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Air pollution in Asia and the Pacific: science-based solutions. Summary.

Available Online

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Less than 8 per cent of the population of Asia and the Pacific enjoyed healthy air within the World Health Organization (WHO) Guideline in 2015. That means that around 4 billion people, the other 92 per cent of the population, spread unevenly across the region and with the highest numbers living in South and East Asia, are exposed to levels of air pollution that pose significant risks to their health.

Casebook on Innovative Activities for Achieving Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific

Biodiversity Conservation

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Asia-Pacific is at the forefront of global discussions on sustainable development and the melding of environment and economic policies. From access to clean water to biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture - community involvement and investment when solving environmental challenges is crucial to managing local resources. In order to move towards and realise sustainable development on a larger scale, proven-successful practices at the grassroots should be contextualized and replicated across Asia-Pacific. As a group of regional experts, the Asia-Pacific Forum for Environment and Development addressed critical issues facing the region and proposed new models for equitable and sustainable development. Two programmes resulted from the forum, the APFED Showcase Programme and the APFED Awards.

Environmental Dispatches: Reflections on Challenges, Innovation and Resilience in Asia-Pacific

Climate Change Resilience

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Asia-Pacific faces major environmental issues, from climate change and biodiversity conservation to resource resilience and water security. As the greatest consumer of natural resources, the region is experiencing the effects of increased waste and pollution as they take a massive toll on resource availability, livelihoods and quality of life for many families. Addressing the challenges that come with climate change appears enormous and often insurmountable outside of top-down global and regional actions. Yet, local governments and communities in the region are facing these challenges head on by developing and utilizing innovative solutions to climate change and many other environmental issues.

Suva Declaration on Climate Change - Issued at the 3rd PIDF Leaders Summit, 2-4 September 2015, Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, Fiji

Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF)

Suva Declaration on Climate Change - Issued at the 3rd PIDF Leaders Summit, 2-4 September 2015, Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, Fiji

Kingdom of Tonga's Fifth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Biodiversity Conservation

Available Online

GEF

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Tonga is one of the many islands that are endowed with unique resources and derives much of its economic, environmental and social well-being directly or indirectly from its environment. Tonga harbours numerous special ecosystems: from the peak of Mt. Talau in Vava'u, to the serenity of Vai Lahi in Niuafo'ou; the vulnerability of the Ha'apai Group to 'Eua's National Forest and to the Fanga'uta Lagoon in Tongatapu.

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Climate Change 2014: Mitigation of Climate Change. Contribution of Working Group III to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Climate Change Resilience

Adler, A.

Baum, I.

Brunner, S.

Edenhofer, O.

Eickermeier, P.

Farahani, E.

IPCC

Kadner, S.

Kriemann, B.

Minx, J.C. (eds.)

Pichs-Madruga, R.

Savolainen, J.

Schlómer, S.

Seyboth, K.

Sokona, Y.

Zwickel, T.

von Stechow, C.

Climate Change 2014 : Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability - Part A: Global and Sectoral Aspects ; Working Group II Contribution to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Climate Change Resilience

Barros, V.R. (ed.)

Bilir, T.E.

Chatterjee, M.

Dokken, D.J.. (ed.)

Ebi, K.L.

Estrada, Y.O.

Field, C.B. (ed.)

Genova, R.C.

Grima, B.

IPCC

Kissel, E.S.

Levy, A.N.

MacCracken, S.

Mach, K.J.

Mastrandrea, M.D.

Mstrandrea, P.R.

White, L.L. (eds.)

Climate Change 2014 : Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability - Part B: Regional Aspects

Climate Change Resilience

Barros, V.R.

Bilir, T.E.

Chatterjee, M.

Dokken, D.J.

Ebi, K.L.

Estrada, Y.O.

Field, C.B.

Genova, R.C.

Girma, B.

IPCC

Kissel, E.S.

Levy, A.N.

MacCracken, S.

Mach, K.J.

Mastrandrea, P.R.

Mstrandrea, M.D.

White, L.L. (eds.)

Climate Change 2014 - Mitigation of Climate Change : Summary for Policymakers

Climate Change Resilience

IPCC

A toolkit to support conservation by indigenous peoples and local communities: Building capacity and sharing knowledge for Indigenous People and community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs)

Available Online

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Local communities and indigenous people make substantial contributions to global conservation efforts and sustainable development. While these communities are often the primary resource stewards who rely on ecosystem to meet food security, livelihood and health needs, their contribution to the achievement of global conservation targets have not yet been fully recognized.

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