Environmental and Sustainable Development Reports

Environmental and Sustainable Development Reports....Selected Sources

Alberta. Department of Environmental Protection. Alberta's state of the environment comprehensive report. Edmonton: Alberta Environmental Protection, v.

Contents: COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS: 1994 - Introduction, Setting the stage, Atmosphere, Water, Forested land, Agricultural land, Mineral resources, Wetlands, Protected areas, Waste management, Biota, Conclusion; THEMATIC REPORTS: 1995 - Waste Management - Introduction, Overview, Municipal solid waste, Industrial waste, Biomedical and pharmaceutical waste, A look at some waste reduction initiatives, Conclusions and future directions

Abstract: Provides information on the state of Alberta's environment. Comprehensive reports are produced every 5 years starting with 1994. Thematic reports are produced in the intervening years (eg., 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998).

http://www.gov.ab.ca/~env/comdiv/reports/soer.html

Australia. Commonwealth Environment Protection Agency. Development of a national state of the environment reporting system : discussion paper. Canberra, AU: CEPA, 1992. 45 p.

Australia. Department of the Environment, Sport and Territories. Australia : state of the environment 1996. Collingwood, Australia: CSIRO Publishing, 1996. 544 p.

Contents: Overall message; Towards ecological sustainability: Sustainable development, Information needs, What we need to sustain, Global environment context, The Australian environment: constraints and driving forces, Key issues, Overview of the state of the environment, Overview of responses, Conclusions; Human settlements: Cities, Towns, Remote settlements, Management; Biodiversity: Pressures, Impacts, Management; The atmosphere: Global issues, Regional air quality, Local air quality, Management; Land resources: Land cover, Rangelands, Forests, Pests and weeds, Soils, Food quality, Sustainability, Management; Inland waters: Drinking water, Issues, Consequences, Management; Estuaries and the sea: Nutrient enrichment and sedimentation, Exotic species, Fishing, Mining, Specific environments, Seafood quality, Management; Natural and cultural heritage: Heritage places, Heritage objects, Indigenous languages, Heritage registers and collections, Management, Major issues.

Abstract: This is the first ever independent and comprehensive State of the Environment Report for Australia. An independent advisory council and seven expert groups prepared the report. It provides a scientific assessment of environmental conditions, focusing on the impacts of human activities, their significance for the environment and societal responses to the identified trends.

http://www.erin.gov.au/soe/soe.html

Australia. Department of the Environment, Sport and Territories. State of the Environment Reporting Unit. State of the environment reporting framework for Australia. Canberra, AU: Australian Government Printing Services, 1994. 42 p.

Abstract: Basic purpose of this framework (a response to the National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development) is to allow for regular reporting to an agreed set of national indicators that show changes and trends in environmental conditions.

Bernes, Claes. The Nordic environment : present state, trends and threats. Copenhagen: Nordic Council of Ministers, 1993. 211 p.

Contents: The land we found; The land we use; Air pollution across borders; Forests; Bogs and fens; Heaths and mountains; Farmland; Lakes and watercourses; Coasts and seas; Towns and transport networks

Abstract: This book presents an overall view of the environmental situation of the Nordic countries. It describes the effects of exploitation and pollution on the environment, the changing nature of these influences in recent years, and the threats that lie ahead. An attempt is also made to compare the different factors disturbing the environment and to determine which are the most serious.

British Columbia. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks and Canada. Environment Canada. State of the Environment Report for British Columbia. Victoria, B. C.: The Ministry, 1993. 127p.

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/sppl/soerpt/index.html

Brown, Lester R. (comp.) State of the world : a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society. Washington, DC: Worldwatch Institute , v. ; annual

Contents: (1997 ed.): The legacy of Rio (Flavin); Facing the prospect of food scarcity (Brown); Preserving global cropland (Brown); Preventing chronic disease in developing countries (McGinn), Tracking the ecology of climate change (Bright), Valuing nature's services (Abramovitz), Transforming security (Renner), Reforming subsidies (Roodman); (1996 ed.): The acceleration of history (Brown); Facing up to the risks of climate change (Flavin); Forging a sustainable water strategy (Postel); Sustaining freshwater ecosystems (Abramovitz); Preserving agricultural resources (Gardner); Understanding the threat of bioinvasions (Bright); Confronting infectious diseases (Platt); Upholding human rights and environmental justice (Sachs); Shifting to sustainable industries (Kane); Harnessing the market for the environment (Roodman); (1995 ed.): Nature's limits; Protecting oceanic fisheries and jobs; Sustaining mountain peoples and environments; Harnessing the sun and the wind; Creating a sustainable materials economy; Making better buildings; Facing China's limits; Leaving home (refugees, migration and population); Budgeting for disarmament (Demilitarization and demobilization); Forging a new global partnership (estimated expenditures and staffing of various UN agencies, 1992-93.

