This policy document highlights several collective transformations needed to complay with the Paris Agreement in the areas of trade, economy and industry.
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Organization: UNCTAD
Topic: Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Industry, Trade, Green Jobs/Economy, COP24 List of UN publications
Type of material: Policy Document
Publication date: 2017
Language: English
This analytical report has surveyed two areas of trade-related policy to assess their potential for reducing the impacts of the implementation of response measures via economic diversification: global value chains and innovation. It also explored the idea of green industrial policy. Ultemately, the report found a number of ways in which trade policy and trade-related policies could further the goal of economic diversification, helping to reduce response measure vulnerability, and in the process helping to implement the goals of the Paris Agreements.
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Organization: UNCTAD
Topic: Industry, Trade, Green Jobs/Economy, COP24 List of UN publications
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ITU has developed a set of International Standards on key performance indicators (KPIs) for smart sustainable cities (SSC) to assist cities in becoming smarter and more sustainable and provide cities with a tool for self-assessment. This activity report documents the key findings arising from the first year of the close working relationship between Moscow and ITU. It also highlights the activities carried out by different entities to support Moscow’s various Smart City initiatives.
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Organization: ITU, United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) Initiative
Theme: Cities
Topic: Economic and Development Planning, Energy, Transport, Urban, Technology, COP24 List of UN publications
Type of material: Activity Report
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
This analytical document focuses on the potential impact of climate change on the natural environment and economy of the Dniester River Basin and proposes a set of measures that could be implemented, in accordance with the Implementation of the Strategic Framework for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Dniester River Basin.
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Organization: UNECE, ENVSEC, OSCE
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Health, Industry, Land Use Management, Urban, Water, Adaptation, Ecosystems, Human Security, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, COP24 List of UN publications
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2015
Language: English, Russian, Romanian, Ukrainian
This guidance document aims to spur climate change adaptation that takes into account the transboundary dimension of water management. Based on the concept of integrated water resources management, the manual focuses on the transboundary setting and illustrates the steps needed to develop an adaptation strategy.
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Organization: UNECE
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Health, Land Use Management, Transport, Urban, Water, Adaptation, Ecosystems, Human Security, Migration and Refugees, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, COP24 List of UN publications
Type of material: Guidance Document
Publication date: 2009
Language: English, French, Spanish, Russian
This analytical document provides an overview of how adaptation policies should consider the new risks from extreme weather events, how vulnerabilities can be identified, and which management procedures can be applied to ensure sustained protection of health.
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Organization: UNECE, WMO, WHO
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Health, Land Use Management, Transport, Urban, Water, Adaptation, Human Security, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, COP24 List of UN publications
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2011
Language: English
This analytical document intends to encourage coordination, integration and coherence on climate change adaptation in transboundary basins. This publication describes selected important lessons from experiences in implementing climate change adaptation strategies and illustrates these with examples from all over the world.
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Organization: UNECE, International Network of Basin Organizations
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Economic and Development Planning, Energy, Environment, Health, Land Use Management, Trade, Transport, Urban, Water, Adaptation, Emergency Preparedness and Response, COP24 List of UN publications
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2015
Language: English, French, Russian
This guidance document aims to raise awareness on the importance of river basin management and transboundary cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction, while taking into account climate change adaptation. The document offers specific advice on the steps suggested to implement a feasible and people-centered approach in accordance with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
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Organization: UNECE
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Health, Water, Adaptation, Biodiversity, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Green Jobs/Economy, Human Security, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Technology, COP24 List of UN publications
Type of material: Guidance Document
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
This analytical document, composed of 19 modules on “Sustainable Energy Regulation and Policymaking for Africa”, provides an introduction to the key issues relating to the energy market and energy regulation, as they affect sustainable energy (energy efficiency, cogeneration and renewable energy).
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Organization: UNIDO
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Economic and Development Planning, Energy, Environment, Training, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Green Jobs/Economy, Mitigation, Policy Instruments
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
This activity report on National Adaptation Programmes (NAPs) for the Caribbean aims to provide a brief overview of the NAP experiences of Caribbean countries, and highlights emerging issues, challenges and opportunities.
