UNEP has encapsulated significant recent and topical environmental issues and developments in this readable and reliable volume - to inform, guide and stimulate action for the health of our environment The Global Environment Outlook (GEO) is the flagship publication of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). GEO Year Book 2004/5, is the second in the annual GEO series. The report highlights significant environmental events and achievements during the year, raises awareness of emerging issues from scientific research and presents indicators of progress towards environmental sustainability. In particular there is a chapter in response to the Tsunami disaster and the potential effects on the environment.
It includes:
1) The impact of extreme events, including the Indian Ocean tsunami, on environment and society
2) New commitments on environmental management
3) Recent environmental developments and events in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, West Asia, and Polar region
4) Gender, poverty and environment interlinkages
5) Progress in improving the quality of the air we breathe, and slowing the rate of biodiversity loss
6) The environment, and the emergence and spread of infectious diseases
7) Potential consequences of reduced ocean salinity due to global warming
8) Clearly organized information in including; Illustrative graphics, images and fact boxes;Satellite Images that present a vivid picture of Our Changing Environment
The GEO Year Book series aims to inform, guide and stimulate further action for the health of our environment |