Abstract: This annual publication provides a timely summary of world environmental problems and issues. It includes a discussion of some of the initiatives that have been attempted or suggested to address these problems and issues.

WWI State of the World (Table of contents and Order information)

http://www.worldwatch.org/pubs/sow/sow97/index.html

Canada. Building momentum. Ottawa, ON: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 1997. v.

Note: Previous submissions 1994, 1995, 1996 titled Report of Canada to the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development.

Contents: v. 1 : Building momentum : Sustainable development in Canada, v.2 : The sustainable management of forests : Monograph No. 1 (Natural Resources Canada); v.3 : Sustainable transportation : Monograph No. 2 (Environment Canada and Transport Canada); v.4 : Ensuring the health of the oceans and other seas : Monograph No. 3 (Fisheries and Oceans Canada); v.5 : Sustainable development of minerals and metals : Monograph No. 4 (Natural Resources Canada); v.6 : Canadian youth perspectives on sustainable development : Monograph No. 5 (Foreign Affairs and International Trade).

Abstract: This report is Canada's submission to the Fifth Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UN CSD), April 7 to 25, 1997. The report identifies and describes important trends in Canada over the last quarter century, which taken together provide a snapshot of Canada's progress toward sustainable development. It is intended to illustrate how conditions in Canada have changed; to demonstrate how issues, priorities, thinking, and responses have evolved; and to highlight challenges that remain in our quest for a sustainable future. A series of monographs accompany the main report and discuss sustainable management of forests, sustainable transport, ensuring the health of the oceans and other seas, development of minerals and metals and youth perspectives on sustainable development.

http://www1.ec.gc.ca/~soer/

Canada. Environment Canada. The state of Canada's climate : monitoring variability and change. SOE Report no. 95-1. Ottawa: Environment Canada, 1995. 52 p.

Contents: Introduction; Climate variability and change; Temperature; Precipitation; Clouds; Climate change and variability in perspective; Conclusion

Abstract: The report's theme is climatic variability and change. It expands on past discussions of temperature by considering seasonal and daily patterns of long-term temperature change. The report also examines Canadian trends in precipitation and cloudiness, two other climate elements that are significant to the understanding of global climate change.

Canada. Environment Canada. Quebec Region. State of the environment report on the St. Lawrence River : The St. Lawrence ecosystem. Montreal: St. Lawrence Centre; Environment Canada, 1996. 3 v.

Contents: VOLUME 1 - The St. Lawrence Ecosystem: Introduction; 1.1 - Physico-chemical characteristics of the four sectors of the river; 1.2 - Water circulation and sediment dynamics; 1.3 - The Shoreline; 1.4 - Water quality; 1.5 - Sediment quality; 1.6 - Toxic inputs; 1.7 - Integration and conclusions; VOLUME 2 - The State of the St.Lawrence: Introduction; 1 - Four rivers in one; 2 - Tracking the health of the St. Lawrence; 3 - The health of the St. Lawrence; Summary and conclusions; VOLUME 3 - Our River Close-up on the St. Lawrence

Abstract: The St. Lawrence Ecosystem examines the physico-chemical, biological and socioeconomic aspects of the St. Lawrence River. It describes the method used to integrate the latest environmental information into a diagnosis of the state of health of the River. The first volume contains information of a scientific nature. The second volume draws conclusions and assesses the state of the river environment. The final volume presents a summary of the environmental assessment.

Canada. Environment Canada. State of the Environment Reporting Organization. Environmental indicator bulletin. SOE bulletin. Ottawa: Minister of Supply and Services, 1992.

Notes: Each bulletin has own title. Updates and Technical supplements to each bulletin also available. Issued in English and French.

Contents: Includes Stratospheric ozone depletion; Toxic contaminants in the environment; Urban water; Urban air quality; Energy consumption; Climate change; Sustaining Canada's Forests. National Environmental Indicator Series

Canada., Environment Canada and United States. Environmental Protection Agency. State of the Great Lakes - 1995. Burlington, ON: Environment Canada, 1995. 2 v.

