Emerging issues in our global environment the 2012 year book presents the most important events and developments from the year, gives a picture of the status of key environmental indicators, and also highlights two emerging issues in detail. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or. The livestock sector is one of the most significant contributors to urgent environmental problems. However, scientists and policy makers have been making headway on addressing some of the. Unep year book 2012 year soil carbon book nuclear decommissioning. According to the publication, significant amounts of phosphorus fertilizer are being discharged to oceans as a result of food production, specifically farming inefficiencies and a. Atlas of our changing environment was released at the world environment day ceremonies in june, 2005. Financial sector responding to climate change impatient with pace of political progress pdf. Welcome to the yearbook of the united nations the yearbook. Emerging issues in our global environment author united nations environment programme unep the first 40 years. The 2011 year book was released in advance of uneps 26th session of the governing councilglobal ministerial environment forum, convening from 2124 february 2011.
Planning of a integrated waste management system for banepa municipality with a focus on biogas generation and incinerationsupervisors group membersdr. We have come closer to broadening negotiations on a post2012. Handbook for the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer ozone secretariat. From world development indicators green data book 12. Discover the best united nations environment programme books and audiobooks. The yearbook of the united nationspublished by the department of global communicationsstands as the authoritative reference work on the activities and concerns of the organization. The unep year book is a series that highlight emerging environmental issues and significant events and development during the year. The unep year book 2012 examines emerging environmental issues and policyrelevant developments, while providing an overview of the latest trends based on key environmental indicators. Emerging issues in our global environment 9th ed edition by united nations author isbn. Unep was founded in june 1972 by canadian businessman and philanthropist maurice strong, its first director, following the united nations conference on the human environment stockholm conference its responsibilities cover a wide range of issues regarding the atmosphere, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, environmental governance, and green economic development. This publication is an overview of global and regional environmental issues and policy decisions actions during 2008. Sanjay nath khanal bishal bhari 42250 racy shrestha 42270er. Gridarendal publications are an important resource for anyone interested in the hottest environmental topics of the day. The economic development in africa report 2012 was prepared by a research team consisting of charles gore and norbert lebale team leaders, patrick osakwe, bineswaree bolaky and marco sakai.
The 2012 unep year book spotlights two emerging issues that underline the challenges but also the choices nations need to consider to deliver a sustainable 21st century urgently improved management of the world s soils and the decommissioning of nuclear reactors. Emerging issues in our global environment united nations on. Climate change united nations environment programme finance. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Caribbean environment programme united nations environment. Emerging issues in our global environment, which illustrates, across ten chapters, the emergence of current environmental challenges and explores innovative solutions to. Youll find all of our material here, organized in a number of ways. An overview of our changing environment, text, 2008.
Emerging issues in our global environment, 20 bill ryerson notes that, it contains startling statistics on the state of the planet with regard to such issues as climate change, chemical pollution, natural resource use, and poaching of elephants and rhinos. United nations environment programme unep tools for a. Childrens environmental health international initiatives this is an international mailing list provided by who and unep dedicated to promoting healthy environments for children march 2012 environmental contaminants and childrens health. We would like to thank mari chijiiwa for the design and layout of the book, and eve rickert for managing the process of copyediting, design and layout. Unep releases 2014 year book on emerging environmental. The work builds the foundation for the 1987 report, our common future. Click here to access the report the sixth edition of the global environment outlook geo6 provides a clear assessment of the current state of the environment, the challenges that we face and how well we have dealt with them, with due consideration given to gender, indigenous knowledge and cultural dimensions. The year book series was established in 2003 and currently the 10th edition of the unep year book is being prepared. The report examines the science of climate change, its economic aspects, multilateral efforts to tackle climate change, and national climate change policies and their effect on trade. The united nations environment programmes year book for 2012 shows that we are facing a number of environmental challenges, although. The work was completed under the overall supervision of taffere tesfachew, director. Since then, many milestones have marked the journey toward sustainable development.
Related with emerging issues in our global environment. Childrens environmental health international initiatives. Little green data book 2007 world bank, may 2007 this publica. The unep year book 2012 examines emerging environmental issues and policyrelevant developments, while providing an overview of the latest trends based on. From the preface by klaus topfer, executive director, united nations environment programme the geo year book 2003is the first in an annual series associated with the united nations environment programme unep flagship report, global environment. Many consider the books release a turning point in our understanding of the interconnections among the environment, the economy and social wellbeing. Uneps international year of forest campaign was officially launched last month at uneps governing council with the screening of a 5minute film, he distribution of a limited edition of. Scientific committee on problems of the environment wikipedia. The united nations environmental programme endeavors to promote international cooperation in the field of environment, to address major environmental threats and take action against them, and to protect this environment for ours and all future generations. It also highlights major environmental events and developments over the past year, and presents the most recent data and key indicator trend. Report of the united nations environment programme unep. The scientific committee on problems of the environment scope was established by the 10th meeting of the executive committee of the international council for science icsu in 1969.
