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The Framework Code takes account of the latest scientific knowledge and experience in ammonia abatement, as described in the recent update of the guidance document on preventing and abating ammonia emissions from agricultural sources (ECE/EB.AIR/120). Its purpose is to provide the Convention’s Parties with easily understandable information on the good practices that are necessary to reduce
The book The UNECE Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes: Its Contribution to International Water Cooperation edited by Tanzi, A., McIntyre, O., Kolliopoulos, A., Rieu-Clarke, A., and Kinna, R. and published by Brill/
Available in English and Russian (not laid out). (ECE/CEP/175, 44 pp.)
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Programme on Environmental Monitoring and Assessment assists UNECE member States in working with environmental data and information to enable their timely flows and adequate assessment. In this way, the Programme helps enable an informed decision-making process, both
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
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
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
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
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
Guide is available in Chinese, English, French and Russian. If you would require a hard copy of the Guide please contact the secretariat at public.participation@un.orgRead More ENGFRE
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
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 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
Brochure is available in the six official UN languages and Japanese. If you would require a hard copy of the brochure please contact the secretariat at public.participation@un.orgQuick guide to the Aarhus Convention inArabic