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10 December 2019

EPA Webinar - Integrating Water Quality and Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
On 10 December 2019 (1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT) United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a webinar on "Integrating Water Quality and Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning".
November 2018

Environmental Performance Review of Mongolia

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
This report takes stock of progress made by Mongolia in the management of its environment since 1987, and covers legal and policy frameworks, compliance assurance, greening the economy, environmental monitoring, public participation and education for sustainable development. It also examines the efforts of Mongolia to integrate environmental considerations in its policies in the forestry and health sectors.
August 2017

UNECE Environmental Performance Reviews: Tajikistan 2017 (3rd cycle)

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
The Third Environmental Performance Review of Tajikistan takes stock of progress made by the country in the management of its environment since 2010.
February 2016

UNECE Environmental Performance Reviews: Georgia 2016 (3rd cycle)

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
The Third Environmental Performance Review of Georgia takes stock of the progress made by Georgia in the management of its environment since the country was reviewed in 2010 for the second time.

China National "12th Five-Year Plan" for Environmental Protection

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China
In the pursuit of a more environmentally friendly economy, the Chinese government laid out a blueprint on pollution reduction goals between 2011 and 2015. Experts believe the new plan will shift the future investment focus in China from infrastructure development to “green” projects. The “National 12th Five-year Plan on Environmental Protection,” released by the State Council on December 15, complimented China’s achievement in pollution control over the past five years and set new goals for the future.

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China National "12th Five-Year Plan" for Environmental Protection

Country: 
China
In the pursuit of a more environmentally friendly economy, the Chinese government laid out a blueprint on pollution reduction goals between 2011 and 2015. Experts believe the new plan will shift the future investment focus in China from infrastructure development to “green” projects. The “National 12th Five-year Plan on Environmental Protection,” released by the State Council on December 15, complimented China’s achievement in pollution control over the past five years and set new goals for the future.
January 2016

Preventing Disease Through Healthy Environments: A global assessment of the burden of disease from environmental risks

World Health Organization (WHO)
This report Preventing Disease Through Healthy Environments: A global assessment of the burden of disease from environmental risks presents a wide-ranging assessment and detailed findings to show by how much and in what ways improving the environment can promote health and well-being.
January 2020

Opportunities for Environmentally Healthy, Inclusive, and Resilient Growth in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula

World Bank Group
Based on preliminary identification of environmental priorities, this report explores selected topics that aim to inform decision-making in the Yucatán Peninsula. A general context of integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) is used to explore issues, constraints, and potential solutions. The role of geomorphology is examined with a view to identifying how shore management plans can contribute to improved coastal management. The report also demonstrates how rigorous economic tools can provide insights into the economic impacts of extreme climate events and of economic losses from environmental degradation. It concludes with options for consideration in the years ahead in relation to pilot projects and interventions, technical assistance, institutional strengthening, and monitoring, evaluation, research, and development.
August 2018

The Employment Impact of Climate Change Adaptation

International Labour Organization (ILO)
This report was prepared by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the G20 Climate Sustainability Working Group (CSWG) under the Argentina G20 Presidency in 2018. Its shows that adaptation measures to climate change, such as investment in adaptation infrastructure can create jobs and protect workers and income. Social protection, entreprise development and skills policy are necessary to maximise the positive effect of the transition to a climate resilient economy.

Richard Huber

Chief of Section
Organization of American States (OAS)

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