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Building Natural Capital: How REDD+ Can Support a Green Economy
The report lays out recommendations to deliver the new integrated REDD+ and Green Economy approach, including better coordination, stronger private sector engagement, changes in... -
UNEP-WCMC Rio+20 Briefing Notes
UNEP-WCMC wrote several briefing notes for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, known as Rio+20, covering different topics: Synergies among multilateral... -
Rethinking the economic recovery: a global green new deal
This report, (April 2009) was commissioned by UNEP from Edward Barbier of the University of Wyoming to act as the back bone to the upcoming ‘Green Economy Report.’ This paper is... -
Forests in a Green Economy: A Synthesis
This synthesis examines the critical role of forests in a green economy, and provides policy recommendations to radically transform the forest sector such that it can lead to... -
Green economy in a blue world
The Green Economy in a Blue World report analyzes how key sectors that are interlinked with the marine and coastal environment – the blue world – can make the transition towards... -
Green Economy in a Blue World: Synthesis Report
The Green Economy in a Blue World report analyzes how key sectors that are interlinked with the marine and coastal environment – the blue world –can make the transition towards... -
Orangutans and the economics of sustainable forest management in Sumatra
Deforestation is responsible for approximately 17% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and is therefore a major contributor to climate change, but also to the loss of... -
Green economy scoping study: synthesis report Barbados
Almost sixty years ago, Barbados embarked on a plan to diversify its economy away from sugar towards tourism. This vision resulted in the transformation of the island and... -
Climate action 2010-2011
This publications was produced to coincide with the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP), Climate Action provides an essential platform for governments, international... -
Portfolio carbon: measuring, disclosing and managing the carbon intensity of...
This publication provides a clear and compelling case for why and how investors and their service providers should start measuring, disclosing and reducing the GHG emissions... -
Supporting countries in meeting the climate change challenge
UNEPs flagship publication to support countries in meeting the climate change challenge -
Building Inclusive Green Economies in Africa - Experience and Lessons...
This synthesis report provides an overview of where Africa, as a region, stands in terms of transitioning to an inclusive green economy. It draws on recent studies to summarise... -
The social dimension of ecosystem-based Adaptation
The purpose of this paper is to address and raise awareness of the social dimension of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change, laying particular emphasis on: i) the... -
Green economy: an analysis of challenges and opportunities
The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 marked the first time that the special characteristics of SIDS were paid significant attention and were recognized as a distinct... -
District energy in cities: unlocking the potential of energy efficiency and...
This publication is among the first to provide concrete policy, finance and technology best practice guidance on addressing the heating and cooling sectors in cities through... -
Pastoralism and the Green Economy – A Natural Nexus? Status, Challenges and...
This study focuses on pastoralism’s current and future potential for securing sustainable management and green economy outcomes from the world’s rangelands. It synthesises... -
Pastoralism and the Green Economy - A Natural Nexus? - Briefing Note
A policy summary of Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus? This study focuses on pastoralism’s current and future potential for securing sustainable management and... -
Green Economy and Trade: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
This report has been prepared by the Trade, Policy and Planning Unit of the United Nations Environment Programme. It is a key component of the Green Economy and Trade... -
Towards triple impact: toolbox for analysing sustainable ventures in...
Sustainable ventures can make a significant contribution to poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability. These business initiatives and activities improve human well-... -
South-South cooperation: sharing national pathways towards inclusive green economies
Four unique national initiatives are highlighted in this brochure – all taking place in countries in the South, at different stages of implementation: Bolivia’s Vivir Bien...