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Climate change : Long-term average precipitation by month based on 1961-1990 data
Mobilizing Science Knowledge & Policy for Sustainable Development
Leveraging scientific knowledge for the benefit of the environment and the management of natural resources; Fostering policies and capacity-building in science, technology and innovation; Contributing to disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Biennial Sectoral Priorities for 2010-2011
Policies and capacity-building in science, technology and innovation for sustainable development and poverty eradication.
Sustainable management of freshwater, ocean and terrestrial resources as well as disaster preparedness and mitigation.
MLA 1 Enhancing the leverage of science through integrated science, technology and innovation (STI) policy
MLA 2 Strengthening science education and capacity-building in the sciences
MLA 3 Promoting the sustainable management and conservation of freshwater, terrestrial resources and biodiversity as well as disaster resilience
MLA 4 Improving governance and fostering intergovernmental cooperation to manage and protect oceans and coastal zones
Contributing to the UN Joint Initiatives
UNESCO is involved in 1 funding window :
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Reducing vulnerabilities and helping adapt to climate change
- Bosnia & Herzegovina : Mainstreaming environmental governance: linking local and national action in Bosnia and Herzegovina - More
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Water and Cultural Diversity database and Community of Practice
Water and Cultural Diversity database and Community of Practice
This database developed in the frame of UNESCO-IHP project on Water and Cultural Diversity is intended to act as a information resource on the topic of water and cultural diversity.
It will contribute to increasing awareness on the importance of cultural factors in water management and decision making - More
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