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Accounting for the environment is becoming increasingly relevant to enterprises all over the world. Issued by the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting...

Provides guidance to governments in formulating and adapting national policies and programmes, studies problems caused by natural disasters and long-term effective measures to mitigate their effects.

This investigative report identifies the aspects of urban flooding common and peculiar to particular urban areas in Asia and gives recommendations on solving the consequential problems of flooding in...

This publication gives an in-depth assessment of current preparedness programmes, forecasting systems and operational methods for water-related natural disaster reduction in the ESCAP region. Numerous...

This publication offers an in-depth discussion of state-of-the-art water quality monitoring programmes in the region. Included are status reports by country, technical and scientific reports on...

The ever-increasing demand for water by a growing population and expanding industrial and agricultural activities are placing a heavy burden on existing water resources in the Asian and Pacific region...

We are shown here how the use of computers for groundwater studies can help in the proper assessment, development, efficient use and management of water resources for many future years. Also of great...

This report of the expert group meeting reviews: the status of protection of water resources, water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the ESCAP region; strategies and methodologies for effective...

An invaluable publication for all, especially those involved with international organizations, containing an analysis of water resources availability and use and, an overview of future water demand.

Water demand management is recognized as being increasingly important in the Asia-Pacific region. One strategy towards effective water demand management is to establish and implement appropriate water...

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a policy and management tool for planning and decision-making. This publication includes an introduction to EIA and explains its process, methods and tools. It...

While many countries are keen to secure early operation of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), important roadblocks still stand in the way of an effective mechanism for implementation. This...

The Oceanic Circle discusses the importance of the oceans within the global life support system, the cultural dimension of ocean space, the oceans and warfare, the wealth of the ocean and its market...

Over the years, there has been gradual realization that environmental protection and its rational management are in fact a precondition to development. On the issue of rational management of the...

The focus of the ECE review programme is to help countries in transition to improve their individual and collective performance in environmental management. The ultimate goal is the promotion of...

The focus of the ECE review programme is to help countries in transition to improve their individual and collective performance in environmental management. The ultimate goal is the promotion of...

The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionizing radiation. UNSCEAR’s scientific findings underpin radiation...

The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionizing radiation. UNSCEAR’s scientific findings underpin radiation...

The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionizing radiation. UNSCEAR’s scientific findings underpin radiation...