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SEI staff were authors of Chapter 2 Atmosphere of the Global Environment Outlook.
GEO-4 took on the challenge of integrating environment and development, with particular attention paid to the linkages between environmental state and human well-being. These linkages were assessed in the context of targets identified by the World Commission on Sustainable Development (Brundtland Commission), the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and other international environmental declarations and agreements.
GEO-4 showed that while some progress had been made, real progress towards sustainable development has been slow. GEO-4 calls for action in dealing with persistent environmental problems that undermine human well-being and development by moving the environment from the periphery to the core of decision making.
Download full report from UNEP (pdf, 28 Mbytes).
Further details on all GEO reports see UN GEO website
Mike Ashmore
Perspective / What a new goal for adaptation finance must have, to be sufficient, effective and equitable.
Event on 20 September in New York City / This side event at Summit of the Future Action Days will explore practical approaches to enhance long-term perspectives in sustainable decision-making.
Event on 26 September / Join the discussion on empowering public sector workers through innovative management for better development outcomes with Dan Honig.
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