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World Economic and Social Survey 2014/2015

Learning from National Policies Supporting MDG Implementation

Series: World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
( Print: February 2016, PDF: February 2016 )

The year 2015 was one of global action concerning the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other challenges. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development along with a set of new Sustainable...

The year 2015 was one of global action concerning the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other challenges. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development along with a set of new Sustainable...


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Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2015

Facts and Trends at the Outset of the 2030 Development Agenda

Series: Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: May 2016, PDF: July 2016 )

The Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2015 presents data for the 58 ESCAP member countries, as well as world, regional, sub-regional and economic aggregates for comparison. For the first...

The Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2015 presents data for the 58 ESCAP member countries, as well as world, regional, sub-regional and economic aggregates for comparison. For the first...


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Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development

Series: United Nations Series on Development
( Print: June 2016, PDF: September 2016 )

Continuation along current development pathways is not sustainable. Current technologies and production practices and the consumption patterns of modern societies are leading to global warming and...

Continuation along current development pathways is not sustainable. Current technologies and production practices and the consumption patterns of modern societies are leading to global warming and...


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World Economic and Social Survey 2016

Climate Change Resilience - An Opportunity for Reducing Inequalities

Series: World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
( Print: October 2016, PDF: October 2016 )

This edition of the World Economic and Social Survey contributes to the debate on the implementation challenges of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In addressing the specific challenge of...

This edition of the World Economic and Social Survey contributes to the debate on the implementation challenges of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In addressing the specific challenge of...


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Guidance Document on Emission Control Techniques for Mobile Sources under the Convention on Long...

( Print: January 2017, PDF: December 2016 )

The guidance document on emission control techniques for mobile sources aims to provide Parties with guidance in identifying the best abatement options for mobile emission sources, with particular...

The guidance document on emission control techniques for mobile sources aims to provide Parties with guidance in identifying the best abatement options for mobile emission sources, with particular...


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The World's Cities in 2016

( Print: September 2016, PDF: September 2016 )

In 2016, an estimated 54.5 per cent of the world’s population lived in urban settlements. By 2030, urban areas are projected to house 60 per cent of people globally and one in every three people will...

In 2016, an estimated 54.5 per cent of the world’s population lived in urban settlements. By 2030, urban areas are projected to house 60 per cent of people globally and one in every three people will...


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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2015

Disasters without Borders - Regional Resilience for Sustainable Development

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2016, PDF: February 2016 )

The world's most disaster-prone region has witnessed natural disasters that affected development. Building resilience to natural disasters is crucial. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) must be integrated...

The world's most disaster-prone region has witnessed natural disasters that affected development. Building resilience to natural disasters is crucial. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) must be integrated...


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World Humanitarian Data and Trends 2015

Series: World Humanitarian Data and Trends
( Print: February 2016, PDF: February 2016 )

This publication highlights major trends in the nature of humanitarian crises, their causes and drivers, and participation in crisis prevention, response and recovery. Beyond providing statistics, the...

This publication highlights major trends in the nature of humanitarian crises, their causes and drivers, and participation in crisis prevention, response and recovery. Beyond providing statistics, the...


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Environmental Performance Review of Georgia

Third Review

Series: ECE Environmental Performance Reviews Series
( Print: May 2016, PDF: March 2016 )

This series assists countries to improve their environmental policies by making concrete recommendations for better policy design and implementation. It helps integrate environmental policies into...

This series assists countries to improve their environmental policies by making concrete recommendations for better policy design and implementation. It helps integrate environmental policies into...


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Environmental Performance Review: Belarus

Belarus - Third Review

Series: ECE Environmental Performance Reviews Series
( Print: May 2016, PDF: March 2016 )

This series assists countries to improve their environmental policies by making concrete recommendations for better policy design and implementation. It helps integrate environmental policies into...

This series assists countries to improve their environmental policies by making concrete recommendations for better policy design and implementation. It helps integrate environmental policies into...


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Environmental Performance Review of Belarus (Russian language)

Third Review

Series: ECE Environmental Performance Reviews Series (Russian)
( PDF: May 2016 )

This series assists countries to improve their environmental policies by making concrete recommendations for better policy design and implementation. It helps integrate environmental policies into...

This series assists countries to improve their environmental policies by making concrete recommendations for better policy design and implementation. It helps integrate environmental policies into...


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Standards for Disaster Risk Reduction

( PDF: March 2016 )

This brochure explains why voluntary standards have a key role to play in the prevention and management of disaster risks, disruptions and crises. It is based on original analysis as well as an update...

This brochure explains why voluntary standards have a key role to play in the prevention and management of disaster risks, disruptions and crises. It is based on original analysis as well as an update...


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Transformations for Sustainable Development

Promoting environmental sustainability in Asia and the Pacific

( Print: May 2016, PDF: April 2016 )

This report is a combined effort by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations University...

This report is a combined effort by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations University...


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Commodities at a Glance

Series: Commodities at a Glance
( PDF: April 2016 )

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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Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2015

Series: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean / Anuario estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe
( Print: May 2016, PDF: April 2016 )

The Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean of ECLAC presents a set of basic statistics on the economic, sociodemographic and environmental situation of the region during a specific...

The Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean of ECLAC presents a set of basic statistics on the economic, sociodemographic and environmental situation of the region during a specific...


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SIDS-focused Green Economy: An Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities

( PDF: April 2016 )

In this Synthesis Report, five development sectors for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) - small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, water, tourism, energy and solid waste - are analysed in an...

In this Synthesis Report, five development sectors for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) - small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, water, tourism, energy and solid waste - are analysed in an...


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Commodities at a Glance: Special Issue on Cotton in Africa

Series: Commodities at a Glance
( PDF: April 2016 )

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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Commodities at a Glance: Special Issue on Energy

Series: Commodities at a Glance
( PDF: April 2016 )

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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Commodities at a Glance: Special Issue on Food Security

Series: Commodities at a Glance
( PDF: April 2016 )

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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Commodities at a Glance: Special Issue on Rare Earths

Series: Commodities at a Glance
( PDF: April 2016 )

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...