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It is generally recognised that the motor vehicle in its various forms - cars, buses, trucks, motor cycles and mopeds - makes a significant contribution to society throughout...

One of the most striking features of this collection of case studies is the diversity of environmental problems which have been targetted by these policy instruments, including...

This report of the inventory of emissions and sinks of greenhouse gases is an initiative towards meeting Lesotho s obligation under article 4 of the Convention.

The aim of this report is to develop a biofuels screening toolkit, that can be used by the GEF and/or other actors to address sustainability issues concerning biofuels.

complement the Plastic Waste Analysis and Characterization Study conducted in Cebu City. The goal of the data collection for waste plastics and the city solid waste management...

Changes in renewable energy markets, investments, industries, and policies have been so rapid in recent years that perceptions of the status of renewable energy can lag years...

Energy efficient, off-grid lighting solutions offer the most promising and scalable means to eliminate adverse health outcomes associated with fuel-based lighting, while...

This publication provides information to help policymakers in developing and transi- tion countries understand the effects of the presence of sulphur in transportation fuels and...

This report is produced by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as part of its Green Economy Initiative. The purpose of this report is to present an overview of the...

This report aims to analyse fuel efficiency and the policy environment for heavy-duty vehicles in India. The report includes literature review of existing HDV studies in India,...

India is currently the world’s fourth largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG), and its transport sector accounts for 13 percent of the country’s energy-related CO2 emissions...

Globally, fuel efficiency of vehicles is taking centre stage within the context of climate change, public health, and reducing dependence on oil. In India, efforts are underway...

The aim of this study is to assess biomass resource availability in India from sustainably derived agricultural residues that can potentially be used for biofuel production....

UNEP is mandated to assist countries, upon request, with pollution mitigation and control in areas affected by armed conflict or terrorism. Responding to a request by the...

Given that the health problems associated with the domestic environment mainly affect women and children, gender issues are a strong component of this study. The book provides...

A question of major concern in both developed and developing countries is that of energy, involving as it does problems at the national, regional and International levels.

In accordance with Article 4 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), all Parties are required to develop, periodically update, publish and make...

The objective of this cost-benefit analysis (CBA) study is to examine the benefits and costs of regulatory or policy interventions for 1) reducing Sulphur levels (targeting...

This document presents a strategy for how the world can transition to low-sulfur fuels and cleaner diesel vehicles within the next decade. It also outlines why this is...

This Green Building Procurement Manual suggests green procurement practices within the context of existing public procurement policies and procedures in select Member States of...