293 datasets found

The Netherlands is among the most densely populated countries. In addition, the majority of its terrestrial area is covered by highly productive agricultural lands and pristine...

Ecorea is a compound of the prefix “Eco”, which suggests an ecologically sound and comfortable environment, and the name of the nation, “Korea”. This special edition of ECOREA...

This MDG country report describes the current situation (including some data gaps) based on the revised list of MDG indicators with potential strategies for action designed to...

The Fourth Arab Report on the Millennium Development Goals 2013 highlights the progress made by Arab countries in achieving MDGs since 1990 and underlines ongoing development...

This publication marks 10 years of Environmental Statistics! It is presented again as one of the outputs of the UNSD/CARICOM Project (Now: CARICOM Program).

This summary sets out the main findings of a review of the countries’ progress towards achievement of the Millennium Development Goals contained in the 2010 inter-agency...

The sound management of waste can have substantial co-benefits for efforts to address climate change. As a first step to realize these co-benefits, this report seeks - To...

This report of the GEO Brazil Water Resources presents a set of essential information and recommendation for public policy formulation and implementation. It aims to promote...

This is the Second National Report of the State of the Environment of El Salvador, corresponding al period 2001-2002. In this report an assembly of indicators and environmental...

New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory (the Inventory) is the official annual report of all anthropogenic (human induced) emissions and removals of greenhouse gases in New...

It is fitting that as Iraq issues its first comprehensive report on the biological diversity of the country, the United Nations designates 2010 as the International Year of...

UNEP undertook a preliminary assessment of the resource-demand and operating practices of two proposed African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) camps, in Mogadishu (HQ Camp),...

A Training Manual for Practitioners focusing on objective oriented planning, innovative technological and financial approaches, stakeholder involvment and presentation techniques.

Mainstreaming, or broad adoption, of Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs) is critical to achieving sustainable development, and pilot projects are often a key step towards...

A practical guide for decision-makers and professionals on how to plan, design and finance appropriate and environmentally sound municipal wastewater discharge systems.

Natural capital is fundamental to human wellbeing, underpinning the global economy. Natural capital comprises both ecosystem assets (such as fresh water) and natural resources...

Increasingly, and through satellite images, we see stark evidence of the impact human activities are having on the planet. Viewing the Earth from this remarkable range and scale...

Waste oil (used oil) is a growing hazardous waste stream closely linked with rapid industrialization and increased automobile use. Recycling and disposal of waste oils is...

Since 1990, environment and sustainable development have been positioned high on the world’s agenda. The global community has become increasingly conscious of its fundamental...

UNEP's Global Environment Outlook (GEO) series provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of the global environment, a review of policy responses and an outlook on the...