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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Building natural capital: how REDD+ can support a green economy
This report provides a concise summary of the elements necessary for integrating REDD+ into a Green Economy. It provides policymakers with innovative ideas for supporting economic development while maintaining or increasing forest cover.
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The state of African cities 2014
The African continent is currently in the midst of simultaneously unfolding and highly significant demographic, economic, technological, environmental, urban and socio-political transitions. Africa’s economic
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Assessing global land use: balancing consumption with sustainable supply
This report explores how the management of land-based biomass production and consumption can be developed towards a higher degree of sustainability across different scales: from the sustainable management
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Planning for climate change: a strategic, values-based approach for urban planners
This report by UN-Habitat has been developed for city planners to better understand, assess and take action on climate change at the local level. The guide's strategic, values based planning framework: - promotes a participatory planning process that integrates local participation and good decision-making - provides practical tools for addressing climate change through different urban planning processes - supports the "mainstreaming" of climate change actions into other local government policy instruments.
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Transport and mobility snapshots
This illustrated report by UN-Habitat provides a rich collection of images of sustainable urban transport and mobility initiatives from cities around the world which are represented in the United Nations Advisory Committee of Local Authorities (UNACLA) and includes Ahmedabad from India.
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Integrating the environment in urban planning and management: key principles and approaches for cities in the 21st century
Cities can use a range of principles and approaches to integrate the environment in urban planning and management. This report is intended to encourage and support urban decision-makers in this process.
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Keeping track of our changing environment in Asia and the Pacific
This UNEP publication illustrates major environmental, economic and social changes in Asia and the Pacific since 1992. It has been produced within the framework of UNEP’s fifth Global Environment Outlook assessment report, which was published in May 2012 in advance of Rio+20.
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Global chemicals outlook 2013: towards sound management of chemicals
This UNEP report focuses on trends in chemicals production, use and disposal, while offering policy advice aimed at meeting the 2020 goal. It focuses particularly on the challenges and opportunities facing developing nations.
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Integrating the environment in urban planning and management: key principles and approaches for cities in the 21st century
Cities can use a range of principles and approaches to integrate the environment in urban planning and management. This report is intended to encourage and support urban decision-makers in this process.
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China's green long march: astudy of renewable energy, environmental industry and cement sectors
Despite China's rapid advancement towards a green economy, the country is facing significant environmental and social challenges that must be addressed if it is to achieve its sustainable development goals,