Contents: Volume 1; Executive summary; 1. Introduction; 2. Concepts of ecosystem health and integrity; 3. Indicators; 4. Aquatic community health : state of aquatic community health, major stresses on aquatic communities; 5. Human health and wellbeing; 6. Socio-economics; 7. Lake by lake; 8. Management challenges for the future; Volume 2; Report highlights

Abstract: This report summarizes the state of the Great Lakes as observed at the end of 1994 by the governments of the United States and Canada as Parties to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA). Much of the material in this report, and its six background papers, was presented and discussed extensively at a binational conference, the State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conference (SOLEC), held in October, 1994. This report begins by thematically discussing ecosystem health and integrity, indicators, aquatic community health, human health, socio-economics. There is also a discussion of the areas of concern for each individual lake and the connecting channels.

Centre for Science and Environment. Fourth citizens' report on the state of India's environment. New Delhi, India: CSE, 1997.

Centre for Science and Environment. State of India's environment : a citizen's report : floods, flood plains and environmental myths. New Delhi, India: CSE, 1991. 167 p.

Contents: Pandemonium in the plains; Havoc in the Himalayas; Deforestation: the bare facts; Annual mayhem in Assam; Nightmare in North Bihar; Crisis in the Diara; A truce with nature.

Abstract: The report discusses the problem of flooding in India, including special reports from several different regions.

China. National Environmental Protection Agency. Report on the state of the environment in China. (s.l.): China National Environmental Protection Agency, 1993. v.; annual

Contents: Part 1 - The state of the environment; Part 2 - Environmental protection

Gore, Charles, Yemi, Katerere and Sam Moyo (eds.) The case for sustainable development in Zimbabwe : conceptual problems, conflicts and contradictions : a report prepared for the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). Harare: Zimbabwe Environmental Research Organisation ZERO, 1992. 155 p.

Contents: Context and nature of sustainability; Historical legacy: the state and environmental and economic distortions; Resource profile and environmental issues; The environment policy and institutional setting; Development trends and environmental sustainability

Abstract: Written for the government of Zimbabwe as input for UNCED 1992. Describes, analyzes and proposes solutions to environmental issues and problems in Zimbabwe

Gullett, D.W. and W. R. Skinner. The state of Canada's climate : temperature change in Canada 1895-1991. State of the environment report ; SOE report no. 92-2. Ottawa: Environment Canada, 1992. 36 p.

Contents: Climate system. Regional temperature changes. National temperature changes

Hall, Jeremy and Moire Wadleigh (eds.). The scientific challenge of our changing environment : proceedings of a conference addressing environmental change in Newfoundland and Labrador and similar regions, held at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, 3-5 March 1993. Canadian Global Change Program Incidental report series no.IR93-2. Ottawa: Canadian Global Change Program Secretariat, 1993. 89 p.

Contents: (Selected): International Toxic Monitoring Program (Groves); Are we managing the environment yet?(Doran); State of the environment reporting and anticipating environmental change (Rutherford); Towards geological indicators of environmental change (Berger); Aquatic insects as environmental indicators (Colbo); Birds as bio-indicators in marine and terrestrial ecosystems (Montevecchi).

Abstract: Principal objective of conference was to encourage interdisciplinary interactions by crossing traditional scientific boundaries so that geologists could learn from foresters.

Hoekstra, Arjen Y. AQUA : a framework for integrated water policy analysis. GLOBO report series no.6. Bilthoven, The Netherlands: Dutch National Institute of Public Health and the Environment Global Dynamics & Sustainable Development Programme (RIVM), 1996. 70 p.

Contents: Summary; 1 - Introduction: Background to the study, Water policy and sustainable development..., What are today's water policy issues?, What is integrated water policy analysis?, Tools for water policy analysis; 2 - Aqua: Overview, The world model, The river basin models; 3 - The simulation model: Main model structure, Position within TARGETS, Pressure submodel, Water system submodel, Impact submodel, Response submodel; 4 - The framework of indices: Overview, Pressure indices, Water system state indices, Impact indices, Response indices; 5 - Technical implementation; 6 - Discussion; 7 - Future research.

