Greening the Blue Report 2016
The United Nations emitted 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent in 2015, according to the organization's annual report of its greenhouse gas emissions. The latest edition of the Greening
Nairobi
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The emissions gap report 2013
If the greenhouse "gap" isn’t "closed or significantly narrowed" by 2020, the pathway to limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5C will be closed, warns this 2013 edition of Emissions Gap Report compiled by 44 scientific groups in 17 countries.
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Drawing down N2O to protect climate and the ozone layer
This report addresses the benefits of drawing down nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. N2O is now the most significant ozone-depleting substance emission and the third most important greenhouse gas released
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Cyclone Phailin in India: early warning and timely actions saved lives
Effective disaster planning, preparation and dissemination of early warning information led to a minimal death toll in the wake of the strongest cyclone to hit India in 14 years. In mid-October, Cyclone
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Drawing down N2O to protect climate and the ozone layer
This report addresses the benefits of drawing down nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. N2O is now the most significant ozone-depleting substance emission and the third most important greenhouse gas released
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Guidelines for national waste management strategies: moving from challenges to opportunities
These UNEP guidelines for national waste Management seeks to provide strategic guidance to countries whose waste management systems are disorganized, haphazard or under-resourced or are in need of a review of their current strategies.
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Addressing urban issues in national climate change policies
The Note is addressed primarily to decision-makers and stakeholders in the Global South engaged in developing national climate change policies. Define such policies in the present context as high-level
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Vital Ozone Graphics 2: climate link
This second edition of "Vital Ozone Graphics" includes details on the latest decisions taken by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol to accelerate the phase out of HCFCs and outlines the implications this
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Vital Ozone Graphics 3: 25th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol
The efforts of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol have, over the last 25 years, translated scientific realities into political decisions leading to concrete action on the ground. The experience of this
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The message of the United Nations Secretary General on the 2013 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16 September 2013
The message of the United Nations Secretary-General on the 2013 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16 September 2013.
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Vital Ozone Graphics: resource kit for journalists
"Vital Ozone Graphics – resource kit for journalists" is a joint publication of UNEP DTIE OzonAction and GRID-Arendal. It features 30+ new graphics explaining physical, technical, economic and political