Unep year book 2011 emerging issues in our global environment the ocean has become a global repository for much of the waste we produce. Handbook for the montreal protocol on substances that deplete. Emerging issues in our global environment 1,4 view international conference on emerging infectious diseases. Unep has made available an ebook anniversary edition of its year book titled unep year book 2014. Result of the unep foresight process on emerging environmental issues. Andrea wohr, annett frey freiburg in breisgau, germany. Final year project presentation2012 linkedin slideshare. The report makes a compelling economic and social case for investing two. United nations environment programme international environment house 11, chemin des anemones ch1219 chatelaine geneva, switzerland tel.
The unep year book 20 is the 10th edition of the year book series. Association of nature conservation organisations of tajikistan ancot austrian federal ministry of agriculture, forestry, environment and water management. Strengthening the role and effectiveness of the united nations environment programme, decision 151 of the governing council of unep may 25, 1989 here, inafter unep gc decision 151, reprinted in unep gc fifteenth session report, supra. Scopes members include 38 national science academies and research councils, and 22 international scientific unions. World leaders and thousands of other participants from governments, the private. Annual change in forest area by region in millions of hectares per year, 19902010. Unep fi side event 18 july, 2001 bonn, germany key documents unep press release. United nations environment programme the 2012 unep year book. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer is the most successful global environmental agreement in history.
Jan, 20 the unep year book 2012 shows that we have been experiencing an exceptional level of ecological extremes. Handbook for the montreal protocol on substances that. United nations environment programme the unep year year book 2010 is the seventh annual report on our changing environment produced by the united nations environment programme. From soil carbon to decommissioning nuclear reactors, unep year book highlights key emerging issues. Meat production is projected to double by 2020 due to increased, per capita global consumption of meat and population growth. Discover united nations environment programme books free 30.
The unep year book 2012 shows that we have been experiencing an exceptional level of ecological extremes. Soil carbon plays a vital role in sustaining food production, which will be required to support the. In europe, food consumption is responsible for approximately 30% of total greenhouse gas ghg emissions. Learn from united nations environment programme experts like united nations environment programme and united nations environment programme.
The year book series responds to the need to enhance the. From 2008 to present, the environmental law institute eli, the united nations environment programme unep, the university of tokyo, and mcgill university have led a fiveyear global research initiative to analyze experiences in postconflict peacebuilding and natural resource management, identify lessons, and raise. It also tracks environmental trends by presenting key indicators. The unep year book series examines emerging environmental issues and policyrelevant events and developments. The report by the wto and the united nations environment programme, released on 26 june 2009, explains the connections between trade and climate change. This years report to the unpfii provides an overview of uneps most relevant projects and programmes in relation to indigenous peoples and indigenous peoples issues. A guidebook to the green economy sustainable development. Read united nations environment programme books like fresh water for the future and unep 2010 annual report english for free with a free 30. Rapid change in the arctic threatens ecosystems and but also provides new development opportunities, including easier access to oil and gas, minerals and fisheries.
New science and developments in our changing environment one of 3 texts in the title. Dec 06, 2015 related with emerging issues in our global environment. Unep year book 2012 emerging issues in our global enviroment. In six chapters the year book presents recent science and environmental developments of interest to policymakers. Bill ryerson notes that, it contains startling statistics on the state of the planet with regard to such issues as climate change, chemical pollution, natural resource use, and poaching of elephants and rhinos. Feb, 2012 the unep year book 2012, launched on the eve of the 12th special session of the unep governing councilglobal ministerial environment forum, points to the worlds peatlands as an area of special. The unep year book 2012, launched on the eve of the 12th special session of the unep governing councilglobal ministerial environment forum, points to the worlds peatlands as an area of special. Uneps regional coordinating unit for the caribbean serves as secretariat to the convention and its protocols, and its caribbean environment programme cep provides the technical support to governments to meet their obligations. Unep is the global champion for the environment with programmes focusing on sustainable development, climate, biodiversity and more. The year book series responds to the need to enhance the use of scientific. The 2012 year book presents the most important events and developments from the year, gives a picture of the status of key environmental indicators, and also. Discover united nations environment programme books free. The united nations environment programme unep is the overall coordinating. Unep year book 20 emerging issues in our global environment.