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Meeting reports and proceedings
Environment, Sustainable Development and Human Health - International Seminar
The objective of the Seminar is to highlight the nexus between health, environment and development and to suggest concrete measures for sustainable health in the region.
United Nations Environment Programme, Banaras Hindu University
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February 11, 1995 to February 15, 1995 |
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Meeting reports and proceedings
Proceedings of the Workshop on the Use of Economic Principles for the Integrated Management of Freshwater Resources
The purpose of the workshop was to provide a practical introduction to how economic principles and tools could be used to improve the environmental sustainability of water use. The workshop was aimed at water and environmental managers and policymakers, with the objective being that participants would return to their countries and promote the use of economic principles and tools. That is, the workshop was not designed to teach participants the details of how to design and apply economic tools but rather to indicate their benefits.
United Nations Environment Programme
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June 14, 1995 to June 16, 1995 |
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Meeting reports and proceedings
Arendal II Workshop Report - UNEP and CGIAR Cooperation on Data, Capacity Building and Networking Needs for the Use of Geographical Information Systems in Agricultural Research
The primary objective of the workshop was to provide a sound basis for project planning and implementation. With this in mind and with the indicated directions emerging from the Washington meeting, the main thrusts of Arendal II were: - establishing understanding of the current situation i.e. revisiting relevant activities and existing capabilities in CG and UNEP/GRID Centers; - determining CC Centers' priority needs for data and information in the key subject matter areas and discussion of how these may best be met; - ensuring awareness of the communication facilities available and exploring possible mechanisms for net working of various types;
- investigating the type and level of capacity required In Centers and how these might be put in place and operate effectively
formulation of conclusions and discussion of project scope, approach, planning and resourcing.
United Nations Environment Programme, GRID-Arendal
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May 9, 1995 to May 11, 1995 |
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Meeting reports and proceedings
Regional Workshop on Water Resources Assessment and Integrated Management : Water Supply and Pollution Control
The Workshop was aimed at the exchange of experiences in the field of water resources assessment, integrated management, water supply and pollution control among countries in the region and international Organizations.
The Workshop highlighted the complexity of water issues, the strong variation of the water cycle and the impact of socio-economic activities on quality and quantity of water resources Strong emphasis was put on the changing climate conditions leading to severe extreme values of floods and droughts in both frequency and intensity. This is an important concern in integrated water resources management in service of sustainable development in each country, as well as in the region and all over the world. The water shortage and variation/change in water budgets, water pollution, water supply and drainage for urban and rural areas require to be put into the planning of land use and water management
United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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November 8, 1994 to November 11, 1994 |
