AVAILABLE FROM JUNE 2004 A follow up to last year’s African Environment Outlook (AEO), these case studies are designed to stimulate interest and action in similar situations at national, sub-regional and regional levels. Written by experts in their fields these case studies are an essential companion to the original AEO publication. Also available in English

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 2003, is the first in a new annual GEO series.

The publication of "Natural Allies" is extremely timely. Engagement between UNEP and civil society is necessary, both for UNEP and for the protection of the planet's fragile web of life. In this engagement lies the potential for resurgence of democracy and ecological awareness, the processes that were interrupted over the past decade by the euphoria that all decisions can be left to the market and deregulated global commerce can take care of the planet's health

Global warming, ozone depletion, drought, acid rain - their causes are viewed as extraordinarily complex; their effects are assumed catastrophic. Exploring Environmental Issues provides a key to understanding our potential crisis. The concise, introductory text presents a review of current environmental issues using a geographical approach that stresses the interrelationships between environment and societies.