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The transition of the global energy system is leading society towards an innovative future, offering an opportunity to transcend the current global economy in favour of a more sustainable one. Equal gender participation in this endeavour can help society leap to a future of
… Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Belstat National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus CCUS Carbon … reduction of waste, improvement of infrastructure, transportation, and storage systems, and enhancement of … (785,185 KJ in 2018). Except where otherwise noted, the statistics in this section are from the IEA (2019); Table …
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Residential heating with wood and coal is an important source of ambient (outdoor) air pollution; it can also cause substantial indoor air pollution through either direct exposure or infiltration from outside. Evidence links emissions from wood and coal heating to serious health effects such as
… in many areas emissions from other sources (such as ground transportation, industry and power plants) are already … contains chlorine, for example, which has been treated or transported via saltwater, can also emit chlorinated organic …
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This policy paper explores the various intuitional arrangements for transitions to a circular economy in UNECE region and shapes out policy options for successful transition and establishment of sustainable connections among stakeholders.
… Region: Institutional Arrangements 5 Abbreviations CBS Statistics Netherlands EPR Extended Producer Responsibility … • Inter-agency cooperation • Stakeholder consultation Transport • Ministry of Transport • Businesses and industry …
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The UNECE Regional Action Plan aims at supporting a simultaneous treatment of the complex challenges to achieving sustainable housing and urban development in the UNECE region in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and housing emergencies. It provides clear and concise principles,
… to contribute to the achievement of SDGs and sets out 231 statistical and non-statistical indicators for tracking … (b) Access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all (11.2); (c) Enhance inclusive and … densities and sprawl ▶ Reliable and robust urban data and statistics. Solutions: ▶ Financial assistance is needed to …
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The present publication contains the third Environmental Performance Review of Bulgaria. It takes stock of progress made by the country in the management of its environment since 2007. The publication covers issues of specific importance to the country related to legal and policy frameworks, the
… Agency Mr. Nikolay Natchev Mr. Viktor Lebanov Ministry of Transport, IT and Communications Ms. Marina Agalareva Ms. … Jermanova Ms. Sirma Dencheva Mr. Milen Trifonov National Statistical Institute Ms. Elena Bakalova Ms. Margarita … and data as well as ensuring that comprehensive statistics on air quality are automatically analysed and …
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The Project of Safer and Cleaner Used Vehicles for Africa was established to contribute to the safer sustainable development of Africa by creating access to safer and cleaner used vehicles. This report highlights some of the key research carried out by notable organizations and it gives the basis
… to improve people’s lives in the areas of environment, transport, trade, statistics, energy, forestry, housing, and land management. …
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Digital tools can play an important role in accelerating the shift to a circular economy. Digital tools can increase transparency along value chains and provide information, which in turn can help to extend the lifecycle of products.
Digital Product Passports (DPPs), for example, can inform
… and support women’s engagement in international trade and transport facilitation. This Recommendation encourages … needs to embed a global dimension. 5 UNCTAD, Handbook of Statistics 2022, available at https://unctad.org/ …
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La Revue annuelle du marché des produits forestiers 2022-2023 fournit une analyse complète des marchés dans la région de la CEE et examine l’influence sur les marchés des principaux facteurs extrarégionaux. Elle traite des produits forestiers, depuis la forêt jusqu’à l’utilisateur final, et des
… caisses, boîtes pliables, seaux et fûts servant au transport ou à l’emballage des marchandises devront être … et de l’Iran ont mis en place des tarifs réduits pour le transport de conteneurs dans le corridor international de … scieries de feuillus des États-Unis10 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023). 9 Code 44 du système harmonisé Comtrade : …
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The world’s prevalent economic model, based on a ‘take-make-use-dispose’ approach, cannot maintain and raise human standards of living without causing environmental degradation and incurring economic risks. Decoupling economic activity from the increasing demand for natural resources could be done
… Environmental Protection Agency EU European Union Eurostat Statistical office of the EU within the European Commission … of materials may generate more emissions (e.g., increased transport) when compared to other approaches (e.g., … List 2019. Eurostat, Brussels. Eurostat, 2020. Waste statistics. European Commision, …
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This publication - #Housing2030: Effective policies for affordable housing in the UNECE region – was developed within #Housing2030, a joint international initiative of UNECE, UN-Habitat and Housing Europe. It explores housing affordability challenges and existing policy instruments for improving
… Housing and Land Management, UNECE Cecilia Batac Statistics Assistant, Forests, Land and Housing Division, … Reháková Head, Department of Housing Policy, Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional Development, Slovak … Sébastien Garnier AxHA, Belgium Peter Gergely Ministry of Transport and Construction, Slovak Republic Ken Gibb …
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This study summarizes the key findings of the ninth study, which focuses on Serbia. It was carried out pursuant to the Government’s request to support ongoing efforts to increase the trade sector’s contribution to development and the implementation of the 2030 sustainable development goals (SDGs).
