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Approximately 40 per cent of the world’s population live in river basins that cross national borders. Transboundary river basins cover nearly one half of the earth’s land surface and account for about 60 per cent of global freshwater flow. These basins link populations and create hydrological, social and economic interdependencies between countries. Transboundary water cooperation is therefore
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The text of the Convention, as published in 2015 (ECE/MP.EIA/21).The Espoo (EIA) Convention sets out the obligations of Parties to assess the environmental impact of certain activities at an early stage of planning. It also lays down the general obligation
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Since 2008, all assistance activities under the Assistance Programme are based on the Strategic Approach. The Strategic Approach is designed to enhance the efforts of participating countries in the implementation phase of the Programme and to grant sustainability in the countries of the activities organised. The Approach outlines six working priority areas of high priority – that correspond to
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This brochure is a summary of report “Strengthening Cooperation in Adaptation to Climate Change in Transboundary Basins of the Chu and Talas Rivers (Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan)”. The report was developed based on cooperative study on potential impacts of climate change by Kazakh and Kyrgyz experts under the project "Promoting Cooperation to Adapt to Climate Change in the Chu and Talas
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The Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents deals with prevention, preparedness and response to industrial accidents with possible transboundary consequences. Being informed of these topics is important - not only for policy makers, politicians, and industry representatives - but also for the public. The cartoons illustrate the main points of the Convention and its field
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The National Policy Dialogues is the main operational instrument of the EU Water Initiative (EUWI), an international partnership that aims to contribute to the achievement of the water related Millennium Development Goals. UNECE is the strategic partner supporting the policy dialogue process on IWRM. The OECD is the strategic partner for water supply and sanitation. Romanian Ministry of
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The National Policy Dialogues is the main operational instrument of the EU Water Initiative (EUWI), an international partnership that aims to contribute to the achievement of the water related Millennium Development Goals. UNECE is the strategic partner supporting the policy dialogue process on IWRM. The OECD is the strategic partner for water supply and sanitation. Romanian Ministry of
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Guide is available in Chinese, English, French and Russian. If you would require a hard copy of the Guide please contact the secretariat at [email protected]Read More ENGFRE
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The second EPR of Croatia examines the progress made by Croatia in the management of its environment since the country was first reviewed in 1999. The second review covers policymaking, planning, implementation and the financing of environmental policies and projects, as well as the protection of water resources, biodiversity and protected areas. It also looks into environmental considerations in
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Le Programme des examens des performances environnementales de la Commission économique des Nations Unies pour l'Europe (CEE-ONU) évalue les progrès accomplis par les différents pays pour concilier leur développement économique et social avec la protection de l’environnement, tout en respectant les engagements internationaux sur l'environnement et le développement durable. Le Programme des
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Environmental Performance Review Programme assesses progress made by individual countries in reconciling their economic and social development with environmental protection, as well as in meeting international commitments on environment and sustainable development. The Environmental Performance Review Programme assists countries to improve
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The present publication contains the third EPR of the Republic of Moldova. The review takes stock of the progress made by the Republic of Moldova in the management of its environment since the country was reviewed in 2005 for the second time. It assesses the implementation of the recommendations contained in the second review. The third review covers policymaking, planning, implementation and the
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The present publication contains the third EPR of the Republic of Moldova. The review takes stock of the progress made by the Republic of Moldova in the management of its environment since the country was reviewed in 2005 for the second time. It assesses the implementation of the recommendations contained in the second review. The third review covers policymaking, planning, implementation and the
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Safety guidelines and good practices for Tailings Management FacilitiesMay 2014Available in English and Russian Failures at Tailings Management Facilities (TMFs) may lead to major environmental catastrophes with devastating effects
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Available in English, and in Russian.The Espoo (EIA) Convention sets out the obligations of Parties to assess the environmental impact of certain activities at an early stage
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Available in English, and in Russian.The Kyiv (SEA) Protocol, now in force (see