Abstract: This report introduces and discusses the use of a simulation model (AQUA) that provides a framework for the analysis of water policy. The report presents the reasons behind the development of AQUA and an overview of AQUA. The present applications are discussed: the world model and the river basin model. The simulation model includes four component submodels (response model, pressure model, water system model, and impact models). A hierarchical framework of indices is linked to the simulation model. There are three different types of indices. Pressure indices provide an indication of the pressure of human activities on the water system. Water system state indices provide an indication of the seriousness of water-related problems (eg., Fresh water availability, Fresh water quality, Sea level rise). The water system functions satisfaction indices provide an indication of the performance of the different functions assigned to the water system (eg., Agricultural water supply, Industrial water supply). The authors explain how AQUA can be implemented and outline future research directions.

International Development Research Centre, United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. Earth Summit = Sommet planète terre = Cumbre para la tiera : 3-14 June, Rio de Janiero, 1992. Ottawa: IDRC, 1993. 1 compact disk + introductory manual

Contents: Also known as the Earth Summit CD-ROM. Contains national reports on environment from member countries.

Abstract: Electronic collection of the key official documentation related to UNCED and its preparatory stages

Maclaren, Virginia, Monica Campbell and Wendy Dickinson. Municipal state of the environment reporting in Canada : current status and future needs. Ottawa: State of the Environment Reporting, 1994. 3 v.

Contents: v.1 Review of the literature. v.2 Case studies and indicator analysis. v.3. Survey of selected municipalities

Abstract: Technical background reports for the municipal State of the Environment Reporting Resource Manual, prepared for State of the Environment Reporting, Environment Canada

Manitoba. Manitoba Environment. State of the environment report for Manitoba : conditions and trends, facts and figures, problems and solutions. Winnipeg: Manitoba Environment, v. ; biennial

Note: 1997 edition subtitled Moving toward sustainable development reporting. IC holds 1991, 1993, 1995 and 1997.

Abstract: Seeks to provide timely, accurate and accessible information to help people make environmentally sensitive decisions.

http://www.gov.mb.ca/environ/pages/soerepts.html

National Institute of Public Health and the Environment, RIVM. The future of the global environment : a model-based analysis supporting UNEP's First Global Environment Outlook

http://www.geo.rivm.nl/.

National Round Table on the Environment and Economy. Toward reporting progress on sustainable development in Canada : report to the Prime Minister. Ottawa, ON: NRTEE, 1993. 52 p.

Contents: Blueprint for reporting: Ecosystem indicators: building on State of Environment (SOE) reporting; Interaction indicators: building on economic and state of environment reporting; People indicators (Well being): an interdisciplinary morass; Integration and synthesis; Toward a short list of key indicators; Decision makers: Individuals and households; Communities; Corporations and corporate groupings; the Federal Government.

Abstract: This report suggests that Canadians do not have adequate information on which to base sound decisions concerning sustainable development, to set realistic sustainable development goals, or measure progress toward those goals. It recommends strengthening the federal government's role in facilitating more effective reporting of information, and in so doing, it focuses on four major decision-making groups: households, communities, for-profit corporations, and governments.

Norway. State of the Environment

http://www.grida.no/soeno95/

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Canada : environmental performance review. Paris: OECD, 1995. 243 p.

Contents: 1 - The context; 2 - Ecosystem management; 3 - Water management; 4 - Waste Management; 5 - Air management; 6 - Environmental and economic policies; 7 - Sectoral integration : energy; 8 - Sectoral integration : forests; 9 - International co-operation; Conclusions.

Abstract: This publication assesses Canada's efforts at reducing its overall pollution burden and managing its natural resources, as well as integrating environmental and economic policies and strengthening co-operation with the international community. This book discusses current trends and responses to the management of the ecosystem, water, waste, and air. The integration of policies in the forestry and energy sectors receives particular attention. Environmental performance is assessed with regard to the degree of achievement of domestic objectives and international commitments. The assessment of environmental performance is placed within the context of historical environmental records, the present state of environment, the physical endowment of the country in natural resources, its economic conditions and demographic trends.

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Environmental performance in OECD countries : progress in the 1990s. Paris: OECD, 1996. 68 p.

