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  1. Development Strategies of Selected Latin American and Caribbean Countries and the Green Economy Approach: A Comparative Analysis

    ge_disc_paper.pdf 1.98 MB
    Publication Date: 2013 The outcome document of Rio+20, The Future We Want, considers the green economy approach as an important tool for achieving sustainable development and poverty eradication, while providing an opportunity for thoughtful policymaking. It also affirms that there are different...
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document 16 September 2013

  4. Recent Trends in Material Flows and Resource Productivity in Latin America

    material_flows_pdf.pdf 3.69 MB
    Publication Date: 2013 The Latin America region accounts for about 10% of world consumption of primary materials. As a result, developments in this region do not have a major effect on total global extractive pressures. The reverse is not true. Even modest increases in the resources demand of...
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document 16 September 2013

  7. UNEP Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean Newsletter Jan-Feb 2013

    unep_rolac_newsletter_january-february_2013.pdf 9.07 MB
    Publication Date: February 2013 This issue of ROLAC's newsletter contains reports on UNEP’s strengthening and upgrading, the participation of representatives of Latin America and the Caribbean at the first Governing Council session with universal membership, and biosafety in the region.
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document 12 September 2013

  8. Liveable Cities: the Benefits of Urban Environmental Planning

    liveablecities.pdf 4.8 MB
    Publication Date: 2007 This report, published by the Cities Alliance, UNEP, and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, showcases 12 examples of cities around the world. I t explores various options for sustainable urban development ranging from practical tools and comprehensive policies to...
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document 12 September 2013

  9. UNEP Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) Newsletter Oct-Dec 2012

    rolac_dec_2012_0.pdf 9.09 MB
    Publication Date: December 2012 This issue of ROLAC's Newsletter contains reports on the participation of the Major Groups and Stakeholders in the region in UNEP processes, a new climate change gateway for Latin America and the Caribbean and an initiative for the transition to efficient lighting...
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document 12 September 2013

  10. UNEP Regional Office of North America (RONA) Newsletter July 2013

    rona_july_2013_newsletter.pdf 5.74 MB
    Publication Date: July 2013 This issue of UNEP's Regional Office of North America's (RONA) Newsletter features reports on the US' release of a new Arctic strategy, President Obama’s Climate Agenda, and the introduction of a Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act in the US Congress.
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    United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document 12 September 2013