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About UNEP Year Book 2008

The UNEP Year Book 2008 (formerly the GEO Year Book) is the fifth annual report on the changing environment produced by the United Nations Environment Programme in collaboration with many world environmental experts.

The UNEP Year Book 2008 highlights the increasing complexity and interconnections of climate change, ecosystem integrity, human well-being, and economic development. It examines the emergence and influence of economic mechanisms and market driven approaches for addressing environmental degradation. It describes recent research findings and policy decisions that affect our awareness of and response to changes in our global environment.

In three sections, the UNEP Year Book 2008 focuses on recent environmental events, developments, and scientific findings: more »

 
  Table of Contents
Preface
Achim Steiner
Under-Secretary-General
and Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme
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Global Overview
 Calendar of Selected Events for 2007
  Focus on Climate Change
  Significant Climate Anomalies and Events in 2007
  Biodiversity
 Environmental Governance
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Feature Focus – Putting the Pieces Together:
Using markets and finance to fight climate change
 Introduction
 Taking Responsibility
 Carbon Markets—Cap-and-Trade
 The Future of Emissions Trading
The Role of Governments
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Emerging Challenges – Methane from the Arctic:
Global warming wildcard
 Arctic Climate Feedbacks
 Methane from Thawing Permafrost
 Methane from Hydrates
Changes in Nature
 Looking Ahead
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Disclaimer
Table of Contents
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acknowledgements

UNEP Year Book 2008: Breaking Down the Barriers to a Green Economy (12 March '08)
The Year Book Series