Contents: Executive summary; 1 - Introduction: The OECD programme of Environmental Performance Reviews, Domestic and international commitments, A wide diversity of conditions; 2 - Reducing the pollution burden and conserving nature: Water resources, Air, Waste and contaminated sites, Nature conservation, Cost-effectiveness of environmental policies; 3 - Integrating environmental concerns in economic and sectoral decisions: Towards sustainable development, Institutional integration, The role of the market and the use of economic instruments, The use of societal instruments; 4 - International cooperation: Principles and commitments, Regional issues, Global issues.

Abstract: This report reviews the progress to date and the areas where further progress is expected towards protecting natural areas in the Ussuri/Wusuli River watershed and adjacent areas, selected policy suggestions are provided in three broad areas: the effectiveness of environmental policies in the fields of pollution control and nature conservation; the integration of environmental concerns into all other policies; the effectiveness of cooperation with the international community.

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Environmental performance reviews : Bulgaria. Paris: OECD, 1996. 166 p.

Contents: (Selected) 1 - The context; Part I - Management of pollution and natural resources: 2 - Air management, 3 - Water management, 4 - Waste management and oil contamination, 5 - Nature conservation; Part II - Integration of policies: 6 - Environment and economy, 7 - Sectoral integration: industry; Part III - Co-operation with the international community: 8 - International co-operation; Conclusions.

Abstract: This review of Bulgaria's environmental performance examines achievements in the light of domestic objectives and international commitments. The report is organized into three parts. Part I focuses on air, water, waste and nature management. Part II looks at how policies concerning economics and industry are integrated with environmental policies. Part III focuses on international environmental topics concerning Bulgaria. These include bilateral problems such as transboundary air pollution, multilateral problems, including cooperation to protect the Danube River, and multilateral global issues such as ozone depletion.

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Environmental performance reviews : Sweden. Paris: OECD, 1996. 203 p.

Contents: 1 - The context; Part I - Pollution control and nature conservation: 2 - Water management, 3 - Air management, 4 - Chemical products, waste and ecocycle policy, 5 - Nature conservation; Part II - Integration of policies: 6 - Environment and economy, 7 - Sectoral integration: Agriculture; Part III - Co-operation with the international community: 8 - International co-operation; Conclusions.

Abstract: This review of Sweden's environmental performance examines results to date in the light of domestic objectives and international commitments. The report is organized into three main parts. The first part focuses on water and air management, the management of waste and the ecocycle of products, and nature conservation. The second part considers how policies concerning economics and agriculture are integrated with environmental policies. The last part focuses on topics relating to international environmental cooperation.

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Germany : OECD environmental performance reviews. Paris: OECD, 1993. 227 p.

Contents: The context; Air management; Wastes and contaminated site management; Water management; Environmental restoration in the new Lander; Integrating environmental and economic policies; Sectoral integration: energy; Sectoral integration: transport; Sectoral integration: the chemical industry; Germany and its neighbours; Germany and the world; Conclusions.

Abstract: This report is part of the OECD environmental performance review programme, which conducts peer reviews of environmental conditions and progress in each member country. Efforts to meet both domestic objectives and international commitments are scrutinized. Progress in reducing the pollution burden, improving natural resource management, integrating environmental and economic policies, and strengthening international cooperation are also central to the reviews. The analyses are supported by a broad range of economic and environmental data.

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Japan : OECD environmental performance reviews. Paris: OECD, 1994. 210 p.

Contents: The context; Pollution control and management of natural resources; Integration of policies; Cooperation with the international community.

Abstract: This report is part of the new OECD environmental performance review programme which conducts peer reviews of environmental conditions and progress in each member country. It scrutinizes efforts to meet both domestic objectives and international commitments. Evaluating progress in reducing the pollution burden, improving natural resource management, integrating environmental and economic policies, and strengthening international cooperation is also central to these reviews. The analyses presented are supported by a broad range of economic and environmental data.

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Netherlands : OECD environmental performance reviews. Paris: OECD,

1995. 231 p.

Contents: Pt.1 Management of natural resources and pollution control (Water management, Air management, Waste and contaminated soil, Nature conservation); Pt.2 Integration of policies (Environment and economy, Sectoral integration: transport, agriculture); Pt.3 Cooperation with the international community. Annexes include selected environmental and economic data and trends, Selected multilateral agreements and Chronology of selected environmental events.

