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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...

With particular emphasis on training for disarmament and the control of weapons, this publication assesses the status of military and civilian training for the conduct of peacekeeping operations...

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 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...

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...

This new series of publications, issued by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, emanates from their project on Disarmament and Conflict Resolution (DCR). It examines the utility and...

Another report in this highly successful series again showing clearly and concisely the efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts.

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...

Issued by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, this publication is one in a new series on Disarmament and Conflict Resolution (DCR). This volume presents a special report on the...

An illuminating report dealing with the first large-scale United Nations peacekeeping operation since the 1960's. It contains thorough and evenhanded research and will be of immense interest to all...

It is obvious that the ready availability of arms encourages violent solutions to problems. Here we have a concise report on how these arms can be effectively managed, collected and if necessary...

Another report in this highly successful series again showing clearly and concisely the efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts.

Another book in this important series focusing this time on particular aspects of peace operations, namely, psychological operations and intelligence activities. This new report shows the importance...

Another report in this highly successful series again showing clearly and concisely the efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts. This illuminating report on Liberia with its thorough and even-handed...

This report addresses the key issues pertaining to demobilization, disarmament and the control of weapons during peace operations. The issues that are deemed critical for the success or failure of...

Another new title in the series Managing Arms in Peace Processes which examines the utility and modalities of disarming warring parties as an element of efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts. Each...

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...