This report summarizes the most appropriate waste management technologies with consideration to the inherent constraints of the Pacific island region. The waste streams investigated are hazardous waste, solid waste and wastewater.
Still Only One Earth: Lessons from 50 years of UN sustainable development policy
Years of activism on mercury poisoning gave rise to the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Going forward, governments need to better regulate mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining, while balancing human health and poverty alleviation.
As the COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting the lives of people across the globe, it is also affecting waste management. With lock downs and physical distancing, there are challenges with the disruption or failure if urban basis services, including the collection, treatment and disposal of waste which is essential for hygiene and public health.
This report highlights the year’s trends in technology demand as seen in technical assistance requests from developing countries.
This global study of public opinion finds that while trust in climate science has surged, optimism is in shorter supply.
This paper demonstrates how businesses, financial institutions and policymakers can build a thriving and resilient economy while playing an essential role in reaching climate targets.
This publication aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the clean development mechanism transition along with its relevance to economies in Asia-Pacific. It is intended to help stakeholders in the region move towards operationalizing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
This publication aims to inform and influence the strategic deployment of digital technologies in developing Asia to help tackle climate change, build climate and disaster resilience, and enhance environmental sustainability.
This paper recommends adopting biomarkers to develop holistic baseline information for pollution in seafood fish in Fiji.
This document recommends ways Pacific island countries can transition to integrated waste management practices, particularly when it comes to plastics in the marine environment.