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Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… in cities 7. Increase investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency 8. Improve access to clean cooking fuels … and open burning of waste 49. Increase material and energy recovery of waste, including through recycling 50. …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Scientific Assessment Report - UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - Summary for policy makers

… policy and air pollution policy cannot be seen separately. Energy savings and shifts in the energy mix have contributed to cleaner air and will continue … promoting e.g. healthy lives and well-being, sustainable energy, safe and sustainable cities and protection of …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda

… standards Laws and regulations Waste burning Industrial energy efficiency Clean production incentives Vehicle … targeting transformational change in household energy, cooling, bricks production, oil and gas production, … However, these technologies also require materials and energy upfront, and, as a consequence, may increase …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

D2 - Dams, Ecosystems and Fisheries

… efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production. Purpose: Participants will learn the ways … Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated With Energy Production 8. Conclusions 1. Key issues Effect of … efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production. 2. Introduction This class will examine …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Handbook for the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and its Protocols

… by man, directly or indirectly, of substances or energy into the air resulting in deleterious effects of such … of the environment are the combustion of fossil fuels for energy production, and the main technological processes in … relevant legislative and regulatory provisions, primary energy pattern, industrial infrastructure and economic …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

The Land in Numbers

… and conflict and would secure sustainable food and energy production. Halting and reversing the current trends … on Development, Confronting Scarcity: Managing Water, Energy and Land for Inclusive and 14 Sustainable Growth, … on Development, Confronting Scarcity: Managing Water, Energy and Land for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth, …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts

… 177 USE OF WIND ENERGY FOR DRY SEASON IRRIGATION OF VEGETABLES - OPTIONS FOR … was carried out as part of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Interregional Technical Co-operation … for cropping, irrigation, livestock and forestry systems, energy production and hydropower, Impact on water, runoff, …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Desertification and Climate Change

… of the Earth’s surface that absorb or scatter radiant energy. Global atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, … of the Earth’s surface that absorb or scatter radiant energy. Global atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, … of the Earth’s surface that absorb or scatter radiant energy. Global atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Defenders of the Earth

… defenders. In 2013, the World Bank introduced a new energy policy that sought to limit funding of coal-fired … of business projects – including agribusiness, mining and energy companies – over indigenous, traditional and … been violated.199 The Dakota Access Pipeline, operated by Energy Transfer Partners, will channel oil 1,200 miles from …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Introduction to International Environmental Governance (IEG) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Development Organization (UNIDO, or International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) The United Nations Environment Programme … particularly industry, transport, telecommunications, energy, agriculture, natural resources, commerce, monetary … construction and telecommunications; and agricultural, energy and water resources development. The Organization for …
01 Sep 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance