The 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:
The Global Overview surveys the significant environmental events that
gained prominence during 2007. Using graphs, charts, and photos with
examples from regional experiences, the overview also tracks new
scientific and policy developments on the environmental front.
The Feature Focus documents some of the creative efforts
already working in markets and financial circles to fight the
growing climate crisis. The section also examines patterns
that are emerging after a decade of carbon market
experimentation. Finally, it attempts to map the next
important steps that will assist the transition to an
environmentally-sound economy.
The Emerging Challenge examines recent
scientific findings on the role of arctic climate feedbacks.
Release of methane from thawing permafrost and from
hydrate deposits are amplifiying warming trends. The
section emphasizes the urgent need for increased
investments in climate and energy research, knowledge
partnerships, and global political responses to meet these
serious challenges.
The UNEP Year Book 2008 is essential, informative,
and authoritative reading for anyone with a role or
an interest in our changing environment.
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