Abstract: Environmental performance assessed by a country's effort in reducing the overall pollution burden, managing natural resources, integrating environmental and economic policies, strengthening cooperation within the international community and by the degree of achievement of domestic objectives and international commitments

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. United States : Environmental performance reviews. Paris: OECD, 1996. 274 p

Contents: (Selected) Introduction: 1 - The context; Part I - Ecosystem Management and Pollution Control: 2 - Ecosystem management, 3 - Water management, 4 - Waste Management, 5 Air management; Part II - Integration of policies: 6 - Economy and environment, 7 - Sectoral integration - transport, 8 - Sectoral integration - the chemical industry; Part III - Co-operation with the international community: 9 - The United States and its neighbours - regional co-operation, 10 - The United States and the World: global co-operation; Conclusions.

Abstract: This review of the environmental performance of the United States examines results to date in the light of domestic objectives and international commitments. Progress in reducing the pollution burden, improving natural resource management, integrating environmental and economic policies, and in strengthening international co-operation. The report is organized in three parts: Part I focuses on ecosystem, air, water, and waste management; Part II focuses on how policies concerning economics, transport and the chemical industry are integrated with environmental policies; Part III focuses on regional and global environmental topics concerning the United States.

Rump, Paul C., Environment Canada. State of the Environment Reporting and Netherlands. National Institute of Public Health and Environment. State of the environment reporting: source book of methods and approaches. Nairobi, Kenya: United Nations Environment Programme, 1996. 135 p.

Contents: (Selected) I - Introduction; II - Institutional considerations; III - Conceptual approaches; IV - The data foundation; V - Environmental indicators; VI - The future state of the environment; VII - Reporting products and their dissemination; VIII - Summary and conclusions; References; Annexes: I - Selected state of the environment reports, II - Acronyms and abbreviations.

Abstract: This publication provides an introduction to state of the environment (SOE) reporting and a comparative evaluation of different SOE approaches, methods and techniques applied by various countries. The author provides a discussion of data generation and manipulation for SOE and the selection and use of environmental indicators.

Ryan, John C. State of the Northwest. NEW report no.1. Seattle, WA: Northwest Environment Watch NEW, 1994. 80 p.

Abstract: Shows the region of the Pacific Northwest (stretching from southeast Alaska to northwest California) from a Chinook salmon's point of view.

Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan state of the environment report. Regina: Saskatchewan Environment. 3 v.

Contents: v.1 1991, v.2 1992, v.3 1995

Abstract: The third report of the state of Saskatchewan's environment continues to build on concepts introduced in the earlier two reports, and provides updated information about Saskatchewan's natural environment. It also represents a change in approach from the previous reports. For the first time, information is organized on the basis of an ecological land classification framework and focuses specifically on an ecozone within the province - the Boreal Plain ecozone.

Southern African Research and Documentation Centre, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, Southern African Development Community. State of the environment in Southern Africa. Harare: SARDC, 1994. 332 p.

Contents: People and environment; Learning from history; Evolution of policy; Southern African ecozones; Climate factor; Soils and land use; Woodlands and forests; Wildlife and protected areas; Freshwater resources; Marine ecosystems; Pollution; Armed conflict and the environment; Global atmospheric change; Trends and scenarios.

Stanners, David and Philippe Bourdeau (eds.). Europe's environment : the Dobris assessment. DK: European Environment Agency, 1995. 676 p.

Contents: Part I - The Context : 1 - Reporting on Europe's environment, 2 - Environmental changes and human development, 3 - Europe : the continent; Part II - The assessment; 4 - Air, 5 - Inland waters, The seas, 6 - The seas, 7 - Soil, 8 - Landscapes, 9 - Nature and wildlife, 10 - The urban environment, 11 - Human health; Part III - Pressures : 12 - Population, production, and consumption, 13 - Exploitation of natural resources, 14 - Emissions, 15 - Waste, 16 - Noise and radiation, 17 - Chemicals and genetically modified organisms, 18 - Natural and technological hazards; Part IV - Human activities : 19 - Energy, 20 - Industry, 21 - Transport, 22 - Agriculture, 23 - Forestry, 24 - Fishing and aquaculture, 25 - Tourism and recreation, 26 - Households; Part V - Problems : 27 - Climate change, 28 - Stratospheric ozone depletion, 29 - Loss of biodiversity, 30 - Major accidents, 31 - Acidification, 32 - Tropospheric ozone and other photochemical oxidants, 33 - The management of freshwater, 34 - Forest degradation, 35 - Coastal zone threats and management, 36 - Waste production and management, 37 - Urban stress, 38 - Chemical risk; Part IV - Conclusions : 39 - General findings, 40 - Highlights and responses.

