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Ceramics in Environmental Health

12 October 2020

Linkages Between Climate Change and Sustainable Development – Views of the Climate Community

12 October 2020
Sustainable development is critical to accelerating a low carbon transition. Download this presentation to learn more.

Air Pollution and Increased Vulnerability to COVID-19

17 September 2020
This presentation looks into the possible linkages between air pollution and increased vulnerability to COVID-19.

[VIDEO] Nature-based Approach to Managing Climatic Risks and Natural Disasters

7 August 2020
The Dujiangyan water resource management system in the People's Republic of China is the world’s only existing dam-less water diversion structure. It was designed and first constructed in 256 B.C. and is still functioning today. It is a great example of using nature-based approaches to manage…

[Video] Following the Money Short Film

1 July 2020
The global illegal wildlife trade is worth an estimated $7-23 billion a year billion every year, but these huge profits are seldom targeted. The new EIA report 'Money Trails - Identifying financial flows linked to wildlife trafficking' looks at the current state of play and makes the case for using…

FATF Report: Money Laundering and the Illegal Wildlife Trade June 2020

30 June 2020
The report highlights that jurisdictions should view the proceeds generated by IWT as a global threat, rather than as a problem only for those jurisdictions where wildlife is illegally harvested, transited, or sold. In particular, criminals are frequently misusing the legitimate wildlife trade, as…

ESCAP’s Methodology for Integration of the SDGs into National Planning and Application to SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation)

23 June 2020
This presentation presented some key statistics and trends on water resources in Asia and the Pacific, some systems observations related to water, and the crucial role that water plays in ensuring the provisioning of ecological services. She also emphasized the importance of governance, scientific…

“Growing” Low Cost Engineered Barrier Reefs for Coastal Protection and Beach Restoration & Erosion Control

17 June 2020
Coral reefs protect against natural hazards by reducing wave energy by an average of 97%. Reef crests alone dissipate up to 86% of this energy. Mineral Accretion Technology, which is more than 40 years old, can be used to grow protective barrier reefs using pre-fabricated steel structures and low-…

COVID-19 at the Workplace: Public Health and Social Measures for Prevention and Mitigation

13 May 2020
This presentation discussed existing WHO guidance for safe and healthy workplaces in relation to COVID-19 risks, as well as updates on the latest COVID-19 trends and health risks.

Sterilwave

20 April 2020
Provider of medium- and large-scale microwave/grinding technology from France for the treatment of infectious medical waste. With existing presence and track record of supplier and operations in Central and Southeast Asia. Visit their website to learn more or contact them by email.