Every person aspires to a good life. But what does "a good or a better life" mean? This report looks at the most important aspects that shape people’s lives and well-being: income, jobs, housing, heal
This four page summary for decision makers is based on a special UNU-INWEH contribution to Rio+20 that examines the changing language of water and associated key concepts in high-level declarations fr
Discussions on the institutional framework for sustainable development (IFSD) have been gaining momentum. While clear signs of convergence have not emerged, there is a clearer focus on defining some o
This report assesses options for reform of the institutional framework for sustainable development (IFSD). Serious reform efforts and initiatives to address perceived shortcomings, gaps, fragmentation
The environmental changes that have swept the planet over the last twenty years are spotlighted in a new compilation of statistical data by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The report is produced
This report identifies the broad range of policy measures required by national or federal governments to promote and facilitate the greening of industries. It has been prepared as part of the United N
This report examines patterns and trends in resource use and resource efficiency in 16 selected emerging economies between 1985 and 2005.
This brief is aimed at providing an overview of international commitments, implementation successes, remaining gaps, challenges and emerging issues in the area of oceans, with a view to facilitating c
This brief is aimed at providing a basic reference fact sheet relative to international time-bound commitments in the area of cities, with a view to facilitating constructive discussion around sustain
This information note provides summary information on the measurement of sustainable development. The focus of the note is on the current suggestions on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It brings
By Dr Maria Ivanova, University of Massachusets This paper addresses the need for reform of the environmental pillar of sustainable development at the global level, and responds to the recent develop
By Kirk Herbertson, World Resources Institute This paper outlines the need for reform of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) as part of a broader package of sustainable development govern
By ICE Coaltion This paper makes the case for the establishment of an International Court for the Environment (ICE). It argues that a Court is necessary for two main reasons ? firstly to play a role
By Peter Bates PhD and Gisbert Glaser PhD This paper argues that policy-setting and implementation should be based on the best available knowledge. There should thus be an intimate connection between
Droughts are threatening food security in West Africa; sea level rise might take away the livelihoods of Small Island Developing States (SIDS); flash floods and mudslides inflict death and destruction
UNESCO?s report ?From Green Economies to Green Societies? serves as an important contribution to the preparatory process of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20). It provides the Org
with national and regional good practice examples on a green(er) economy EEAC statement Context The international community decided to takeadvantage of the forthcoming twentieth anniversaryof the
This Brief addresses the main issues involved in strengthening governance for sustainable development below the international level. At the regional level, it considers how to strengthen coherence amo
This book provides guidance on how to estimate the actual and potential level of economic activity and number of jobs related to the environment in a developing country context. It is intended to be g
This brief is aimed at providing a basic reference relating to international time-bound commitments in the area of water, with a view to facilitating discussion around water resources, management and
As part of IOM?s International Dialogue on Migration, IOM and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) co-sponsored a two-day Expert Seminar on Migration and the Environment in Bangkok, Thailand on
International migration has reached the top of the global political agenda. In addition to nations and regional groups, the larger international community is struggling with the question of how best t
International Migration is a refereed bi-monthly review of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on current migration issues as analyzed by demographers, economists, and sociologists all
The papers in this volume were first presented at the Research Workshop on Migration and the Environment: Developing a Global Research Agenda held in Munich, Germany in April 2008. One of the key obje
Environment and international migration and their relationship with development are among the most pressing issues on the contemporary global agenda. They have been the focus of major international at
The Challenge Paper themes have been selected to develop a clear perspective on the emerging priority areas for Rio+20 and include overarching theme papers addressing The Green Economy, as well as spe
The years 2010/11 were important in the history of youth engagement in the development process. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first International Youth Year (IYY) in 1985 on the theme ?Parti
Water is the common thread that links all aspects of human development. Water security is therefore vital to all social and economic sectors as well as the natural resource base on which the world dep
We share this planet with millions of other species and varieties of life, and depend on ecosystems for all our basic needs. While current trends in biodiversity and ecosystem services are sharply an
