Publications

Progress on Water-related ecosystems – Mid-term status of SDG Indicator 6.6.1 and acceleration needs with a special focus on Biodiversity

This report contains the findings of the 2023 global reporting and monitoring exercise on SDG indicator 6.6.1 - Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time.

World Environmental Day 2024 – Practical Guide

This guide outlines the many ways we can all join forces to give nature a helping hand by acting today, making smart choices and raising our voice for restoration. We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, green our cities, harvest rainwater and eat soil-friendly foods. We are the generation that can make peace with land.

Rapid Environmental Assessment of Kakhovka Dam Breach, Ukraine (2023)

This report contains a preliminary analysis of the environmental impacts of the Kakhovka dam breach, which occurred in the early hours of 6 June 2023.

Note on Managing Invasive Aquatic Plants in the Yamoussoukro Lakes, Côte d’Ivoire (2023)

This note describes key challenges and solutions to managing invasive aquatic plants, focusing on the Yamoussoukro lakes in Côte d'Ivoire.

A Framework for Freshwater Ecosystems Management (2017)

The Framework for Freshwater Ecosystem Management identifies the key activities countries can undertake to sustainably manage freshwater ecosystems. Volume 1 provides an overview of the framework, while Volume 2 focuses on technical guidelines for classification and target‑setting. Volume 3 presents case studies, and Volume 4 provides the scientific background for regional consultations on developing water quality guidelines for ecosystems.

UNEP Freshwater Strategy 2017-2021(2017)

This document describes the UN Environment Programme’s five-year Freshwater Strategy from 2017 to 2021.

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