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  • sustainability, environment



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  • UNEP, UNICEF & WHO, (2002), Children in the new millennium: environmental impact on health
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    UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), established in 1972, works to encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices everywhere. Its activities cover a wide range of issues, from atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystems, the promotion of environmental science and information, to an early warning and emergency response capacity to deal with environmental disasters and emergencies.

    UNEP's present priorities include:

    Environmental information, assessment and research, including environmental emergency response capacity and strengthening of early warning and assessment functions,

    Enhanced coordination of environmental conventions and development and development of policy instruments;

    Fresh water

    Technology transfer and industry

    Support to Africa



    CRDBER, at CBS, BCEE, ENCS, Concordia,