Organization: UNDP, UNEP, GEF
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Adaptation, Mitigation, Technology, Policy Instruments
Type of material: Activity Report
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
This activity report on Asia- Pacific National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) aims to provide a brief overview of the NAP experiences of middle-income countries in the Asia and Pacific region (excluding Central Asia), and highlights emerging issues, challenges and opportunities.
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Organization: UNDP, UNEP, GEF
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Adaptation, Mitigation, Technology, Policy Instruments
Type of material: Activity Report
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
This activity report aims to provide a brief overview of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) experiences in African developing countries, highlighting emerging issues, challenges and opportunities.
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Organization: UNDP, UNEP, GEF
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Adaptation, Mitigation, Technology, Policy Instruments
Type of material: Activity Report
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
This analytical report provides an overview of the work carried out by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to contribute to climate change adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa from 2000 to 2015. This document also stresses the scope of global efforts to mainstream and accelerate climate actions in Africa and across the globe.
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Organization: UNDP, GEF
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Energy, Environment, Industry, Labour, Land Use Management, Urban, Water, Training, Adaptation, Ecosystems, Green Jobs/Economy, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Technology, Capacity Development
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
This guidance document is intended to help Non-Annex I Parties in the preparation of national communications and biennial update reports on climate change. It presents key elements to build and maintain sustainable institutional arrangements.
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Organization: UNFCCC
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Economic and Development Planning, Energy, Environment, Training, Adaptation, Ecosystems, Mitigation, Governance – General
Type of material: Guidance Document
Publication date: 2013
Language: English
This analytical document develops the concept of Climate-Smart Irrigation as an integral part of Climate-Smart Agriculture and intends to complement the existing literature and guidance on this topic.
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Organization: FAO, IWMI, IIASA, ICATALIST, WWF, GWA, ICIMOD, CEAPRED, HIDROSOPH
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Energy, Environment, Labour, Land Use Management, Water, Adaptation, Biodiversity, Chemicals and Waste, Economic Analysis, Ecosystems, Green Jobs/Economy, Mitigation, Technology, Governance – General
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
This guidance document is intended to highligh experts to assess the GHG inventory and inventory development process. It presents metologies and tools to achieve higher quality reporting and enhanced capacity of national experts involved in the process of the preparation and facilitation of the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).
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Organization: UNFCCC
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Education, Environment, Transport, Training, Adaptation, Green Jobs/Economy, Technology, Carbon Financing and CDM
Type of material: Guidance Document
Publication date: 2017
Language: English
This technical document presents different calibration methods of GC-μECD for Atmospheric SF6 measurements through a test overview, preparations, a diagnostic, a linearity check of instrumental responses, determination of mole fraction and analysis of uncertainty with one-point calibration.
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Organization: WMO
Theme: Youth
Topic: Training, Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Science, Technology, Capacity Development
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
This guidance document aims to facilitate parties to prepare and participate in the international consultation and analysis on climate change. It gives an overview of key processes, techniques and timelines.
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Organization: UNFCCC
Theme: Adaptation
Topic: Environment, Training, Adaptation, Green Jobs/Economy, Mitigation, Governance – General
Type of material: Guidance Document
Publication date: 2017
Language: English
This analytical report presents the conclusions of a three-day workshop focusing on Vegetation Fire and Smoke Pollution Warning and Advisory System (VFSP-WAS) in South Asia. It presents key expert group recommendations on tools for forecasting vegetation fire smoke emissions, smoke transport, related air quality changes and impact on human health. It also explores the feasibility of setting up Regional Facilities that can assist WMO Members in the region.
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Organization: WMO
Theme: Health
Topic: Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Health, Transport, Urban, Adaptation, Human Security, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Science, Technology, Governance – Territorial and Local
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
This analytical report presents key findings of a three-day workshop focusing on measurement-model fusion for global total atomospheric deposition (MMF-GTAD). It presents a review of the state-of the-science and explores the feasibility and methodology of producing, on a routine retrospective basis, global maps of atmospheric gas and aerosol concentrations as well as wet, dry and total deposition via measurement-model fusion techniques.
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Organization: WMO
Theme: Science
Topic: Energy, Environment, Science, Technology, Policy Instruments
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2017
Language: English
