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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Good practices for regulating wastewater treatment: legislation, policies and standards
<p>This UNEP publication presents a critical analysis of successful cases for regulating wastewater treatment and management in six countries - Argentina, Austria, Finland, Jordan, Singapore and South Africa. It reviews procedures and processes in the implementation of wastewater legislation and may be useful for other countries in addressing the global wastewater challenge.</p>
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Forest ecosystems in the transition to a green economy and the role of REDD+ in the United Republic of Tanzania
Deforestation in Tanzania could cost the national economy 5,588 billion Tanzanian Shillings (US$3.5 billion, based on 2013 exchange rates) between 2013 and 2033 on current trends, highlighting the importance
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Policy coherence of the Sustainable Development Goals: a natural resource perspective
As the world prepares to adopt a new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNEP's International Resource Panel (IRP) cautions that unless prudent natural resources management becomes an integral
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Regional State of the Coast Report: Western Indian Ocean
The Regional State of Coast Report for the western Indian Ocean (WIO) is the first comprehensive regional synthesis to provide insights into the enormous economic potential around the WIO, the consequential
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UN-Habitat global activities report 2015: increasing synergy for greater national ownership
With cities increasingly in the spotlight on the international stage, urban planning and development has become a critical issue in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While slums continue to grow
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Climate commitments of subnational actors and business: a quantitative assessment of their emission reduction impact
Initiatives by non-state actors to cut greenhouse gas emissions are becoming increasingly significant in fighting climate change, and could bring savings of close to 1.8 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
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Sustainable consumption and production: a handbook for policymakers
As the financial and environmental costs of resource depletion begin to affect economic growth worldwide, countries need to find ways to manage finite resources while meeting the needs of a growing and
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African ecological futures report 2015
Decision makers across Africa (and those outside it who have a stake in the continent's future) share the recognition that today, Africa is at a critical juncture. The continent has experienced significant
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Mainstreaming environment and climate for poverty reduction and sustainable development
This handbook is designed as guidance for policymakers and practitioners to mainstream pro-poor environment and climate concerns into planning, budgeting and monitoring. Mainstreaming is achieved by putting
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Indicators for a resource efficient and green Asia and the Pacific
Wasteful use of resources in Asia-Pacific countries is undermining their ability to sustain economic growth in future, but there is great potential for low-carbon and resource-efficient growth, according