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
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Solid waste management in the worlds cities: water and sanitation in the worlds cities
<p>In a rapidly urbanizing global society, solid waste management will be a key challenge facing all the world's cities. This publication provides a fresh perspective and new data on one of the biggest issues in urban development. Using the framework of Integrated Sustainable Waste Management, the report presents unprecedented research from 22 cities across six continents.
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The emissions gap report: are the Copenhagen Accord pledges sufficient to limit global warming to 2 C or 1.5 C?
<p>This latest assessment by UNEP spotlights worst case and best case scenarios up to 2020 while estimating the emissions gaps likely under various outcomes that will need to be bridged in order to avoid 'dangerous' climate change.</p>
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Share the road: investment in walking and cycling road infrastructure
This report outlines the core argument of Share the Road, a campaign that works to help re-balance the current state of road investments across all modes.
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The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity: mainstreaming the economics of nature
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml--> <w worddocument=""> <w view=""></w></w>This new TEEB study showcases the economic value of forests, freshwater, soils and coral reefs & calls for wider recognition of nature’s contribution to human livelihoods, health and security by the decision-makers.</p>
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Blue harvest: inland fisheries as an ecosystem service
<p><span id="itro1">This new UNEP report looks at the pressures and the drivers of ecosystems degradation that affect inland fisheries, and reviews opportunities on how to manage inland fisheries sustainably through ecosystem management approaches.</span></p>
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World Habitat Day 2010: better city, better life
The global observance of World Habitat Day this year will be held at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. Hosted by China
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Planning sustainable cities: UN-HABITAT practices and perspectives
This publication presents a strong argument for innovating urban planning to address the contemporary challenges of rapid urbanization and poverty.
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Marine biodiversity assessment and outlook: global synthesis
Biological diversity of the 72% of our planet covered by seawater is crucial to global resource security, ecosystem function and services, and climate dynamics. Current and future trends in marine biodiversity remain an important element to be fully assessed by the international community.
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Scientific assessment of ozone depletion 2010: executive summary
International efforts to protect the ozone layer-the shield that protects life on Earth from harmful levels of ultraviolet rays-are a success and have stopped additional ozone losses and contributed to mitigating the greenhouse effect.
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The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity for local and regional policy makers
<p>Factoring the planet's multi-trillion dollar ecosystem services into policy-making can help save cities and regional authorities money while boosting the local economy, enhancing quality of life, securing livelihoods and generating employment according to this study released by TEEB for Local and Regional Policy Makers at the biodiversity conference in Ghent, Belgium. </p>