Unep Annual Report 2008
Title | Unep Annual Report 2008 PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations |
Publisher | UNEP/Earthprint |
Total Pages | 106 |
Release | 2009-05-31 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9789280729979 |
This summary of UNEP's activities in 2008 provides an overview of the organization's contribution to the fight against climate change in a year in which unequivocal evidence established that global warming is the defining challenge of our era. The report also looks at the broad range of other activities carried out by UNEP as it follows its mandate to provide environmental leadership and promote sustainable development.
United Nations University
Title | United Nations University PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations University |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 53 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | |
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UNEP Year Book
Title | UNEP Year Book PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 51 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Environmental impact analysis |
ISBN |
Overview of major global and regional environmental issues and development that shaped policy decisions and actions during the course of the year; Emerging challenges--new findings presenting scientific progress made in the year that may assist society in recognizing and better understanding emerging environmental issues and help decision makers in designing adequate responses; GEO indicators highlighting some of the key global and regional environmental issues and trends that have been identified in GEO reports.
UNEP Annual Report
Title | UNEP Annual Report PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations Environment Programme |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 64 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Environmental policy |
ISBN |
Dead Planet, Living Planet
Title | Dead Planet, Living Planet PDF eBook |
Author | C. Nellemann |
Publisher | UNEP/Earthprint |
Total Pages | 112 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9788277010830 |
This rapid response assessment delineates case studies that have successfully implemented ecological restoration projects that range in scope from agriculture to health and waste water management. The report chronicles these projects from inception to design to application. It ultimately proposes future directions for modelling and support while continuing the efforts of the UNEP "To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations".
UNEP 2009 Annual Report
Title | UNEP 2009 Annual Report PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | UNEP/Earthprint |
Total Pages | 96 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9789280730715 |
Africa
Title | Africa PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations Environment Programme |
Publisher | UNEP/Earthprint |
Total Pages | 400 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9789280728712 |
This stunning 400-page Atlas is a unique and powerful publication which brings to light stories of environmental change at more than 100 locations spread across every country in Africa. There are more than 300 satellite images, 300 ground photographs and 150 maps, along with informative graphs and charts that give a vivid visual portrayal of Africa and its changing environment that provide scientific evidence of the impact that natural and human activities have had on the continent's environment over the past several decades. The observations and measurements of environmental change help gauge the extent of progress made by African countries towards reaching the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals. More importantly, this book contributes to the knowledge and understanding that are essential for adaptation and remediation, and should be of immense value to all those who want to know more about Africa and who care about the future of this continent.