Abstract: This report, requested in 1991 at Dobris conference of European environment ministers, presents an assessment of the state of Europe's environment and the pressures and human activities impacting on it, and analyses prominent environmental problems of concern to Europe as a whole. This report is divided into six parts, it: introduces the context and reporting techniques used in the report; assesses the state of the environment in eight different fields (eg., air, water, soil); describes the pressures which affect the environment; examines the sources of environmental pressures arising from human activities in eight different sectors (eg., energy, transport); analyses the 12 most pressing environmental problems facing European countries; and presents a summary of main highlights and responses documented in the report. A statistical compendium for the main report is provided.

Stone, Peter B. (ed.). The state of the world's mountains : a global report. London, UK: Zed Books, 1992. 391 p.

Contents: (Selected) 1 - Overview and appeal: sustainable development in mountain areas; 2 - African mountain and highland environments : suitability and susceptibility; 3 - The Alps : an ecosystem in transformation; 4- The Himalayas : prospects for and constraints on sustainable development; 5 - Mountains North and South; 6 - The Andes: geoecology of the Andes; 7 - Mountains of the former Soviet Union : value, diversity, uncertainty; 8 - The Appalachians of North America : marginal in the midst of plenty; 9 - Mountain protected areas; 10 - Climate change in the mountains

Abstract: This publication is a state of the environment report for the mountainous regions of the world. Mountainous regions are introduced and the sensitive areas are discussed alongside consideration of the development pressures prevailing in each area.

Thailand. Ministry of Science, Technology and Energy. Office of National Environment Board. State of the environment report for Thailand (1983-1984). (s.l.): The Board, 1985. 185 p.

Contents: Natural resources; Environmental pollution; Population migration; Natural environment and cultural heritage; Environmental effects of salt production in the Northeast; Implementation of preventative and remedial measures for groundwater depletion and land subsidence in Bangkok and adjacent areas; Floods; Fish disease epidemics; Adverse effects from offshore tin mining; Measures to enhance and conserve environmental quality.

Abstract: The major purpose of this report on Thailand's national environmental situation is to assess the recent changes in the environment, especially their impact on the well-being of the people. The report also reviews the measures taken by government agencies to protect, improve and conserve the environment and to help create public awareness of the danger caused by the deterioration of the environment. The report is divided into three parts. The first part describes the overall environmental situation, covering the subjects of natural resources, pollution, population migration, natural areas and cultural heritage. The second part describes specific environmental issues of major significance during the two year period. These include the environmental impact of salt mining in the Northeast, the measures taken to prevent and solve the crisis of underground well water and land subsidence in the Bangkok Metropolitan area, floods, a fish disease epidemic, and the impact of offshore mining. The third part discusses the measures taken to promote and maintain the quality of the agencies involved in environmental problems, the establishment of an environment unit in each of the agencies involved in planning and administration of natural resources and the control of pollution, the enactment of laws related to the promotion and conservation of the quality of the environment, the reduction of duties on import of equipment and materials to be used for maintaining the quality of the environment, assessment of the environmental impact of government projects, the promotion of environmental education, and the development of some specific regions such as the Songkhla Basin and the Eastern Seaboard.

Toronto. City Council. My city: Toronto's first state of the city report. Toronto: City of Toronto, 1993. 94 p.

Notes: First state of the City report assigned by Toronto City Council to the Healthy City Project to co-ordinate the research contributions of many City departments. Includes Citizen's guide

Contents: Economic life; The environment; Community health; Education; Housing; Safety

United Kingdom. State of the environment report.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/s-enviro.html

United Nations Environment Programme. Global Environmental Outlook. Geneva: UNEP, 1996. 3 v.

Contents: (Selected) v.1 - Global Environment Outlook: an overview; v.2 - Global Environment Outlook : Executive summary, CHAPTER 1 - The global environment outlook process: A new era in environmental assessment, The global environment outlook project, Overview of remaining chapters, CHAPTER 2 - Regional perspectives : Africa, Asian and Pacific, Europe and CIS countries, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, West Asia, Polar Regions, CHAPTER 3 - Policy responses and directions : Current changes in approaches to environmental policy, Summary of regional policy responses: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and CIS countries, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, West Asia, Polar Regions, CHAPTER 4 - Looking to the future : The general setting, Forces driving change, Climate change and acidification, Use of land, Pressures on natural habitats, Human health, Alternative policies; v.3 - Global Environment Outlook: a new state of the environment report - draft - 19 July 1996.