… 18 2.3 Export, import and trading partners 19 2.4 Transport modes of choice 20 Chapter Three Trade … fewer than 10 persons.13 According to the most recent statistics, these enterprises accounted for 85 per cent of …
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This policy paper reviews the state of play of traceability and transparency approaches in three economic sectors critical to the circular transition in the ECE region: the agrifood, garment and footwear, and minerals sectors. Moreover, it provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities
… pdf 13 WTO, World Trade Statistical Review 2022. Available at … created from them, form the backbone of the machinery, transportation and technology that make up our modern …
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The document provides guidance for developing and implementing effective practices for monitoring, reporting and verifying (MRV) methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. It also provides guidance on remediation practices. The document is meant to serve as a resource for a broad audience,
… not only in home heating and power generation, but also in transportation and enabling greater deployment of … main areas of UNECE’s activity are: transport, environment, statistics, sustainable energy, economic cooperation and …
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Innovation has never been higher on the economic policy agenda, and features prominently in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Republic of Tajikistan has achieved strong economic and social development over recent years, and has made important steps in moving
… Organization for Standardization IUS Institute for Statistics, UNESCO LAEBA Latin America/Caribbean and … economy. There is also a need to upgrade energy and transportation infrastructure. This will require significant …
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This publication contains a background note for the thematic workshop on promoting circularity in rebuilding Ukrainian cities, organized on 25 November 2022. The first part covers key challenges faced by cities in Ukraine, as well as key national legal acts and regulations relevant to circularity,
… multi-modal mobility structure that will incorporate public transportation, with on-demand cars as a flexible last-mile … to the workshop. Data Reliable and robust urban data and statistics are key to support the transition from a linear …
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The present publication contains the third EPR of Montenegro. The review takes stock of the progress made by Montenegro in the management of its environment since the country was reviewed in 2007 for the second time. It assesses the implementation of the recommendations contained in the second
… Vujačić Ministry of Justice Ms. Merima Baković Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs Mr. Nusret Canović Mr. Demir … Capital Investments Council Ms. Ivana Šaranović Jovićević Statistical Office Ms. Nataša Vučković Bureau for Education … definition of inspection and likely inclusion in overall statistics of the small desk reviews of documentation and …
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This toolbox has been developed to assist the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Serbia in integrating gender equality considerations into various sectoral programmes and policies. It provides a practical and workable approach to gender mainstreaming in environmental policy. It has been
… the policy contribute to better access for all to energy and transport services, water etc.? … nder Mainstream an activity. The first two involve compiling statistics, and serve as a platform …
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The Safety Guidelines and Good Practices for Oil Terminals were developed within the framework of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) project on hazard and crisis management in the Danube Delta involving the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine under the auspices of the
… of organizational change 3.6. Good industry practices for transport and storage of hazardous materials 3.7. Management … well as to the aquatic environment. 1 See Oil Tanker Spill Statistics, online document available from the International …
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The present publication contains the third EPR of Serbia. The review takes stock of the progress made by Serbia in the management of its environment since the country was reviewed in 2007 for the second time. It assesses the implementation of the recommendations contained in the second review
… of Health Ms. Svetlana Mijatović Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Ms. Tatjana Džuverović … Ms. Jelena Živković Ms. Sanja Knežević Mr. Petar Spasić Statistical Office of Serbia Ms. Milijana Ćeranić Agency for … were included in this figure and there were no specific statistics for agricultural land erosion. Figure I.4: Land …
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This publication clarifies the scope and salient features of sharing economy activities in the housing market, drawing on a review of literature as well as available data on short-term rentals in the UNECE region. It also highlights the main regulatory approaches to the sharing economy.
The sharing
… academic and non-academic articles as well as published statistics on the sharing economy and its impact on the … involving short-term rentals exist in other sectors (e.g. transport) and were born out of the desire to share costs, …