Climate change: Minimizing the Scale and Impact of Climate Change – UNEP 2015 Annual Report
This activity report presents UNEP’s work on climate change, particularly in three areas:
1) Climate resilience – supporting countries in using ecosystem-based approaches to adapt and build resilience to climate change;
2) Low-emission growth – Supporting countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adopt renewable energy, increase energy efficiency measures and reduce air pollution, and;
3) REDD+ – Enabling countries to seize investment opportunities that reduce greenhouse emissions from deforestation and forest degradation with adequate social and environmental safeguards.
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ENG
Organisation:
UNEP
Thème:
REDD+
Thème:
Énergie, Environnement, Forêts, Adaptation, Biodiversité, Ecosystèmes
Type de publication:
Rapport d'Activités
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Green Energy Choices: The Benefits, Risks and Trade-Offs of Low-Carbon Technologies for Electricity Production
This technical document presents the first in-depth international comparative assessment of the environmental and resource impacts of different energy technologies, modelled over the whole life cycle of each technology.
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ENG
Organisation:
UNEP
Thème:
Science
Thème:
Énergie, Transport, Adaptation, Emplois verts/Economie, Science, Technologie
Type de publication:
Document Analytique-Technique
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Summary for Decision Makers – Integrated Assessment of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in Latin America and the Caribbean: Improving air quality while contributing to climate change mitigation
This guidance document presents that reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) in key sectors can bring rapid and multiple benefits for human well-being and support countries achieve their development objectives, while simultaneously increasing their ambition for climate mitigation in the near term. The document asserts that the reduction in SLCP emissions should, however, be done in parallel with the reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions.
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ENG
Organisation:
UNEP
Thème:
Science
Thème:
Environnement, Produits Chimiques et Déchets, Atténuation, Science
Type de publication:
Document d'Orientation
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Africa Renewal: Africa's Cities of the Future
This magazine provides an overview of urbanizations and economic development in Africa, as one of the objectives of Sustainable Development Goals is to have sustainable cities that provide opportunities for all, including access to basic services, energy, housing and transport.
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ENG
Organisation:
United Nations Department of Public Information
Thème:
Autre
Thème:
Planification Economique et du Développement, Énergie, Environnement, Transport, Urbaine, Technologie
Type de publication:
Document d'Orientation
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Kenya’s Tea Sector under Climate Change: An Impact Assessment and Formulation of A Climate-smart Strategy
This technical document provides a synthesis report of FAO’s technical assistance project in Kenya, the Climate-Change Impact Assessment and Tea Policy Response. The document describes the overall conceptual framework that guided the project and provides the climate impact studies as well as the description of the new climate-compatible strategy for tea in Kenya.
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ENG
Organisation:
FAO
Thème:
Adaptation
Thème:
Agriculture et Alimentation, Planification Economique et du Développement, Industrie, Adaptation, Policy Instruments, Gouvernance - Général
Type de publication:
Document Analytique-Technique
Date de publication:
2015
Langue:
Anglais
2015 Joint Report on Multilateral Development Banks’ Climate Finance
This activity report provides an overview of mitigation and adaptation finance in the context of the Multilateral Development Banks’ strengthened commitment to work with clients, other development finance institutions, the private sector, and stakeholders to tackle climate challenge with targeted and innovative finance.
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ENG
Thème:
Adaptation
Thème:
Financement, Adaptation, Atténuation, Mécanismes Financiers
Type de publication:
Rapport d'Activités
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Climate and Disaster Resilience
This analytical document presents transformative opportunities that exist for Pacific Island countries over the next 25 years and identifies the region’s biggest challenges that require urgent action.
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ENG
Organisation:
WB, Pacific Possible
Thème:
Adaptation
Thème:
Eau, Adaptation, Préparation et Intervention d'Urgence, Sécurité Humaine, Réduction/Gestion des risques
Type de publication:
Document Analytique-Technique
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Getting to Zero: A Poverty, Environment and Climate Call to Action for the Sustainable Development Goals
This guidance document proposes a « triple vision » of zero extreme poverty, zero net climate emissions, and zero net loss of natural assets, which can be achieved through increased empowerment and rights for women and men suffering extreme poverty, developing integrated, inclusive and transformative institutions, inclusive finance and business, and improving and aligning poverty, environment and climate messages, narratives and metrics to galvanize and measure progress toward achieving the SDGs.
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ENG
Organisation:
UNDP, UNEP
Thème:
Adaptation
Thème:
Planification Economique et du Développement, Environnement, Genre, Droits de l'Homme et Justice, Sécurité Humaine, Atténuation, Gouvernance - Général
Type de publication:
Document d'Orientation
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Climate Impacts on Food Security and Livelihoods in Asia: A Review of Existing Knowledge
This analytical document presents a summary of the latest available evidence of how climate change and food security interact, with specific examples from the Asia region.
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ENG
Organisation:
WFP, Met Office Hadley Centre, International Water Management Institute, CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
Thème:
Science
Thème:
Agriculture et Alimentation, Environnement, Adaptation, Analyse économique, Sécurité Humaine, Science
Type de publication:
Document Analytique-Technique
Date de publication:
2015
Langue:
Anglais
Food and Nutrition Security and the Eradication of Hunger CELAC 2025: Furthering Discussion and Regional Cooperation
This analytical document aims to provide the region’s countries with the information on the status of food and nutrition security. The document analyzes the possibility of addressing malnutrition, in a context where the effects of climate change could threaten the progress achieved.
