of all goods and people. This publication examines transport systems, focusing particularly on road transport. It discusses trends and highlights the increasing role of road tran...
APELL ANOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY TECH

Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at the Local Level (APELL)

Annotated Bibliography

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
31 Mar 1995
Experts from governments, research facilities, the manufacturing sector, emergency operations centres and libraries among others offered their suggestions on the books they have found to be most helpful in emergency planning. Those books are annotated in this Bibliography in English, French and S...
COMPANY ENVIRO REPORTING

Company Environmental Reporting

A Measure of the Progress of Business and Industry Towards Sustainable Development

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
6 Jan 1995
The public reporting by companies on environmental performance is now emerging as one of the most pressing environmental challenges for business. The report provides information and inspiration to companies to initiate environmental reporting. Included is a survey of 100 pioneers in environmental...
ENVIRO ASPECTS INDUSTRIAL WOOD

Environmental Aspects of Industrial Wood Preservation

A Technical Guide

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
16 Sep 1994
Intended to be used world-wide to meet the requirements of both developing and developed countries, this Guide is designed to improve the professional practices in wood preservation plants and make it safer for workers by minimizing their exposure to dangerous chemicals.
TEXTILE INDUSTRY & THE ENVIRO

Textile Industry and the Environment, The

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
6 Jan 1995
Textile production is an important contributor to many national economies. Its diverse operations have a significant impact on the local environment, presenting health and safety risks to its workforce. This technical report provides guidelines on measures to prevent pollution and save raw materi...
LANDFILL OF HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL

Landfill of Hazardous Industrial Wastes

A Training Manual

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
6 Jan 1995
Both trainers and professionals working in the field of hazardous waste management will find this Manual of great assistance. It analyzes landfill problems and options faced by many national administrations around the world. The case studies and problem-solving exercises throughout the Manual can...
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF NICKEL

Environmental Management of Nickel Production

A Technical Guide

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
15 Oct 1993
Unless properly controlled, mining, smelting and refining of nickel ores can cause considerable health and environmental damage. This technical guide provides information on the environmental impacts associated with the extractive metallurgy of nickel ores. It offers guidance regarding the incorp...
GDLNS DEV NATL PARKS & PROTECTED

Guidelines

Development of National Parks and Protected Areas for Tourism

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
6 Jan 1995
Sustainable development requires part of the Earth's land area, such as National Parks, to be set aside as protected areas. Tourism activity in such an area can serve as a self-financing mechanism, but this will only be possible with appropriate management. This book offers guidelines, drawn-up b...
FROM REGULATIONS TO INDUSTRY COMPL

From Regulations to Industry Compliance

Building Institutional Capabilities

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
2 Apr 1993
Governments need to take the necessary institutional measures, consistent with the cultural, social and economic fabric of the country to ensure that environmental standards are adhered to. This publication provides some guidance on organizational principles which are necessary to ensure that env...
COMPANIES ORGANIZATION & PUBLIC CO

Companies Organization and Public Communication on Environmental Issues

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
12 Mar 1992
This report addresses the environmental considerations that corporations have already been able to include into their activities in a view to encouraging others to improve on the environmental management of resources at local, national and international levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF SELECTED

Environmental Aspects of Selected Non-ferrous Metals (Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, Au) Ore Mining

A Technical Guide

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
13 Mar 1992
This is a technical report that provides an overview of both large-scale and small-scale mining and their potential impacts on the environment with measures to reduce this impact. Possible sources of contaminants are identified, as are the risks from closure of mines and abandoned sites. Control ...
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION & EVALUATIO

Hazards Identification and Evaluation in a Local Community

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
29 Jan 1993
A handy 'toolbox' with which to get started on the work of analyzing potential hazards to get an overview of the most serious threats to people, property and the environment in the area, in order to improve safety measures and allocate resources. This book is intended for people from industry, th...
HAZARDOUS WASTES POLICIES & STRATE

Hazardous Waste Policies and Strategies

A Training Manual

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UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
19 Jun 1992