Abstract: This report is the first output from UNEP's Global Environmental Outlook project. The report takes stock and reviews major environmental issues from a regional perspective. It also takes a glimpse at the future using quantitative analysis techniques and makes an initial evaluation of some existing and a few promising policy responses and directions that address regional priority concerns identified. A follow-up report GEO2 will be completed in 1997 and 1998.

http://grid2.cr.usgs.gov/geo1/

United Nations Development Programme. Human development report. New York: Oxford University Press, v. ; annual

Notes: Internet site contains information about the Human Development reports from 1990 - 1997 as well as newsletters, occasional papers, and analytical tools for producing the Human Development Index (HDI). 1994 - 1997 Human development report lists Canada at the top of the Human development index for industrial countries-using three basic components: longevity, knowledge and standard of living (p.93)- as it was also in 1992.

Contents: 1997 : Overview : Human development to eradicate poverty; 1 - Poverty in the human development perspective: concept and measurement, 2 - Progress and setbacks; 3 - Resisting new forces of poverty in a changing world; 4 - Globalization - poor nations, poor people; 5 - The politics of poverty eradication; 6 - Eradicating human poverty worldwide - an agenda for the 21st century; Human Development Indicators.

http://www.undp.org/undp/hdro

World Bank. World development report. Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1978-. v.; annual

Notes: Each year has specific subtitle. Summaries for some years available.

Contents: 1994 vol. : Infrastructure for development; 1995 vol. : Workers in an integrating world; 1996 vol. : From plan to market.

Abstract: Includes World development indicators, economic, social and natural resource indicators for selected periods or years for 207 economies.

http://www.worldbank.org/html/dec/wdr/wdrhome.html

World Resources Institute; United Nations Environmental Programme; United Nations Development Programme. World resources : a guide to the global environment. New York: Oxford University Press, 1992. v. ; 1 every 2 years

Notes: Alternates publication every other year with United Nations Environmental Program Environmental data report. Each year has specific subtitle.

Abstract: 1988-89 ed. has title: An assessment of the resource base that supports the global economy...; 1990-91 ed. has title: Special focus on climate change, Latin America...1994-95 ed. has title: People and the environment : resource consumption, population growth, women; 1996-1997 ed. has title: The urban environment.

http://www.wri.org/wr-96-97

Yukon, Canada. Yukon state of the environment report 1995. Whitehorse, YT: Environment Canada, 1996. 156 p.

Contents: (Selected) Introduction; CHAPTER 1 - Air: 1.1 Climate change and the greenhouse effect, 1.2 - The Earth's radiation shield: stratospheric ozone, 1.3 - Distant sources, local effects: persistent atmospheric pollutants, 1.4 - Local sources, local effects: Yukon air quality; CHAPTER 2 - Water: 2.1 - Stream flows, lake levels and groundwater aquifers, 2.2 Water quality; CHAPTER 3 - Land: 3.1 - Wilderness, 3.2 - Protected areas, 3.3 - Land use; CHAPTER 4 - The living world: 4.1 - Plants, 4.2 - Fish and fish habitat, 4.3 - Wildlife and wildlife habitat, 4.4 - Endangered, threatened and vulnerable species; CHAPTER 5 - Focus on ecosystems: 5.1 - Wetlands, 5.2 - Forests; CHAPTER 6 - Reporting units: 6.1 - North Yukon, 6.2 - Ogilvie/Wernecke/Selwyn Mountains, 6.3 - Central Yukon, 6.4 - Southwest Yukon, 6.5 - Southeast Yukon.

Abstract: This report provides a portrait of the Yukon environment as well as baseline data, emerging environmental problems and cumulative effects.

http://www.pwc.bc.doe.ca/ec/soe/soe_yk/report/index.html

Zann, Leon. State of the marine environment report for Australia.

http://www.environment.gov.au/portfolio/esd/coast_marine/somer/contents.html

Organizations

Center for Science and the Environment

41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi, India - 110 062

Global Environment Outlook-1

Collaborating Centres

http://grid2.cr.usgs.gov/geo1/ch/app2.htm

http://www.unep.no/unep/eia/geo/collcen.htm

National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)