2017 Report on the State of the Ecology and Environment in China contains information about the overall improvements China made in terms of ecological aspects. The report suggests that China has made an immense improvement in air, water, and soil pollution prevention control and promotion of environmental protection. With the aim to pursue green development China is reinforcing environmental supervision and law enforcement and has deepened and implemented measures on ecological environmental protection reform.
China's carbon intensity has declined by 46% compared to 2005, already exceeding 2020 target. Non-fossil energy accounted for 13.8% of primary energy consumption, afforestation and forest protection continued and the ability to adapt to climate change has been continuously enhanced. The continued improved institutional mechanisms in addressing climate change have increased the awareness of climate change in the whole society. China's Policies and Actions for Addressing Climate Change helps all interested people fully understand China's policies and actions, their performances, and effects in addressing climate change since 2017.
Guyana's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2012-2020) was prepared through a process involving extensive desk research of documents, meetings with key sector stakeholders, international and national NGOs, the private sector and a national consultation exercise. The plan sets out the vision, the roles, the duties and obligations of the state and its citizens and actions to protect, conserve, use sustainably and share equitably the benefits arising from biodiversity.
Prepared to present it to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) Guyana's Fifth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity covers the period 2011 to 2014 and describes actions taken by Guyana to conserve and sustainably manage its diversity and how these actions are contributing to the achievement of the UNBCD strategic goals and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets of the updated strategic plan for biodiversity 2011-2020.
Guyana Climate Change Action Plan seeks to address commitments of Guyana to the Convention by formulating national programme containing measures to mitigate climate change by addressing anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of all greenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol, and measures to facilitate adequate adaptation to climate change.
Guyana State of the Environment Report 2016 presents a critical analysis of the current specific condition of the country's environment; the pressures and drivers; the management interventions initiatives and systems in place to address environmental concerns, and their impacts.
After the social, economic and political turmoil, Kyrgyzstan as a country is undergoing important changes that will shape the future of the country. Until now Kyrgyz do not have clearly defined target indicators shared by the people. With the intent to share the same value the National Sustainable Development Council of Kyrgyz Republic proposes its vision of the nation's future in the report National Sustainable Development Strategy for the Kyrgyz Republic.
The report Poverty-Environment Initiative (PEI) Nepal Programme Framework entails Nepal's situation analysis that is expected to help PEI's objectives to integrate climate change and environmental aspects into national and local level planning. It includes key outputs and activities carried out by PEI to integrate pro-poor environmental measures in national planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes.
Jordan Decentralized Wastewater Management Policy reflects the wide spectrum of decentralized wastewater management and the many tasks necessary for the successful implementation and sustainable operation. This policy intends to expand wastewater management by implementing the practice of recycling and reusing water beyond the existing conventional wastewater service system.
The policy report Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the Water Sector Policy is intended to serve as a tool for implementing an ambitious national program to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy usage in the water sector. If adhered, the policy guideline is expected to boost Jordan's energy autonomy by improving cost recovery, ensuring more productive use of energy, and reducing carbon emissions.