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ENG, SPN
Organisation:
FAO, Asociación Latinoamericana de Integración (ALADI), UNECLAC, Asociación Latinoamericana de Integración (ALADI)
Thème:
Adaptation
Thème:
Agriculture et Alimentation, Santé, Adaptation, Sécurité Humaine, Gouvernance - Général
Type de publication:
Document Analytique-Technique
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais, Espagnol
High and Dry: Climate Change, Water, and the Economy
This analytical document analyzes the impacts of climate change through the water cycle and the consequences across the globe. It also suggests some policies that induce water-use efficiency, and investments in adaptive technologies in order to reduce the negative effects.
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ENG
Organisation:
WB
Thème:
Adaptation
Thème:
Environnement, Financement, Eau, Adaptation, Analyse économique, Réduction/Gestion des risques, Gouvernance - Général
Type de publication:
Document Analytique-Technique
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Liveable Cities: the Benefits of Urban Environmental Planning
This guidance document showcases 12 examples of cities around the world. The report explores various options for sustainable urban development ranging from practical tools and comprehensive policies to innovative market mechanisms.
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ENG
Organisation:
undefined, Local Governments for Sustainability, Cities Alliance
Thème:
Adaptation
Thème:
Environnement, Transport, Urbaine, Adaptation
Type de publication:
Document d'Orientation
Date de publication:
2007
Langue:
Anglais
Promising Practices on Climate Change in Urban Sub-Saharan Africa
This guidance document presents a series of promising practices in Sub-Saharan African cities that take into account the multiple dimensions of climate change. The document covers four main topics: major roles for gender, youth and business; adaptation: infrastructure, slums and deserts; how coastal cities face up to climate change; and enhancing and spreading awareness of climate change.
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ENG
Organisation:
UN habitat
Thème:
Adaptation
Thème:
Industrie, Transport, Urbaine, Eau, Adaptation
Type de publication:
Document d'Orientation
Date de publication:
2012
Langue:
Anglais
Forestry for a Low-Carbon Future: Integrating Forests and Wood Products in Climate Change Strategies
This guidance document provides an overview of mitigation in the forest sector, addressing the handling of forests under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The document also describes some activities assessing their mitigation potential and economic attractiveness as well as opportunities and challenges for implementation.
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English
Organisation:
FAO
Thème:
Autre
Thème:
Environnement, Forêts, Adaptation, Atténuation, Liste des Publications des Nations Unies COP22
Type de publication:
Document d'Orientation
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Innovative Financing for the Economic Transformation of Africa
This analytical document analyzes the various dimensions, sources and impacts of illicit financial flows, including climate finance, from the continent and the strategies that could be deployed to halt and redirect them towards Africa’s development.
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ENG
Organisation:
UNECA
Thème:
Autre
Thème:
Financement, Analyse économique, Gouvernance - Général
Type de publication:
Document Analytique-Technique
Date de publication:
2015
Langue:
Anglais
Africa's Blue Economy: A Policy Handbook
This guidance document presents a guide to help African member states to better mainstream the Blue Economy into their national development plans, strategies, policies and laws. The Blue Economy approach is premised in the sustainable use, management and conservation of aquatic and marine ecosystems and associated resources.
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ENG
Organisation:
UNECA
Thème:
Adaptation
Thème:
Environnement, Financement, Eau, Analyse économique
Type de publication:
Document d'Orientation
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Greening Africa's Industrialization: Economic Report on Africa 2016
This guidance document shows that structural transformation is a priority for Africa’s economy and greening industrialization is the strategy to achieve it in practice. The document also provides policy options to follow.
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ENG
Organisation:
UNECA
Thème:
Adaptation
Thème:
Planification Economique et du Développement, Environnement, Analyse économique, Policy Instruments
Type de publication:
Document d'Orientation
Date de publication:
2016
Langue:
Anglais
Sustainable Development Report on Africa:Managing Land-Based Resources for Sustainable Development
This analytical document provides an analysis of the social, economic and environmental sustainability of African countries. The document also examines the challenges and opportunities in the exploitation of its land, water, energy and mineral resources in order to achieve sustainable development.
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ENG
Organisation:
UNECA
Thème:
Autre
Thème:
Planification Economique et du Développement, Énergie, Environnement, Aménagement des Terres, Eau, Adaptation
Type de publication:
Document Analytique-Technique
Date de publication:
2007
Langue:
Anglais
Managing Africa’s Natural Resource Base for Sustainable Growth and Development: Sustainable Development Report on Africa IV
This analytical document investigates the progress towards sustainable development in Africa by using an indicator set covering the economic, social and environmental pillars. The document also explores the contribution of five sectors: biodiversity, forests, biotechnology, tourism and mountains to Africa’s growth and poverty reduction.
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ENG
Organisation:
UNECA, Convention on Biological Diversity, UNEP, Convention on Biological Diversity, FAO, Convention on Biological Diversity
Thème:
Autre
Thème:
Agriculture et Alimentation, Planification Economique et du Développement, Education, Énergie, Environnement, Santé, Adaptation
Type de publication:
Document Analytique-Technique
Date de publication:
2013
Langue:
Anglais
Achieving Sustainable Development in Africa through Inclusive Green Growth: Agriculture, Ecosystems, Energy, Industry and Trade – The Sustainable Development Report on Africa Fifth Edition
This analytical document is a tool for monitoring and assessing progress on sustainable development as well as for engagement on topical issues relevant to the region’s development aspirations.
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ENG
Organisation:
UNECA, UNEP, FAO, UNIDO, UNDP
Thème:
Autre
Thème:
Agriculture et Alimentation, Énergie, Industrie, Ecosystèmes
Type de publication:
Document Analytique-Technique
Date de publication:
2015
Langue:
Anglais