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Release Date: June, 2011 The fifth edition of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5), launched on the eve of the Rio+20 Summit, assessed 90 of the most-important environmental goals and objectives and found that significant...

Release Date: 20 February 2012 The outcome document of UNEP's Foresight Process to identify and rank the most pressing emerging issues in the sphere of the environment. > Full report available here. > A key document to inform the...

Publication Date: 2014 A summary for policy makers of a report produced by the Land and Soils Working Group of the International Resource Panel. It explores how the management of land-based biomass production and consumption can...

Publication Date: July 2013 UNEP’s first Post-2015 Discussion paper provides the latest scientific advice and guidance on how environmental sustainability can be integrated in the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more.

Publication Date: 2014A two-page factsheet to go with the report on this topic produced by the Land and Soils Working Group of the International Resource Panel. It explores how the management of land-based biomass production and...

Report from International Resource Panel released at COP21 on 2 December 2015. The report assesses nine low-carbon energy technologies, which will be essential for meeting 2°C objective and growing energy demand. See also Summary...

Global trends point to a relative decoupling of water – that is, the rate of water resource use is increasing at a rate slower than that of economic growth. The Options for Decoupling Economic Growth from Water Use and Water...

Issue Date: 21 February 2013 This report addresses key environmental risks for human health and draws pathways for sustainable future. It also shows good policies for addressing environmental challenges affecting human health, but...