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This publication (ECE/TRADE/444) presents the results of an ongoing research on the practical experience of regulatory authorities, governments and local administrations, as well as regional groups of countries, in using standards towards
… The team was led by Ms. Lorenza Jachia, Economic Affairs Officer, UNECE and was composed of: Mr. Oisin Curtis, … Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UN/WATER, the World Health …
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Extreme weather events, some of which are increasing in intensity and frequency, as well as slower onset climate changes (for example, sea level rise) and
… Nations Economic Commission for Europe). The Group was chaired by Mr. Jerzy Kleniewski (Poland) and Mr. Piet de Wildt … regional framework for the elaboration and harmonization of conventions, norms and standards. The Commission’s experts …
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The Smart Sustainable City Profile of Tbilisi aims to showcase the progress of Tbilisi in its transition to becoming a smart and sustainable in the context of SDG 11 and other urban-related SDGs with the overall aim of assisting the city in realizing its ambitious vision of becoming one of the
… substandard and unaffordable housing, traffic congestion, air and sound pollution, unfriendly urban design and a lack … climate change scenario considering a change in mean annual air temperature between two 30-year periods (1971–2000 and … Communication of Georgia under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change . Tbilisi. Available at …
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Most of the world’s water resources are shared between countries. These transboundary waters create social, economic, environmental and political interdependencies that make cooperation a precondition to sustainable development and peace. SDG indicator 6.5.2 measures cooperation on both
… over time UNECE, UNESCO WHO, OECD REPORTING UNDER WATER CONVENTION vi PROGRESS ON TRANSBOUNDARY WATER COOPERATION – 2024 Foreword by the Chair of UN-Water We stand at a critical juncture. At the …
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The Strategic Framework for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Neman River Basin has been developed under the international project “River Basin Management and Climate Change Adaptation in the Neman River Basin” . The Project was implemented between 2012 and 2014 under the Program of the United
… Switzerland), Sonja Koeppel (Secretariat of the UNECE Convention on Transboundary Waters), S. V. Zavyalov (Head, Department of At- mospheric Air and Water Resources Impact Control, Ministry of Natural …
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Road accidents are a major problem in modern societies: annually almost 1.2 million people are killed and 50 million injured globally. Road traffic injuries are estimated to be the eighth leading cause of death globally, and the leading cause for children and young adults aged between 15 and 29
… all those who took the time to respond to the questionnaires and surveys and find time for meetings during the … and land management, many of the norms, standards and conventions developed in UNECE are used worldwide, and a …
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Road accidents are a major problem in modern societies: annually almost 1.2 million people are killed and 50 million injured globally. Road traffic injuries are estimated to be the eighth leading cause of death globally, and the leading cause for children and young adults aged between 15 and 29
… all those who took the time to respond to the questionnaires and surveys and meet with the authors during the field … with economies in transition. The norms, standards and conventions developed at UNECE in the areas of environment, …
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This Discussion Paper is a background document to the Forest Sector Outlook Study 2020-2040 (FSOS) for the UNECE region (ECE/TIM/SP/51). It provides the details that are summarized in chapter 4
… Commission for Europe UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change US United States of America … tree vessels (Li et al., 2016). Consecutive droughts impair tree health, reducing growth and weakening natural …
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These Guidelines have been prepared to address the need for an effective system of land registration, real property units and land parcel identification. The Guidelines aim to assist national land administration authorities to modernize their cadastre and registration systems. The Guidelines offer
… Auke Hoekstra (Netherlands), Mr. Helge Onsrud (Norway), Chairman of the Task Force, Mr. Jesper Paasch (Sweden), and … Ashwin (United Kingdom). To support the work, a questionnaire was prepared and sent to selected land administration … tide, the extent of ‘high winter waves’. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea lays 29 Guidelines on Real …
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When it comes to sustainability and circularity, wood as a natural raw material has several advantages over other building materials. As a bio-based resource, it has considerable benefits concerning greenhouse gas emissions, carbon-storing, thermal insulation as well as human health and well-being
