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Commercialization of Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: September 2000 )

This publication is largely based on the reports of country studies undertaken in Bangladesh, The Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal and on papers on experience in renewable energy...

This publication is largely based on the reports of country studies undertaken in Bangladesh, The Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal and on papers on experience in renewable energy...


Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development III, Energy Infrastructure Policies and Issues

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: February 2000 )

The Energy Resource Development Series is a biennial publication, which addresses a selected theme of current interest to analysts, policy makers and planners in the energy sector. This publication...

The Energy Resource Development Series is a biennial publication, which addresses a selected theme of current interest to analysts, policy makers and planners in the energy sector. This publication...


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2015

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( Print: May 2016, PDF: June 2016 )

This publication contains the statements by representatives of civil society organizations which were delivered on 7 May 2015 during the Non-Governmental Organization segment of the 2015 Review...

This publication contains the statements by representatives of civil society organizations which were delivered on 7 May 2015 during the Non-Governmental Organization segment of the 2015 Review...


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Sustainable Energy Future

Policy Options, Barriers and Action Plans - Shifting Towards a Sustainable Energy Development Path

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: June 2002 )

Modern energy services are important to economic and social development, however, the current negative impacts of production, conversion and use of energy caused grave concern for the environment in...

Modern energy services are important to economic and social development, however, the current negative impacts of production, conversion and use of energy caused grave concern for the environment in...


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2012

Applying a Disarmament Lens to Gender Human Rights, Development, Security, Education and...

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( PDF: April 2016 )

This publication contains essays by representatives of civil society organizations. The Office for Disarmament Affairs is publishing this publication within the context of General Assembly resolution...

This publication contains essays by representatives of civil society organizations. The Office for Disarmament Affairs is publishing this publication within the context of General Assembly resolution...


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2017

Voluntary Non-Binding Norms for Responsible State Behaviour in the Use of Information and...

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( Print: May 2018, PDF: May 2018 )

This publication contains a commentary on the voluntary, non-binding norms of responsible State behaviour from the 2015 report of the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Developments...

This publication contains a commentary on the voluntary, non-binding norms of responsible State behaviour from the 2015 report of the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Developments...


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2016

Civil Society Engagement in Disarmament Processes - The Case for a Nuclear Weapons Ban

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( Print: April 2017, PDF: April 2017 )

The nascent movement to enact a nuclear ban treaty has reframed the problem of nuclear weapons from defense strategies to the issues of humanitarian and environmental consequences. This volume of...

The nascent movement to enact a nuclear ban treaty has reframed the problem of nuclear weapons from defense strategies to the issues of humanitarian and environmental consequences. This volume of...


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Energy Services for Sustainable Development in Rural Areas in Asia and the Pacific

Policy and Practice

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: January 2007, PDF: April 2007 )

This publication focuses on an in-depth analysis of the issues, policies and mechanisms in widening access to energy services in support of achieving sustainable development in rural areas of Asia and...

This publication focuses on an in-depth analysis of the issues, policies and mechanisms in widening access to energy services in support of achieving sustainable development in rural areas of Asia and...


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2022

B Flat ♭, B Sharp ♯, Be Inspired – Voices of Youth

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( Print: January 2023, PDF: February 2023 )

Launched in 2019, the #Youth4Disarmament (Y4D) initiative of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) seeks to engage, educate and empower young people to facilitate their meaningful...

Launched in 2019, the #Youth4Disarmament (Y4D) initiative of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) seeks to engage, educate and empower young people to facilitate their meaningful...


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End-use Energy Efficiency and Promotion of a Sustainable Energy Future

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: November 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

The growing demand for energy has become a serious concern to the global community due to dwindling fossil fuel resources and the environmental impact of unsustainable consumption and production...

The growing demand for energy has become a serious concern to the global community due to dwindling fossil fuel resources and the environmental impact of unsustainable consumption and production...


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2018

Advocacy by Non-Governmental Organizsations to Strengthen the United Nationa Programme of Action on...

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( Print: June 2019, PDF: June 2019 )

This publication explores recent work by the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) in support of legal instruments on the misuse, diversion, and illicit proliferation of small arms, light...

This publication explores recent work by the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) in support of legal instruments on the misuse, diversion, and illicit proliferation of small arms, light...


Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: May 1996 )

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.


Sectoral Energy Demand Studies

Application of the End-Use Approach to Asian Countries

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: January 1992 )

One of the ultimate goals of administrators must be to formulate investment plans that would minimize the overall cost over the long term of supplying energy services. The aim of this study is to aid...

One of the ultimate goals of administrators must be to formulate investment plans that would minimize the overall cost over the long term of supplying energy services. The aim of this study is to aid...


Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Uses

Status and Salient Issues for Regional Co-operation

Series: Energy Resources Development Series

This important publication provides an overview of the current and potential peaceful uses of nuclear energy which could be harnessed by developing countries to support their development efforts.

This important publication provides an overview of the current and potential peaceful uses of nuclear energy which could be harnessed by developing countries to support their development efforts.


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2023

The Historical Impact of Parliamentary Diplomacy on Disarmament

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( Print: March 2024, PDF: March 2024 )

This publication examines the key role of parliamentary diplomacy in foreign affairs, focusing specifically on its influence in the field of disarmament. It analyses the impact parliamentarians can...

This publication examines the key role of parliamentary diplomacy in foreign affairs, focusing specifically on its influence in the field of disarmament. It analyses the impact parliamentarians can...


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2020

Navigating Disarmament Education - The Peace Boat Model

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( Print: November 2020, PDF: November 2020 )

This publication explores various challenges and possibilities of disarmament education. With 37 years of experience in coordinating people-to-people exchange via voyages on a passenger ship, Peace...

This publication explores various challenges and possibilities of disarmament education. With 37 years of experience in coordinating people-to-people exchange via voyages on a passenger ship, Peace...


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2010

Non-Governmental Organizations Presentations at the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review...

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( Print: March 2012, PDF: December 2011 )

This publication contains the statements by representatives of civil society organizations which were delivered on 7 May 2010 during the Non-Governmental Organization segment of the 2010 Review...

This publication contains the statements by representatives of civil society organizations which were delivered on 7 May 2010 during the Non-Governmental Organization segment of the 2010 Review...


Background Issues of Oil Supply Trading in Pacific Island Countries

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: August 1990 )

This study presents petroleum supply and demand as it affects the island States as well as their buying strategies. This report will be of interest of readers concerned with options facing small...

This study presents petroleum supply and demand as it affects the island States as well as their buying strategies. This report will be of interest of readers concerned with options facing small...


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2014

The Importance of Civil Society in United Nations and Intergovernmental Processes: Views From Four...

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( Print: March 2015, PDF: October 2015 )

In recent years, non-governmental organizations and other members of civil society have had an ever greater impact on the international agenda. While States establish formal political positions and...

In recent years, non-governmental organizations and other members of civil society have had an ever greater impact on the international agenda. While States establish formal political positions and...


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Civil Society and Disarmament 2013

NGO Presentations to the Open-Ended Working Group on Taking Forward Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament...

Series: Civil Society and Disarmament
( Print: January 2014, PDF: December 2013 )

This publication contains the statements by representatives of non-governmental organizations that were delivered from 14 to 23 May 2013 during the informal thematic discussions at the meeting, held...

This publication contains the statements by representatives of non-governmental organizations that were delivered from 14 to 23 May 2013 during the informal thematic discussions at the meeting, held...