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The GEO 6 regional assessment recognizes Africa’s rich natural capital - the diversity of soil, geology, biodiversity, water,landscapes and habitats- which if wisely managed, hold the promise to lead the region to a future where ecosystem integrity,as well as human health and well-being are continuously enhanced. It also observes that the economic growth of Africa hingeson the sustainable…

Unprecedented economic growth, which has lifted millions out of poverty in Asia and the Pacific, is putting heavy pressure on ecosystems. Increasing unsustainable consumption patterns have led to worsening air pollution, water scarcity and waste generation, threatening human and environmental health. Increased demand for fossil fuels and natural resources - extensive agriculture, palm oil and…

This regional Global Environment Outlook (GEO) report, the fourth for Latin America and the Caribbean (with theprevious GEO regional assessment for LAC published in 2010), places emphasis on identifying some of the most worrying and persistent threats to the region through an environmental lens, but also on the achievements, success stories and opportunities in the region. The future of the…

A rise in the amount of degraded land and the spread of desertification - the "most critical challenges" in West Asia - are having profound economic and environmental impacts on the region, the UNEP report on the region states. West Asia is suffering from an increase in water demand, overexploitation of groundwater resources and deteriorating water quality, as well as unsustainable patterns of…

In accordance with the voluntary nature of the guidelines for sustainable soil management, governments have the responsibility for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The successful implementation of the guidelines is possible only on the basis of a collective action of multiple stakeholders. Governments are encouraged to set up platforms and frameworks for collective action at…

How to decide on research policies for the environment? Up-to date scientific and technological research is vital to allow humans to adapt appropriately to our changing global environment, and current rates of environmental degradation and resource depletion. Effective research policies are essential to maintain or improve the standard of life for future populations – in Europe and globally.It is…