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Updated Handbook for the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and its Protocols
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This updated handbook contains the Convention text and the most-up-to-date versions of all eight protocols to the Convention in their most recent amended version.
The Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution was the first international legally binding instrument to deal with problems
… in the field of air pollution including long-range transport of air pollutants, Recognizing the contribution of … air pollution and its effects, including long- range transport of air pollutants, and to the development through …
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Fourth cycle of EPRs: advancing environmental performance in the region and beyond. Transforming Planet.
This calendar promotes the fourth cycle of UNECE EPRs, based on the document adopted by the Committee on Environmental Policy and subsequent decisions made, as well as ministerial decisions.
… economic policies, such as agricultural, energy, transport, industrial and health policies • Promote greater … economic policies, such as agricultural, energy, transport and health policies • Promote greater …
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This high-level policy recommendation advocates to governments the importance of building national capacity and capability to cope with a large influx of humanitarian relief. The sudden onset of a disaster often results in relief providers and national administrations being unclear about
… and support women’s engagement in international trade and transport facilitation. This Recommendation encourages … as electricity, telecommunications, office buildings and transport infrastructure which may be impacted. Instead, …
Guidelines on tools and mechanisms to finance Smart Sustainable Cities projects: A U4SSC deliverable
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These guidelines were developed as part of the United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative.
These guidelines provide practical recommendations for city governments on how to develop investment-grade projects in support of sustainable smart urban development. The Guidelines explain what a
… in sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including transport, energy, water and sanitation for all, is a … accelerated demand for affordable housing, well-connected transport systems and other infrastructure, basic services, …
Guidelines on tools and mechanisms to finance Smart Sustainable Cities projects. A U4SSC deliverable
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This publication was developed within the framework of the United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative.
The Guidelines provide practical recommendations for city governments on how to develop investment-grade projects in support of sustainable smart urban development. They explain what a
… in sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including transport, energy, water and sanitation for all, is a … accelerated demand for affordable housing, well-connected transport systems and other infrastructure, basic services, …
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The UNECE Regional Report 2021 on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation has been produced based on the results of the United Nations Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. The Global Survey (ECE/
… region and the EU Member States to support trade and transport facilitation and ensure rapid flow of goods in … Account project, part 49 of the UN’s COVID-19 response: “Transport and Trade Connectivity in the Age of Pandemics”, … of the project, UNECE builds on the UN/CEFACT Multimodal Transport Reference Data Model to develop specific …
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This policy brief synthesizes the main findings and recommendations from the nexus assessment of the Sava River Basin shared by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia which was carried out from 2014 to 2016 in the framework of the UNECE Water Convention’s Programme of Work
… natural ecosystems and recreational water-based modes of transport attract tourism. Forests and wetlands are … demand. The use of the Sava Basin’s river network for transport will also intensify with economic growth, but in …
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Food loss and waste is no longer a negligible nuisance, it has become a sizeable and growing problem in the context of a rapidly increasing population with food and energy needs; environmental degradation, climate change, fluctuating prices and production pressures.
A simple methodology aimed to
… logistic issues that arise due to freight, local transportation, including storage at destination; …
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This publication represents the final report of the UNFC Mapping Task Force, however it should be seen as an interim step in an on-going process. The Mapping Task Force reached several key conclusions and made some specific recommendations for due consideration by the Ad Hoc Group of Experts on
… short duration, mine emergency of a non- permanent nature, transport strike etc. Determination of Commerciality (in … techniques, drilling methods, processing facilities, transportation and marketing. Also termed Plan of … used to dilute heavy oil to decrease viscosity for pipeline transport. Economic In relation to petroleum Reserves and …
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The benefits of buckling up safety-belts are clear. If you buckle up in the front seat of a passenger car you can reduce your risk of a fatal injury by 45% (Kahane, 2015) and moderate to critical injury by 50%. Fastening safety-belts helps you to stay in control of your vehicle during when the
… approved child restraint systems to protect them. Inland Transport Committee (ITC) United Nations platform for Inland Transport UNECE and its Inland Transport Committee have always worked hard to ensure that …
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The study presented here is the result of a survey to gather comprehensive information on countries' land administration systems. This includes the efficiency of their services, the security of their data and their ability to recover data and services in the event of a disaster, to name only a few
… 12 4 24 60 Unused lands 16 8 16 72 Census and population statistics 8 0 28 64 Mining rights 8 8 16 68 Inland … survey relates to activity during the year 2011 and all statistics should relate to that year. Where a particular …
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The April 2020 marks the second anniversary of the launch of the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF). The Fund is now financing 15 projects in 20 low- and middle-income countries to substantially reduce death and injuries from road crashes and to reduce
… of Agreement on speed limit enforcement with the Local Transportation Office and the Department of Transportation. …
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In response to the need to improve pipeline safety, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) member countries decided to jointly develop safety guidelines and good practices for pipelines under two UNECE conventions — the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial
… FOR PIPELINES FOREWORD Pipelines throughout the ECE region transport large volumes of hazardous substances, such as … the development of a safe and environmentally sound transportation infrastructure, including pipelines. 8. The …
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The publication contains the authentic text of the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in Transboundary Context in English, French and Russian, as edited
… forestry, fisheries, energy, industry including mining, transport, regional development, waste management, water … and test tracks for motorized vehicles. 63. Pipelines for transport of gas or oil, as far as not included in annex I. …
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… May in Berlin. In addition, a new Task Force on Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution is looking at the importance of … information on critical loads and levels, a new EMEP transport model, new abatement costs information, and …
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Agricultural residue burning is a challenge in many countries in the ECE region, as well as at the global level. Substantial and clear evidence exists that fire use has negative impact on soil organic matter by reducing soil fertility and ultimately reducing yields. Moreover, the emissions
… among children, in populations subject to long-range transport, as well as economic health impacts 9 R. Peiretti … of residues, and greater risk of plant disease spread from transported residues should be carefully considered. Animal …
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Decision makers in the field of land administration need a broad understanding of emerging issues and developments that are expected to shape the future of the sector. To this end, the UNECE Working Party on Land Administration elaborated scenarios for future land administration and land management
… by other respondents. This overall high degree of consensus statistically strengthens the precision of the scored … land registry, business register, mortgage register, statistics, utility register and address register) are … conference in November 2019. Although the surveys cannot be statistically considered fully verified, the mean values …
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Sixteen UNECE recommendations have been adopted by the Working Party since 1970 to address standardization and regulatory issues. They set out good practice regarding Regulatory cooperation, Metrology, Standards and Norms, Conformity assessment and Market surveillance.
… concerning preservation, packaging, marking, labelling, transport and storage of goods; C-3 (f) Influence the …
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… and estuarine waters Surface waters Wastewater collection, transport, treatment, discharge, reuse Water during abstraction, transport, treatment and supply @ MED action plan @ WHO …
Guidebook on Critical Minerals for Sustainable Energy Transition to Support Intergenerational Action
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Critical minerals are essential for the energy transition as are intergenerational equity in resource management and the engagement of youth. The EGRM Resource Management Young Member Group has developed the publication "Critical Minerals for the Sustainable Energy Transition: A Guidebook to
… there were over 100 unsuccessful exploration projects. This statistic underscores the challenges and uncertainties … method is used, the materials extracted are often then transported to the second stage, processing (or …