… FIGURE 10 Terminal 2 Gardermoen Airport, Oslo, Norway … Glulam glue laminated timber HVAC heating, ventilation and air conditioning IEA International Energy Agency ISO … concepts in wood construction18 • A study compared conventional buildings of 8, 12 and 18 storeys, constructed …
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ECE/TRANS/290,
Sales No. E.20.VIII.2,
ISBN 978-92-1-117241-6,
Price: US$ 35,
Languages: E, F, R
The Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP) was done at Geneva on 1 September 1970 and entered into
… and land management, many of the norms, standards and conventions developed in UNECE are used worldwide, and a … 103 Annex 2, Appendix 1 Monitoring of air temperatures for transport of quick-frozen perishable …
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Member States in the ECE and WHO European Region established the Transport, Health and Environment Pan European Programme (THE PEP) in 2002. By providing an intersectoral and intergovernmental policy framework, THE PEP promotes mobility and transport strategies that integrate environmental and
… regional framework for the elaboration and harmonization of conventions, norms and standards. The Commission’s experts … time in 2017. The sector remains a significant source of air pollution, especially of particulate matter and nitrogen …
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… to and better implementation of the UN Road Safety Conventions, highlighted the importance of improved data … poor to very poor condition, while 40% or 37,967 km is in fair condition. The remaining 17% or 16,557 km of the network …
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In view of their high untapped potential, bioenergy, hydro, solar and wind generation could constitute the building blocks of Ukraine’s future energy system, contributing up to nearly 80% of total energy generation by 2050. Provided key strategies and investments are put in place, and complemented
… scenario COP UNFCCC Conference of the Parties DAC Direct Air Capture (technologies) DSM Demand-Side Management DSO … Commission for Europe UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UWEA Ukrainian Wind Energy …
Conference of European Statisticians Recommendations for the 2020 Censuses of Population and Housing
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The main objectives of the Conference of European Statisticians Recommendations for the 2020 Censuses of Population and Housing are: to provide guidance and assistance to countries in the planning and execution of their population and housing censuses; and to facilitate and improve the
… preparation of the Recommendations: Marc Hamel (Canada, Chair of the Steering Group), Giampaolo Lanzieri (Eurostat), … of administrative data to develop information to support a conventional enumeration. The administrative sources would …
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UNECE developed this Smart Sustainable City Profile of Podgorica to help the city realize its vision of becoming smart and sustainable. The analysis was based on the results of an evaluation of the city's performance against the UN4SSC Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities, a desk
… Nina Perunović . . . . Independent Advisor for Economic Affairs, City Government of Podgorica Sanja Zivkovic, Director … Account UNFCCC . . . . . . United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change USD . . . . . . . United States …
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Available in English and Russian
56 pp., Geneva, 2012
These guidelines have been developed to provide
… for preparation and inspection of a safety report UNECE convention on the transboundary effects of industrial … and railway networks, stations and marshalling yards, airports, harbours, piplelines, etc.) and access routes to …
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The textile industry has evolved from a production model based on natural fibres and protectionist policies for local industry to a model where synthetic fibres have become pervasive, production has been offshored, and the speed of manufacture and distribution of products has increased rapidly.
… and transforming the landscape into a veritable open-air landfill. In 2022 alone, 124,000 tons of second- hand … is often now cheaper for customers to buy new goods than repair existing ones. Fast fashion is emblematic of these … of hazardous cargo, and the ratification of the Basel Convention (Supreme Decree No. 685). In 2005, the …
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Available as an archived copy.
ISBN 92-1-002114-2 Sales No. GV.E/R.04.0.3
The “Environment for Europe” process, which is supported and contributed to by the United Nations Economic
… the EECCA subregion. These include monitoring of urban air pollution and solid and hazardous waste. Industrial … particular for EECCA countries that are new Parties to the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, as …
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Innovation is a pillar of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and of approaches to economic development across the world. This is particularly prominent in Belarus, with its legacy of world-class scientific research and industrial production, where the Government has
… Government of Belarus: Mr. Andrei Kosovski (First Deputy Chairman, State Committee on Science and Technology), Mr. … and Cultural Organization UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Innovation for Sustainable …