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American Journal of Networks and Communications (AJNC) is a bimonthly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of networks & communications. The journal focuses on all technical and practical aspects of networks and communications. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners universities, laboratories and…

In 1995, in support of UNEPs unique mandate within the UN system to keep under review the world environmental situation, (GA resolution 2997 of December 1972), the UNEP Governing Council requested a new, comprehensive report on the state of the world environment (Decision 18/27 C). The tool that UNEP employs to do this is the Global Environment Outlook or GEO. GEO is a process of conducting a…

This report provides an assessment of the state and trends of the global environment in relation to internationally agreed goals; evaluates the gaps and barriers in their implementation; and provides policy options that have the potential to speed-up realization of these goals.This GEO-5 companion report for local authorities, prepared by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability in…

The Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) identifies four initial priority areas: water, food security, health and disaster risk reduction. Drought and desertification (henceforth referred to as D+D) are important issues in all of these areas. Whether due to natural climate variability or climate change, there is an urgent need to develop better D+D management strategies that are based on…

"Global Drylands: A UN system-wide response" sets out for the first time a coherent strategy by the United Nations to address the special needs of drylands from the perspective of the environment and human settlements.Prepared by members of the UN Environment Management Group (EMG), the report responds to calls by governments for a UN system-wide response to land challenges. It…

This video explores innovative agricultural methods - supported and promoted by the UNCCD - to prevent land degradation and maintain fertile soil. It highlights desertification’s effects on biodiversity loss, food security and hunger for the global community. Created: 2011 Credits: UNCCD, GEF, Good Planet Foundation