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Regional Scenarios for Environmental Sustainability

A Review of the Literature

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: January 2002 )

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...

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...


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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...


Assessment of Risks and Threats to Human Health Associated with the Degradation of Ecosystems, An

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: November 2000 )

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...

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...


Global Assessment of Acidification and Eutrophication of Natural Ecosystems

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: August 2000 )

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 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...


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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...


GEO-2000

Alternative Policy Study for Europe and Central Asia

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: July 2001 )

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...

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...


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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...


State of the Environment Reporting

Source Book of Methods and Approaches

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: November 1996 )

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...

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...


Future of the Global Environment, The

A Model-Based Analysis Supporting UNEP's First Global Environment Outlook

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: March 1998 )

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...

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...


Global Scenario Group

First Meeting Report and the Sustainability Transition - Beyond Conventional Development

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: July 1997 )

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

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


Report of Regional Consultations held for UNEP's First Global Environment Outlook

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: July 1997 )

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...

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...


Spatial Data Sets for Environment Assessment

Towards Bridging the Data Gap

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: July 1997 )

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...

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...


GLOBIO Global Methodology for Mapping Human Impacts on the Biosphere

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report
( Print: November 2001 )

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...

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...


Overview of Environment Indicators, An

State of the Art and Perspectives

Series: Environment Information and Assessment Technical Report