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Green Jobs in the Forest Sector

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: May 2019, PDF: May 2019 )

The study Green Jobs in the Forest Sector provides an overview of existing Green Forest Jobs and identifies possible areas for future activities and jobs in the forest sector, and may serve as...

The study Green Jobs in the Forest Sector provides an overview of existing Green Forest Jobs and identifies possible areas for future activities and jobs in the forest sector, and may serve as...


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Measuring the Value of Forests in a Green Economy

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: May 2019, PDF: May 2019 )

This paper presents green economy related definitions and concepts, and internationally developed assessment methods, notably natural capital accounting approaches, and in this way explore aligning...

This paper presents green economy related definitions and concepts, and internationally developed assessment methods, notably natural capital accounting approaches, and in this way explore aligning...


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Trade and Environment Review 2016

Fish Trade

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review
( Print: March 2017, PDF: December 2016 )

The review addresses the matter of harmful incentives, primarily in terms of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and fisheries subsidies, as an important part of the toolkit to restore...

The review addresses the matter of harmful incentives, primarily in terms of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and fisheries subsidies, as an important part of the toolkit to restore...


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Pathways Towards Food Security in the Arab Region

An Assessment of Wheat Availability

( Print: February 2017, PDF: January 2017 )

This study includes a review of the various regional initiatives that relate to wheat in order to reflect the results of the assessment of wheat availability into useful regional policy directions...

This study includes a review of the various regional initiatives that relate to wheat in order to reflect the results of the assessment of wheat availability into useful regional policy directions...


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Unlocking the Sustainable Potential of Land Resources

Evaluation Systems, Strategies and Tools

( Print: February 2017, PDF: June 2016 )

Land resources are one of nature’s most precious gifts. They feed us and help our societies and economies to thrive. Some 2.5 billion agricultural smallholders worldwide manage around 500 million...

Land resources are one of nature’s most precious gifts. They feed us and help our societies and economies to thrive. Some 2.5 billion agricultural smallholders worldwide manage around 500 million...


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Sharing Our Vision for the Pan-European Region

Setting Strategic Goals and Objectives for the Working Group on Environmental Monitoring and...

( PDF: September 2019 )

The present vision document for the Working Group on Environmental Monitoring and Assessment represents a concerted effort to address recent policy changes and to consider the spectrum of potential...

The present vision document for the Working Group on Environmental Monitoring and Assessment represents a concerted effort to address recent policy changes and to consider the spectrum of potential...


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Casebook on Innovative Activities for Achieving Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific

( Print: March 2017, PDF: January 2016 )

The casebook shares not only lessons from project innovations and implementation, but successful initial and long-term project results in pilot communities. It identifies an array of crucial project...

The casebook shares not only lessons from project innovations and implementation, but successful initial and long-term project results in pilot communities. It identifies an array of crucial project...


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Income Inequality Trends in sub-Saharan Africa

Divergence, Determinants, and Consequences

( PDF: September 2019 )

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) recorded a remarkable economic performance in the first 15 years of the 21st century. Such an encouraging trend, which reversed the stagnation or decline of the prior 25 years...

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) recorded a remarkable economic performance in the first 15 years of the 21st century. Such an encouraging trend, which reversed the stagnation or decline of the prior 25 years...


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Inégalités de revenus en Afrique subsaharienne

Tendances divergentes, déterminants et conséquences

( PDF: October 2019 )

L’Afrique subsaharienne (ASS) a enregistré une performance économique remarquable au cours des 15 premières années du XXIe siècle. Cette tendance fort encourageante a mis un terme à une longue période...

L’Afrique subsaharienne (ASS) a enregistré une performance économique remarquable au cours des 15 premières années du XXIe siècle. Cette tendance fort encourageante a mis un terme à une longue période...


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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2016-2017

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: February 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of markets in the UNECE region and reports on the main market influences outside the UNECE region. It covers the range of products from the forest to...

This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of markets in the UNECE region and reports on the main market influences outside the UNECE region. It covers the range of products from the forest to...


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Rural industrial policy and strengthening value chains

Series: ECLAC Books / Libros de la CEPAL
( Print: September 2017, PDF: September 2017 )

This book underscores the need for a rural industrial policy that promotes a structural change based on innovation, greater value added and better employment and living conditions, all in harmony with...

