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UNITED NATIONS PUBLICATIONS / SPRING SUMMER 2015

Green Economy and Trade Trends, Challenges and Opportunities United Nations Environment Programme

By addressing the critical nexus between a green economy and international trade, this report responds to the calls made by world leaders at Rio+20 for supporting the transition to a green economy that contributes to poverty eradication and sustainable development. Acknowledging international trade as an engine for development and sustained economic growth, this report provides an overview and examples on how the transition to a greener economy can create sustainable trade opportunities for developing countries. It also points to the main challenges related to the realisation of these opportunities and sets out enabling conditions for trade to contribute to environmental objectives while advancing economic and social development.

ISBN 978-92-1-158726-5

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Publication Date: October 2014 ISBN: 9789211587265

ESCWA WATER DEVELOPMENT REPORT 5 Issues in Sustainable Water Resources Management and Water Services in the Arab Region

5 ISBN-13. 978-92-1-128366-2 e-ISBN. 978-92-1-056547-9

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Pages: 298 Price: $55.00

ESCWA Water Development Report 5: Issues in Sustainable Water Resources Management and Water Services in the Arab Region United Nations

The Arab Ministerial Water Council (AMWC) took the initiative to establish a regional monitoring mechanism for water and sanitation services that builds upon indicators globally monitored under the UNICEF-WHO Joint Monitoring Program (JMP), and tasked the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) to lead its development and implementation. This regional initiative coincides in time, and reflects in context, the recent resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly and the Human Rights Council declaring the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right. This development will in turn influence the orientation of the anticipated water and sanitation target of the post-2015 development agenda.

Publication Date: October 2014 ISBN: 9789211283662

Pages: 98 Price: $20.00

Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers United Nations Environment Programme

This guide assists policymakers and other stakeholders understand the meaning and importance of community protocols and, how they support development and recognition within formal environmental, legal and policy frameworks. Community protocols are an emerging concept in international environmental law and policy. The term encompasses a broad range of practices and procedures, written and unwritten, developed by international land coalitions (ILC) in relation to their traditional knowledge. These practices and procedures cover a broad range of issues, including how ILCs expect external actors to engage with them.

Publication Date: November 2014 ISBN: 9789211587258

SPRING SUMMER 2015

Pages: 96 Price: $20.00

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