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Effects of Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: November 1999 )

This publication offers insight into the effects of long-range transboundary air pollution. Its discussion covers the following areas: ten years of monitoring forest condition in Europe; the role of...

This publication offers insight into the effects of long-range transboundary air pollution. Its discussion covers the following areas: ten years of monitoring forest condition in Europe; the role of...


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Regional Seas

Ecosystem-based Management of Fisheries - Opportunities and Challenges for Coordination between...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: June 2002 )

The ecosystem approach to the management of oceans and their resources was consolidated in Agenda 21. Practical application of this approach is still in early stages of development by regional...

The ecosystem approach to the management of oceans and their resources was consolidated in Agenda 21. Practical application of this approach is still in early stages of development by regional...


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Assessment of Land-based Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine, Coastal and Associated...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: May 2000 )

This publication presents a regional overview on land-based sources and activities affecting the marine, coastal and associated freshwater environment in the Wider Caribbean Region. The report...

This publication presents a regional overview on land-based sources and activities affecting the marine, coastal and associated freshwater environment in the Wider Caribbean Region. The report...


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Updated Handbook for the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and its Protocols

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: December 2015, PDF: December 2015 )

The UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, adopted in 1979, is the first international legally binding instrument to address problems of air pollution on a broad regional basis...

The UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, adopted in 1979, is the first international legally binding instrument to address problems of air pollution on a broad regional basis...


Overview on Land-based Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine Environment in the ROPME Area

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: May 2000 )

While the natural resources of this part of the Middle East have supported the coastal populations for thousands of years, the marine environment has recently been degraded as a result of a wide range...

While the natural resources of this part of the Middle East have supported the coastal populations for thousands of years, the marine environment has recently been degraded as a result of a wide range...


Assessment of Land-based Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine, Coastal and Associated...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: September 2000 )

The Global Programme of Action of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities was adopted in November 1995. The goal of this programme is to prevent the degradation of the marine environment...

The Global Programme of Action of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities was adopted in November 1995. The goal of this programme is to prevent the degradation of the marine environment...


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Review of Small Cetaceans

Distribution, Behaviour, Migration and Threats

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: December 2005 )

This reference book covers whale distribution, behaviour and migration; highlighting the threats that small cetaceans are exposed to. With the exception of the sperm whale, all 72 species of toothed...

This reference book covers whale distribution, behaviour and migration; highlighting the threats that small cetaceans are exposed to. With the exception of the sperm whale, all 72 species of toothed...


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Handbook for the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and Its Protocols

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: February 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

The Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, adopted 25 years ago, is the oldest of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe environmental conventions. This Handbook presents a...

The Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, adopted 25 years ago, is the oldest of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe environmental conventions. This Handbook presents a...


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Clearing the Air

25 Years of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: January 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

The publication of this book marks the 25th anniversary of the UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, one of the oldest and more successful multilateral international treaties...

The publication of this book marks the 25th anniversary of the UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, one of the oldest and more successful multilateral international treaties...


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Guidelines for Estimating and Reporting Emission Data under the Convention on Long-range...

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: April 2004 )

These Guidelines assist parties in meeting their emission reporting obligations under the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and its protocols. They provide suggestions on reporting...

These Guidelines assist parties in meeting their emission reporting obligations under the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and its protocols. They provide suggestions on reporting...


Overview on Land-based Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine, Coastal and Associated...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: November 2000 )

This publication aims at assisting the countries of the West and Central African region in their efforts to protect the marine environment and achieve sustainable development. It provides data and...

This publication aims at assisting the countries of the West and Central African region in their efforts to protect the marine environment and achieve sustainable development. It provides data and...


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People and Reefs

Successes and Challenges in the Management of Coral Reef Marine Protected Areas

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: March 2005 )

Coral Reefs are among the world’s richest and most spectacular ecosystems. Their contribution to marine biodiversity is enormous. More than one billion people in the tropics benefit directly from...

Coral Reefs are among the world’s richest and most spectacular ecosystems. Their contribution to marine biodiversity is enormous. More than one billion people in the tropics benefit directly from...


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Financing the Implementation of Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans

A Guide for National Action

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: January 2007 )

The Regional Seas Programme, launched in 1974 in the wake of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm, aims to address the accelerating degradation of the world’s...

The Regional Seas Programme, launched in 1974 in the wake of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm, aims to address the accelerating degradation of the world’s...


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Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution 2010

Part A - Ozone and Particulate Matter

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: September 2011, PDF: December 2010 )

This is one part of a four-volume set that presents a state-of-the-science assessment of the intercontinental transport of air pollutants across the Northern Hemisphere. The first three volumes are...

This is one part of a four-volume set that presents a state-of-the-science assessment of the intercontinental transport of air pollutants across the Northern Hemisphere. The first three volumes are...


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Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution 2010

Part B - Mercury

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: September 2011, PDF: December 2011 )

This is one part of a four-volume set that presents a state-of-the-science assessment of the intercontinental transport of air pollutants across the Northern Hemisphere. The first three volumes are...

This is one part of a four-volume set that presents a state-of-the-science assessment of the intercontinental transport of air pollutants across the Northern Hemisphere. The first three volumes are...


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Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution 2010

Part C: Persistent Organic Pollutants

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: September 2011, PDF: December 2011 )

This is one part of a four-volume set that presents a state-of-the-science assessment of the intercontinental transport of air pollutants across the Northern Hemisphere. The first three volumes are...

This is one part of a four-volume set that presents a state-of-the-science assessment of the intercontinental transport of air pollutants across the Northern Hemisphere. The first three volumes are...


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Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution 2010

Part D - Answers to Policy-Relevant Questions

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: September 2011, PDF: December 2011 )

This is one part of a four-volume set that presents a state-of-the-science assessment of the intercontinental transport of air pollutants across the Northern Hemisphere. The first three volumes are...

This is one part of a four-volume set that presents a state-of-the-science assessment of the intercontinental transport of air pollutants across the Northern Hemisphere. The first three volumes are...


Overview on Land-based Pollutant Sources and Activities Affecting the Marine, Coastal and Freshwater...

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: July 2000 )

This publication provides an overview of activities affecting the Marine, coastal and freshwater environment in the Pacific Islands region. It identifies and assesses the problems related to each...

This publication provides an overview of activities affecting the Marine, coastal and freshwater environment in the Pacific Islands region. It identifies and assesses the problems related to each...


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Deep-sea Biodiversity and Ecosystems

A Scoping Report on their Socio-economy, Management and Governance

Series: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
( Print: June 2008 )

The objective of this report is to provide an overview of the key socio-economic, management and governance issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of deep-sea ecosystems and...

The objective of this report is to provide an overview of the key socio-economic, management and governance issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of deep-sea ecosystems and...


Effects and Control of Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution

Series: Air Pollution Studies
( Print: May 1995 )

A new and highly relevant report prepared within the framework of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution. The interesting summary report in the book focuses on the reduction of air...

A new and highly relevant report prepared within the framework of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution. The interesting summary report in the book focuses on the reduction of air...