This book underscores the need for a rural industrial policy that promotes a structural change based on innovation, greater value added and better employment and living conditions, all in harmony with...


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ECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry and FAO European Forestry Commission

70 Years Working Together in the Service of Forests and People

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: February 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

The ECE Timber Committee and the FAO European Forestry Commission emerged from the International Timber Conference held in 1947 as the key elements of the United Nations tasked with working on matters...

The ECE Timber Committee and the FAO European Forestry Commission emerged from the International Timber Conference held in 1947 as the key elements of the United Nations tasked with working on matters...


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The State of Food and Agriculture 2006

Food Aid for Food Security?

Series: The State of Food and Agriculture
( Print: February 2007, PDF: December 2006 )

The State of Food and Agriculture 2006 examines the issues and controversies surrounding international food aid and seeks to find ways to preserve its essential humanitarian role while minimizing the...

The State of Food and Agriculture 2006 examines the issues and controversies surrounding international food aid and seeks to find ways to preserve its essential humanitarian role while minimizing the...


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The Trade and Biodiversity Product Classification

The Trade and Biodiversity Product Classification

Measuring Trade in Products with a Biological Origin

( PDF: November 2023 )

This report assesses the Trade and Biodiversity (TraBio) statistical tool and related TraBio product classification developed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with...

This report assesses the Trade and Biodiversity (TraBio) statistical tool and related TraBio product classification developed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with...


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Trade and Environment Review 2023

Trade and Environment Review 2023

Building a Sustainable and Resilient Ocean Economy Beyond 2030

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review
( Print: July 2023, PDF: July 2023 )

This edition examines the current and emerging cross-cutting role of the ocean in advancing economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. It builds on the discussions and...

This edition examines the current and emerging cross-cutting role of the ocean in advancing economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. It builds on the discussions and...


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Geographical Indication Protection of Mozambique’s Cabrito de Tete (Tete Goat)

Geographical Indication Protection of Mozambique’s Cabrito de Tete (Tete Goat)

( PDF: July 2023 )

The purpose of this report is to provide an understanding of the nature, characteristics, and identification of Mozambique’s Cabrito de Tete and identify the challenges and issues concerning...

The purpose of this report is to provide an understanding of the nature, characteristics, and identification of Mozambique’s Cabrito de Tete and identify the challenges and issues concerning...


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Plastic Pollution: The Pressing Case for Natural and Environmentally Friendly Substitutes to Plastics

Plastic Pollution: The Pressing Case for Natural and Environmentally Friendly Substitutes to...

( Print: July 2023, PDF: July 2023 )

As the world looks for solutions to address climate change amid growing concerns regarding negative environmental impacts caused by human habits, the problem of plastics is gaining momentum. There is...

As the world looks for solutions to address climate change amid growing concerns regarding negative environmental impacts caused by human habits, the problem of plastics is gaining momentum. There is...


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Mozambique’s Integration into Regional Value Chains and the Role of Women Small-Scale Cross-Border Traders

Mozambique’s Integration into Regional Value Chains and the Role of Women Small-Scale Cross-Border...

( PDF: July 2023 )

The study identifies and analyzes the existing regional value chains between Mozambique and its neighbouring countries. It looks at the potential insertion of women cross-border traders into the...

The study identifies and analyzes the existing regional value chains between Mozambique and its neighbouring countries. It looks at the potential insertion of women cross-border traders into the...


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A integração de Moçambique nas cadeias de valor regionais e o papel das mulheres comerciantes transfronteiriças de pequena escala

A integração de Moçambique nas cadeias de valor regionais e o papel das mulheres comerciantes...

( PDF: July 2023 )

The study identifies and analyzes the existing regional value chains between Mozambique and its neighbouring countries. The study then looks at the potential insertion of women cross-border traders...

The study identifies and analyzes the existing regional value chains between Mozambique and its neighbouring countries. The study then looks at the potential insertion of women cross-border traders...


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Desarrollo Alternativo

Evaluación Temática Mundial - Informe Final de Síntesis

( Print: December 2005 )

El presente informe ha sido preparado en cooperación con el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para la Fiscalización Internacional de Drogas, para facilitar una evaluación temática rigurosa y amplia...

El presente informe ha sido preparado en cooperación con el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para la Fiscalización Internacional de Drogas, para facilitar una evaluación temática rigurosa y amplia...