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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2017

Leave No One Behind - Disaster Resilience for Sustainable Development

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches for resilience-building...

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches for resilience-building...


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Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (As Amended on 27 February...

( Print: February 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

Environmental threats do not respect national borders. Governments have realized that to avert this danger they must notify and consult each other on all major projects under consideration that might...

Environmental threats do not respect national borders. Governments have realized that to avert this danger they must notify and consult each other on all major projects under consideration that might...


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Good Practice Recommendations on the Application of the Convention to Nuclear Energy-related...

Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo Convention)

( PDF: March 2018 )

The Good Practice Recommendations on the Application of the Convention to Nuclear Energy-related Activities describe existing good practice on the application of transboundary environmental impact...

The Good Practice Recommendations on the Application of the Convention to Nuclear Energy-related Activities describe existing good practice on the application of transboundary environmental impact...


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Implementation of the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment on a Transboundary Context (2013...

Fifth Review

( PDF: March 2018 )

This publication contains the Fifth review of implementation of the Espoo Convention, as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties to the Convention at its seventh session (Minsk, 13–16 June 2017).4 It...

This publication contains the Fifth review of implementation of the Espoo Convention, as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties to the Convention at its seventh session (Minsk, 13–16 June 2017).4 It...


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Second Review of Implementation of the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment (2013-2015)

( PDF: April 2018 )

This publication presents the Second Review of Implementation of the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context...

This publication presents the Second Review of Implementation of the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context...


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Our Planet, March 2017

Environmental Crime - Tackling the Greatest Threats to our Planet

Series: Our Planet
( PDF: March 2018 )

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, policymakers and experts explore the growing and complex threats from environmental crime and the political and legal frameworks needed to counteract...

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, policymakers and experts explore the growing and complex threats from environmental crime and the political and legal frameworks needed to counteract...


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Our Planet, September 2017

The Global Environment Facility - Delivering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Series: Our Planet
( PDF: May 2018 )

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, policymakers and experts explore the work of the Global Environment Facility and how the partnership is working to drive progress on the world’s most...

In this issue of Our Planet, government leaders, policymakers and experts explore the work of the Global Environment Facility and how the partnership is working to drive progress on the world’s most...


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Railways Role in Intermodality and the Digitalization of Transport Documents

( PDF: May 2019 )

The present report concerns intermodal transport, with a particular focus on the role of railways and of transport documents computerization towards the development of sustainable intermodal transport...

The present report concerns intermodal transport, with a particular focus on the role of railways and of transport documents computerization towards the development of sustainable intermodal transport...


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Commodities at a Glance: Special Issue on Gum Arabic

Series: Commodities at a Glance
( PDF: May 2019 )

The series "Commodities at a Glance" aims to collect, present and disseminate accurate and relevant statistical information linked to international primary commodity markets in a clear, concise and...

The series "Commodities at a Glance" aims to collect, present and disseminate accurate and relevant statistical information linked to international primary commodity markets in a clear, concise and...


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Coup d'œil sur les produits de base: Edition spéciale sur la gomme arabique en Afrique centrale et...

Series: Coup d'oeil sur les produits de base
( PDF: October 2020 )

Ce numéro du «Coup d'œil sur les produits de base» explore la pertinence économique, sociale et environnementale du secteur de la gomme arabique, en mettant l'accent sur l'offre, la demande, les prix...

Ce numéro du «Coup d'œil sur les produits de base» explore la pertinence économique, sociale et environnementale du secteur de la gomme arabique, en mettant l'accent sur l'offre, la demande, les prix...


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Commodities at a Glance: Special Issue on Shale Gas

Series: Commodities at a Glance
( PDF: May 2019 )

The Commodities at a Glance series aims to collect, present and disseminate accurate and relevant statistical information linked to international primary commodity markets in a clear, concise and...

The Commodities at a Glance series aims to collect, present and disseminate accurate and relevant statistical information linked to international primary commodity markets in a clear, concise and...


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Coup d'œil sur les produits de base: Edition spéciale sur le gaz de schiste

Series: Coup d'oeil sur les produits de base
( PDF: May 2019 )

La série Coup d'œil sur les produits de base a pour but de collecter, présenter et disséminer des informations statistiques précises et pertinentes concernant les marchés internationaux des produits...

La série Coup d'œil sur les produits de base a pour but de collecter, présenter et disséminer des informations statistiques précises et pertinentes concernant les marchés internationaux des produits...


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Coordinated Operations of Flexible Coal and Renewable Energy Power Plants

Challenges and Opportunities

Series: ECE Energy Series
( Print: December 2018, PDF: September 2018 )

The electricity sector is rapidly changing. Faced with the challenge of climate change, coal consumption is declining. Policy designs focus on raising the penetration of renewable energy. However...

The electricity sector is rapidly changing. Faced with the challenge of climate change, coal consumption is declining. Policy designs focus on raising the penetration of renewable energy. However...


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Studies in Trade, Investment and Innovation No. 88

Socially Responsible Business – A Model for a Sustainable Future

Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: March 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

The global business environment has undergone a major transformation that requires greater knowledge to address the social and environmental challenges of our time. Due to severe climate change and...

The global business environment has undergone a major transformation that requires greater knowledge to address the social and environmental challenges of our time. Due to severe climate change and...


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The Race to Net Zero

The Race to Net Zero

Accelerating Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific

( Print: June 2023, PDF: June 2023 )

The race to net zero focuses on three key sectors from which greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced and how this can be done. It considers how the energy sector can end its dependency on coal and...

The race to net zero focuses on three key sectors from which greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced and how this can be done. It considers how the energy sector can end its dependency on coal and...


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Bracing for Superbugs

Strengthening Environmental Action in the One Health Response to Antimicrobial Resistance

( PDF: February 2023 )

This report provides evidence that the environment plays a key role in the development, transmission and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Prevention is at the core of the action and...

This report provides evidence that the environment plays a key role in the development, transmission and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Prevention is at the core of the action and...


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Key Priorities in Charting Decarbonization Pathways in Least Developed Countries

Key Priorities in Charting Decarbonization Pathways in Least Developed Countries

( PDF: July 2023 )

The need to chart a path to decarbonization is most critical and urgent in LDCs. Climate change requires that they pursue sustained economic growth while balancing needed climate actions against...

The need to chart a path to decarbonization is most critical and urgent in LDCs. Climate change requires that they pursue sustained economic growth while balancing needed climate actions against...


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Green Finance and Decarbonization of Petrochemicals

Green Finance and Decarbonization of Petrochemicals

Slim Pickings in a Crucial but Hard-to-abate Industry

( PDF: August 2023 )

The petrochemical industry is a little studied but crucial sector that needs to rapidly ramp up its climate ambition if it is to align with the SDGs and contribute to the objectives of the Green New...

The petrochemical industry is a little studied but crucial sector that needs to rapidly ramp up its climate ambition if it is to align with the SDGs and contribute to the objectives of the Green New...


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Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2023

Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2023

Series: Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: October 2023, PDF: August 2023 )

The Annual Report chronicles the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s achievements and future goals, against a backdrop of major global shifts sweeping across the...

The Annual Report chronicles the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s achievements and future goals, against a backdrop of major global shifts sweeping across the...


Technology and Innovation for Cleaner and More Productive and Competitive Production

( Print: September 2023, PDF: September 2023 )

This study examines national strategies and policies related to green technology and green innovation for cleaner, more productive, and competitive production, and the role of international...

This study examines national strategies and policies related to green technology and green innovation for cleaner, more productive, and competitive production, and the role of international...