This Atlas underscores the importance of developing, harnessing and sharing technologies that help provide deeper understanding of the dynamics of the changes. The words and pictures within these pages also serve as a vivid reminder that Africa's environment is a source of livelihoods from many African communities. It contributes significantly to socio-economic development of the continent, and sound policy decisions and positive actions by societies and individuals are needed to sustain the environment and the well-being of its inhabitants. The information provided will not only be useful in the context of the selected locations, but will also underscore the intrinsic value of the harnessing, visualizing and communicating technologies to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics and impacts of Africa's changing environment.
Programa das Nações Unidas para o Meio Ambiente
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Quem somos
- Onde trabalhamos
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O que fazemos
- Ar
- Biossegurança
- Cities
- Tecnologia
- Desastres e conflitos
- Energia
- Meio Ambiente em estudo
- Direitos e governança ambientais
- Atividades extrativas
- Florestas
- Água
- Igualdade de gênero
- Economia verde
- Mares e oceanos
- Eficiência de recursos
- Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável
- Transporte
- Educação e meio ambiente
- Ciência & Dados