18 datasets found

As a result of the conflict Darfur has unprecedented concentrations of population imposing high localised demands on water resources. This study focuses on the water needs of...

This report provides an overview of the current state of the environment in the occupied Palestinian territory. Building on earlier work by the United Nations Environment...

The central aim for all three initial use cases is the integration of in-situ measurements, remote sensing based Earth Observation and water quality modelling data to derive the...

Infrastructure should create employment, support local businesses, and build amenities that benefit communities, thereby maximizing and safeguarding its economic benefits.

Adverse environmental impacts from infrastructure should be minimized, and natural capital enhanced to the greatest degree possible. Construction should be avoided in areas...

The present report aims to give insight in the feasibility to develop regional Wastewater Emission Targets (WET) within the UNEP/GPA-RS framework. It highlights the availability...

Mountains play an essential role in supplying water, energy, food and other services to millions of people living in the mountains and downstream. Ensuring the continued supply...

La production primaire des associations végétaics naturelles de la zone aride est utilisée depuis l'aube de l'histoire - a partir du moment oü est né l'élevage du bétail....

The objective of this report is to provide an overview of some of the most crucial services rendered by natural ecosystems to humankind and how they can be restored as part of...

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...

This volume assesses the state of the art in applying economic valuation techniques to environmental problems in developing countries. It is in fulfilment of a contract between...

Through a total of 40 graphics, together with accompanying texts arid maps, Vital Water Graphics highlights how the quantity, quality and availability of fresh and marine waters...

This report presents information on the status, policies, regulations and actions (including master plan) in the Asia and Africa for sanitation (wastewater) management....

The main purpose of this handbook is to assist people who are working in or with local government to develop sustainable energy and climate action plans and implementation...

This guidebook aims to provide expert information on the technologies most relevant for climate change adaptation in the water sector in developing countries. It is meant to be...

Djibouti is a small country on the Horn of Africa with a population of around 950,000. This project is increasing the resilience of the Djiboutian society and economy to the...

The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region is undergoing urbanization at rates twice the global average. Furthermore, the rapid deforestation in urban areas for farming and...

Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia with a population of around 28 million. Climate change has been threatening the quality and quantity of water supplies in the...