Governance

At its first session (San Juan, May 1978), the RA IV Hurricane Committee took a novel approach to its problems by drawing up an RA IV Hurricane Operational Plan with a view to ensuring the most effective co-operation and co-ordination between the

This publication discusses all aspects of the tropical cyclone operational plan. It includes chapters covering: general, tropical cyclone warnings and advisories, the observing system and observing programme, tropical cyclone forecasting, communications

This document describes the relationship between the Kyoto Protocol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well as the roles and responsibilities laid out in this Protocol.

This brochure takes stock of progress so far in implementing the activities of the Nairobi work programme, familiarizing readers with deliverables now available, key outcomes from workshops, new ways of becoming involved and future work.

The aim of the

The present framework for capacity-building in developing countries sets out the scope of, and provides the basis for action on, capacity-building related to the implementation of the Convention and preparation for the effective participation of

'Even before this latest series of hurricanes and tropical storms, Haiti was particularly vulnerable to extreme weather,' said John Holmes, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs....

'The Haitian Government and all donors need to push forward on the broader development agenda, work together on recovery and reconstruction efforts, and foster a new vision for medium-term growth and development' Zoellick said...

This publication is the final text of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa, following completion of the verification processes as requested