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
Organization:
UNEP
Theme:
Science
Topic:
Environment, Chemicals and Waste, Mitigation, Science
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
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
Organization:
United Nations Department of Public Information
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Energy, Environment, Transport, Urban, Technology
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
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
Organization:
FAO
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Industry, Adaptation, Policy Instruments, Governance – General
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
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
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Finance, Adaptation, Mitigation, Financial Mechanisms
Type of material:
Activity Report
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
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
Organization:
WB, Pacific Possible
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Water, Adaptation, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Human Security, Risk Reduction/Management
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
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
Organization:
UNDP, UNEP
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Gender, Human Rights and Justice, Human Security, Mitigation, Governance – General
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
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
Organization:
WFP, Met Office Hadley Centre, International Water Management Institute, CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
Theme:
Science
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Environment, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Human Security, Science
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
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
Organization:
FAO, Asociación Latinoamericana de Integración (ALADI), UNECLAC, Asociación Latinoamericana de Integración (ALADI)
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Health, Adaptation, Human Security, Governance – General
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English, Spanish
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
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Environment, Finance, Water, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Risk Reduction/Management, Governance – General
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
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
Organization:
undefined, Local Governments for Sustainability, Cities Alliance
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Environment, Transport, Urban, Adaptation
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2007
Language:
English
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
Organization:
UN habitat
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Industry, Transport, Urban, Water, Adaptation
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2012
Language:
English
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
Organization:
FAO
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Environment, Forestry, Adaptation, Mitigation, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
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
Organization:
UNECA
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Finance, Economic Analysis, Governance – General
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
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
Organization:
UNECA
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Environment, Finance, Water, Economic Analysis
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
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
Organization:
UNECA
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Economic Analysis, Policy Instruments
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
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
Organization:
UNECA
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Energy, Environment, Land Use Management, Water, Adaptation
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2007
Language:
English
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
Organization:
UNECA, Convention on Biological Diversity, UNEP, Convention on Biological Diversity, FAO, Convention on Biological Diversity
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Education, Energy, Environment, Health, Adaptation
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2013
Language:
English
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
Organization:
UNECA, UNEP, FAO, UNIDO, UNDP
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Energy, Industry, Ecosystems
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Africa Regional Report on the Sustainable Development Goals
This guidance document presents Africa’s sustainable development priorities and goals, prepared under the framework of the Africa post-2015 consultations and the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (“Rio+20”) follow-up processes.
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ENG
Organization:
UNECA, African Development Bank, African Union Commission
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Environment, Adaptation, Governance – General
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Enhancing Water Resource Mnagement through an Inclusive Green Economy Approach: The Case of Lake Victoria Basin
This brief provides a synthesis of the findings and recommends of an upcoming report by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The document also shows the development and implementation of an inclusive green economy strategy or framework for water resource management in the Basin under the Lake Victoria Basin Commission.
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ENG
Organization:
UNECA
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Water, Adaptation, Green Jobs/Economy, Governance – General
Type of material:
Other
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
