GEO-6: Global Environment Outlook: Regional Assessment for Africa
The GEO 6 regional assessment recognizes Africa’s rich natural capital - the diversity of soil, geology, biodiversity, water,landscapes and habitats- which if wisely managed, hold the promise to lead the region to a future where ecosystem integrity,as well as human health and well-being are continuously enhanced. It also observes that the economic growth of Africa hingeson the sustainable management of its natural capital that involves reconciling wise stewardship with human development fortoday’s population and future generations. This requires both the protection and valuation of these natural assets, as well aseffectively communicating their importance.
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| Format: | Reports, Books and Booklets biblioteca |
| Language: | English French |
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2016
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| Subjects: | data acquisition, population growth, industrialization, climate change, air, air quality, land, land resources, water, wetlands, fisheries, biodiversity, environmental crime, zoonotics, Africa, Climate Change, |
| Online Access: | https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/7595 |
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