This list contains 48 entry(ies).
This open access book identifies and discusses biodiversity’s contribution to physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing.
Author(s):
- Marselle, Melissa R.
- Stadler, Jutta
- Korn, Horst
- Irvine, Katherine N.
- Bonn, Aletta
The synthesis report informs future European environmental policy in general and its implementation between 2015 and 2020 in particular.
Organization(s):
- European Environment Agency, DK
This paper examines the volumes, sources and flows of e-waste, the risks it poses to e-waste workers and the environment, occupational safety and health issues, labour issues and regulatory frameworks, and links this growing global problem with the International Labour Organizations (ILO) curren
Organization(s):
- ILO
- ILO, Sectoral Activities Department (SECTOR)
- ILO, Programme on Safety and Health at Work and the Environment (SafeWork)
The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2012 presents new estimates of undernourishment based on a revised and improved methodology.
Organization(s):
- FAO
- International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), IT
- World Food Programme
This report explores the economic impact of climate change in Zambia through the assessment of six sectors, agriculture & food security, natural resources, water, energy, health, and infrastructure. The analysis is conducted via scenario planning.
Organization(s):
- UNDP
- Zambia, Ministry of Tourism, Environment, and Natural Resources
This report represents the best available understanding as to what has happened to the environment of Ogoniland and the corresponding implications for affected populations over many years of oil industry operations.
This edition of The State of Food Insecurity in the World focuses on food price volatility.
It is now unequivocally established that climate change is a reality, and the adversities of climatic transformations pose one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Bangladesh
- United Kingdom, Department for International Development (DFID)
- Denmark, DANIDA
The principle aim of this book is to provide detailed information on locally important medicinal plants of Bolipara, Bandarban and to preserve the traditional knowledge of herbal healers on medicinal plants use.
Author(s):
- Motaleb, Mohammad Abdul
- Hossain, Mohammed Kamal
- Sobhan, Istiak
- Alam, M. Khairul
- Khan, Niaz Ahmed
- Firoz, Remeen
Organization(s):
- IUCN Bangladesh
- Bolipara Nari Kalyan Somity
- Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund
Cet ouvrage collectif est un support pour l'enseignement et fait le point sur les recherches actuelles à l'interface entre la biodiversité et les enjeux de santé publique et vétérinaire, en réussant des chercheurs aux compétences et origines très variées: écologie, biologie de la conser
Author(s):
- Gauthier-Clerc, Michel
- Thomas, Frédéric
Like all the Arguments for Protection series, this report is primarily an attempt to assemble evidence about the positive benefits that can be provided by protected areas, in this case focusing on human health.
Author(s):
- Stolton, Sue
- Dudley, Nigel
Organization(s):
- WWF
- Equilibrium Research, UK
Recent studies have brought to light a series of interacting and complex relationships, many with negative feedback loops, between HIV/AIDS and the environment. A comprehensive examination of these relationships and analyses of the quality and breadth of the evidence are lacking.
Author(s):
- Bolton, Susan M.
- Talman, Anna
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
- International Planned Parenthood Federation, UK
Organization(s):
- Australia, Parks Victoria
- IUCN
- World Tourism Organization
- United States, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Australia, National Parks and Wildlife Service
- Natural England, UK
- Nature Conservancy, US
- Australia, New South Wales, National Parks and Wildlife Service
- WWF
- Australia, Victoria, [Government]
- Australia, Melbourne, [Government]
- Deakin University
- Beyond Blue
Organization(s):
- IUCN Bangladesh
- United States, Department of Agriculture
- FAO
This book is the first comprehensive introduction to the issues surrounding the health of people living in and around forests, particularly in Asia, South America and Africa.
Organization(s):
- Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), ID
The Earth's biodiversity-the rich variety of life on our planet-is disappearing at an alarming rate.
Author(s):
- Chivian, Eric
- Bernstein, Aaron
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- Harvard Medical School, Center for Health and the Global Environment, US
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Secretariat
- UNDP
- UNEP
This book integrates biological, agricultural, medical, historical and economic knowledge on biological globalisation. It treats invading micro-organisms, plants and animals alike in their multiple impacts on nature and biodiversity, the economy and human health.
Author(s):
- Weijden, Wouter van der
- Leewis, R. J.
- Bol, Pieter
Organization(s):
- Royal Dutch Society for Natural History, NL
Author(s):
- Hellmuth, Molly Elizabeth
- Moorhead, Anne
- Thomson, Madeleine C.
- Williams, Jim
Organization(s):
- International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI), US
It is today widely acknowledged both by the development and conservation communities that a vital relationship exists between the sound management of ecosystems, the determinants of poverty and the effectiveness of poverty alleviation efforts.
Author(s):
- Steele, Paul
- Oviedo, Gonzalo
- McCauley, David
Organization(s):
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- IUCN
Author(s):
- Prüss-Üstün, Annette
- Corvalán, Carlos F.
Organization(s):
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), CA
Author(s):
- Arnason, J. T.
- Catling, P. M.
- Small, E.
- Dang, P. T.
- Lambert, J. D. H.
Organization(s):
- Tropical Conservancy, CA
- Canada, National Research Council
Organization(s):
- Brazil, Editora de Uniservidade Federal do Acre
Author(s):
- Gordon, Bruce
- Mackay, Richard
- Rehfuess, Eva
Organization(s):
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Organization(s):
- Canada, International Development and Research Centre (IDRC)
Organization(s):
- IUCN Pakistan, Northern Areas Programme
- Pakistan, Northern Areas, Planning and Development Department
Author(s):
- Haverkort, Bertus
- Hiemstra, Wim
- Hooft, Katrien van 't
Organization(s):
- WEHAB Working Group
- United Nations
Organization(s):
- WEHAB Working Group
- United Nations
This source book contains 15 chapters on diverse topics, ranging from components of the natural environment to efforts in environmental management.
Author(s):
- Pande, Badri Dev
- Maharjan, Sharada D.
- Shakya, Vidyadhar
- Karki, Uddhab
Author(s):
- Kaul, Inge
- Grunberg, Isabelle
- Stern, Marc A.
Author(s):
- Fairman, Robyn
- Mead, Carl D.
- Williams, W. Peter
Organization(s):
- King's College London, Monitoring and Assessment Research Centre, UK
- European Environment Agency, DK
Our Stolen Future examines the ways that certain synthetic chemicals interfere with hormonal messages involved in the control of growth and development, especially in the fetus. Our Stolen Future explores the scientific discovery of endocrine disruption.
Author(s):
- Colborn, Theo
- Dumanoski, Dianne
- Myers, John Peterson
Author(s):
- McMichael, A. J.
- Haines, A.
- Slooff, R.
- Kovats, Sari
Organization(s):
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
- UNEP
Author(s):
- Polunin, Nicholas
- Nazim, Mohammad
Organization(s):
- Foundation for Environmental Conservation
- Energy and Environment Society of Pakistan
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Organization(s):
- International Course for Primary Health Care Managers at District Level in Developing Countries
Author(s):
- Lonergan, Stephen C.
- Vansickle, Tracey
Organization(s):
- University of Victoria, Department of Geography, CA
- McMaster University, Department of Geography, CA
Organization(s):
- Norway, Norwegian Red Cross
Author(s):
- Cairncross, Sandy
- Hardoy, Jorge Enrique
- Satterthwaite, David
Organization(s):
- Luxembourg, Ministry of the Environment
Organization(s):
- Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, NO
This monthly magazine is published by the Third World Network which has its international secretariat based in Penang.
Author(s):
- Cooper, J. I.
- MacCallum, F. O.