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Tourism and mountains: a practical guide to managing the social and environmental impacts of Mountain Tours
UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, 2007Travel to mountain ecosystems is increasing at a rapid pace. A growing numbers of tourists are attracted to the clean air, unique landscapes and wildlife, scenic beauty, culture, history, and recreational opportunities that mountain destinations offer.DocumentAfter the Tsunami: sustainable building guidelines for South-East Asia
UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, 2007Sustainable reconstruction is an integrated approach to reconstruction. Environmental, technical, economic, social, and institutional concerns are considered in each stage and activity of reconstruction.DocumentPlanning for change: guidelines for national programmes on sustainable consumption and production
UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, 2008Promoting sustainable consumption and production is key to environmental protection and improving human well-being through sustainable development.This document presents guidelines for governments and other stakeholders on how to plan, develop, implement and monitor a national sustainable consumption and production (SCP) programme.DocumentThe Kyoto Protocol, the clean development mechanism, and the building and construction Sector
International Cleaner Production Information Clearinghouse, UNEP IE, 2008The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) was created under the Kyoto Protocol to help developed nations meet domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction commitments by investing in low-cost emission reduction projects in developing countries.DocumentSCP indicators for developing countries - a guidance framewok
UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, 2008This document provides guidance to policymakers in developing countries on the development of indicators to measure progress towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production. It contributes to an enhanced understanding of what sustainable consumption and production means in practice in the developing country context.DocumentClimate change adaptation and mitigation in the tourism sector: frameworks, tools and practices
UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, 2008This document is intended to strengthen the capacity of professionals to understand and respond effectively to the global challenges of climate change in tourism destinations. It places emphasis on practical adaptation and mitigation techniques, including tools and methods to address the problems and meet the challenges posed by climate change.DocumentDown to the wire: the impact of transnational companies on sustainable electricity provision in developing countries: case studies in Argentina and Peru
Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations, 2009This report addresses the impact of electricity provision by three companies on sustainable development in Latin America, specifically looking at Argentina and Peru. The report examines the corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and practices of these three transnational corporations (TNCs).DocumentTowards triple impact - toolbox for analysing sustainable ventures in developing countries
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, 2009Sustainable ventures are business initiatives and activities that improve human wellbeing and the environment on a profitable basis in ways that are scalable and replicable. They are initiatives on the micro-level, operated by businesses, but also by non-profit or public actors.DocumentThe impact of coal mining on the economy and environment of South Kalimantan province, Indonesia
IDRC Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia, 2007This report analyses the impact of coal mining on the economy and environment of South Kalimantan Province, one of the most important coal producing regions in Indonesia.DocumentMeasuring impact-beyond the bottom line
World Business Council for Sustainable Development, 2008Over the past few years, several companies have explored ways to measure the impact of their business activities on the societies in which they operate. These innovations have led to development a common approach to measuring business impact that can be used by all business sectors.Pages