Africa Water Atlas

UNEP http://www.unep.org/pdf/africa_water_atlas.pdf [From UN Pulse Summary] UNEP has published the Africa Water Atlas. This Atlas vividly illustrates the importance of Africa’s water resources in supplying millions of people with life-giving water and in supporting activities that are crucial to the ecosystems and economies. This is revealed through 224 maps and 104 satellite images as well … Continue reading »

High Mountain Glaciers and Climate Change: Challenges to Human Livelihoods and Adaptation

UNEP http://www.unep.org/pdf/himalayareport_screen.pdf [From UN Pulse Summary] This report is an outcome of the 8-10th June, 2009 climate conference initiated by the Norwegian Ministry of the Environment in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),and was hosted by the Norwegian Polar Institute.The report presents an update based on presentations and working group discussions at the … Continue reading »