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3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts

… APPROACH TO CHARACTERIZE AND UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF WIND EROSION APPEARANCE UNDER UNTYPICAL CONDITIONS OF UKRAINE … 45 WIND EROSION QUANTIFICATION AND MOVING DUNES IMPACTS IN THE … 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 …
30 May 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, … changes in precipitation amounts, ocean salinity, wind patterns and aspects of extreme weather including … changes in precipitation amounts, ocean salinity, wind patterns and aspects of extreme weather including …
30 May 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Transboundary Air Pollution - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… dry disposition. The atmosphere’s acidity is carried by wind, which blows these particles and gases onto buildings, … by man directly or indirectly of substances or energy into the air, resulting in deleterious effects of such … include energy efficiency, use of renewable energy such as wind power, reducing the sulphur content of fuel, the …
30 May 2026 Course lesson in Climate and Atmosphere

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… in cities 7. Increase investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency 8. Improve access to clean … worth about €4 billion, and committed to double its wind power investments to €4 billion. Moreover, in April … solutions for photovoltaics, solar thermal power, wind energy, LED technology, and energy efficiency projects …
30 May 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 … sources). These renewable energy sources include solar, wind, wave, geothermal and, sometimes, hydro-electric …
30 May 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 noncombustion energy sources (i.e. hydro, nuclear, wind, etc.) to the energy mix. However, further environmental … of non-combustion energy sources (i.e. hydro, nuclear, wind, etc.) to the energy mix. However, further environmental …
30 May 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… foodweb structure and interactions that shape the flow of energy and the distribution of biomass: changes in the … to other areas - photo-chemical air processing (smog) - wind breaks - transmission of diseases - carbon sequestration … wide area of impact as the pollutants are carried away by wind, water or percolation. The range of potential impacts on …
30 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Defenders of the Earth

… example, after over two years of consultations, Engie’s wind farm in France is expected to operate for over 20 years … 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 …
30 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance