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Sustainable Transport Action Plan for Montenegro
Determining Road Use Fee and Promoting Vehicle Renewal for Environmental Sustainability
This report is part of Sustainable Mobility and Smart Connectivity initiative, aimed at supporting selected countries in Central Asia, Caucasus and the Western Balkans in transitioning towards sustainable transport and better connectivity. It outlines national action plans designed to build the capacity of national stakeholders to implement sustainable mobility and smart connectivity policies. In collaboration with the Ministries, national stakeholders, and a national consultant, UNECE conducted an in-dept analysis to assess the current state of mobility sustainability and connectivity. The analysis identified key areas for improvement and, in agreement with national authorities, established priority areas for action. Based on these findings, the report proposes tailored actions plans and recommendations for Montenegro to follow in order to improve sustainability of transport sector.
Libro de bolsillo de las estadísticas mundiales 2025
El libro de bolsillo de las estadísticas mundiales es una compilación anual de indicadores clave de economía, sociales y de medio ambiente, presentados en perfiles de una página. Esta edición incluye perfiles de 30 regiones geográficas del mundo y de 232 países o areas.
Модельный план действий по обеспечению гендерного равенства: Инструментарий для обеспечения гендерного равенства в стандартах, регулировании и государственной службе
This publication provides a practical and actionable roadmap for public authorities, regulators, and quality infrastructure bodies seeking to integrate gender considerations into their organizational structures and outputs. Developed under the UNECE Trade subprogramme project on Mainstreaming Gender throughout Quality Infrastructure, the GAP Model Blueprint is the first of its kind in the UN system to directly target the intersection of gender equality and regulatory systems in trade, standards, metrology, accreditation, and conformity assessment. Gender equality remains a central pillar of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The publication builds on UNECE’s longstanding work on gender-responsive standards and the efforts of its Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies and its Team of Specialists on Gender-Responsive Standards. It represents a timely, concrete contribution to international efforts to make institutions more inclusive, effective, and equitable.
State of Climate in the Arab Region 2024
The Arab region had its hottest year on record in 2024, and the rate of warming has accelerated in recent decades, accompanied by more intense heatwaves and droughts as well as extreme rainfall and storms, according to the inaugural World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report on the State of the Climate in the Arab Region. These climate threats intersect with ongoing socio-economic challenges such as rapid urbanization, conflict, poverty, and population growth, highlighting the urgent need to build resilience, invest in risk reduction and water security. The State of the Climate in the Arab Region 2024 report was compiled by the WMO in partnership with the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia and the League of Arab States to inform decision-making in a climate vulnerable region which counts 15 of the world’s most water-scarce countries.
Программa по транспорту, окружающей среде и охране здоровья
Cтратегия в области транспорта, окружающей среды и охраны здоровья
На пятом Совещании высокого уровня по транспорту, окружающей среде и охране здоровья (Вена (в гибридном формате), 17 и 18 мая 2021 года) государства члены решили разработать с целью принятия в 2023 году всеобъемлющую обще европейскую стратегию в области транспорта, окружающей среды и охраны здоро вья, включая четкий план ее осуществления, для достижения согласованной кон цепции и организации дальнейшей работы ОПТОСОЗ.
Monthly Bulletin of Statistics, October 2025
Each issue of the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (MBS) presents current economic and social statistics for more than 200 countries and territories of the world. Written in French and English, it contains over 50 tables of monthly and/or annual and quarterly data on a variety of subjects illustrating important economic trends and developments, including population, prices, employment and earnings, energy, manufacturing, transport, construction, international merchandise trade and finance. The annual subscription rate for the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics in print includes access to the MBS Online.
Livre de poche des statistiques mondiales 2025
Le livre de poche des statistiques mondiales est un rapport annuel de compilation d’indicateurs clefs dans les domaines économiques, sociaux et environnementaux présenté en portraits d’une page. Cette édition comprend les profils de 30 régions géographiques mondiales et 232 pays ou zones.
Trade Policies to Advance National Climate Plans
Guide for Policymakers
To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, parties are required to prepare, communicate, and update their successive Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) every five years, aiming for the highest possible ambition. NDCs represent each country's commitment to reducing emissions, adapting to climate impacts, and promoting sustainable development. The first global stock-take under the Paris Agreement, which concluded in December 2023 at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), noted significant, albeit insufficient, progress toward the goals of the Paris Agreement. It called for a comprehensive transformation across all sectors, which is essential to lowering emissions, strengthening resilience, and mobilizing resources in a just and sustainable manner to accelerate and enhance efforts to meet the agreed-upon goals. Addressing the challenges of climate change requires a comprehensive and integrated approach that connects climate policy with broader economic and development strategies. Effective climate action needs to be closely linked to human capital development, industrial strategy, climate policy—including carbon pricing as part of the policy mix available to countries—and climate-aligned trade and investment policies. Moreover, integrating climate ambitions into national and subnational development plans, economic strategies, and sectoral policies is essential for promoting policy coherence and maximizing synergies between climate action, economic growth, and social development. In this context, international trade plays a critical role in advancing the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the SDGs. It facilitates access to environmentally friendly goods and services, technology, and knowledge—particularly those essential for the implementation of NDCs and mitigation and adaptation plans—while supporting the development of climate-resilient and resource-efficient value chains. This guide provides policymakers with a six-step process to better integrate trade-related measures into NDCs.
国际法委员会年鉴 2016年 第二卷 第一部分
The International Law Commission was established in 1947 with a view to carrying out the responsibility of the General Assembly, under article 13(1)(a) of the Charter of the United Nations, to “initiate studies and make recommendations for the purpose of ... encouraging the progressive development of international law and its codification.” Since its first session in 1949, the Commission has considered a wide-range of topics of international law and made a number of proposals for its codification and progressive development, some of which have served as the basis for the subsequent adoption of major multilateral treaties. The Yearbook of the International Law Commission contains the official records of the Commission and is an indispensable tool for the preservation of the legislative history of the documents emanating from the Commission, as well as for the teaching, study, dissemination and wider appreciation of the efforts undertaken by the Commission in the progressive development of international law and its codification. Volume II (Part One) reproduces the edited versions of the official documents considered by the Commission at the respective annual session.
Programme paneuropéen sur les transports, la santé et l’environnement
Stratégie en matière de transports, de santé et d’environnement
À la cinquième Réunion de haut niveau sur les transports, la santé et l’environnement (Vienne (modalités hybrides), 17 et 18 mai 2021), les États membres avaient décidé d’élaborer une stratégie paneuropéenne globale sur les transports, la santé et l’environnement assortie d’un plan d’exécution précis afin de réaliser leur ambition commune et d’orienter les travaux futurs du Programme paneuropéen sur les transports, la santé et l’environnement (PPE-TSE). Le Comité directeur du PPE-TSE a adopté la stratégie à sa vingt-deuxième session (Genève, 28-30 octobre 2024) et a demandé au secrétariat de la publier en anglais, en français et en russe.
2025 Global Compact on Refugees Indicator Report
The Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) Indicator Report tracks progress towards achieving the four objectives of the GCR. This year, 2025, sees the launch of the third GCR Indicator Report, which builds on insights from previous editions and draws on data from the 16 GCR indicators to provide a comprehensive analysis of both progress made and challenges encountered in implementing the Compact. Additionally, the report provides evidence-based examples of how the Compact has impacted refugee responses worldwide. The findings of this report will inform the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) Progress Review in December 2025. The report highlights some progress seen across the four objectives and emphasizes how impactful collective action can be, and how crucial it is to maintain momentum in implementing the Global Compact on Refugees. Data availability is improving, supporting more informed policies. However, these gains are at risk due to declining funding and weakening international solidarity.
International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics 2025
The International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics 2025 highlights the resilience and transformation of global industry amid a year marked by geopolitical tensions, supply chain restructuring, protectionist measures, and the push for sustainability. Despite these challenges, industry remains a key driver of economic growth, with manufacturing expanding by 2.9 per cent in 2024. Middle-income economies led the way, strengthening their role in global value chains and investing in innovation-driven industries. The Yearbook reports that while manufacturing value added continues to grow, employment gains remain uneven, particularly for women and youth, as automation and artificial intelligence reshape production. On sustainability, encouraging progress shows that many economies are decoupling industrial growth from carbon emissions, though low-income economies face barriers to adopting cleaner technologies. UNIDO emphasizes the importance of reliable industrial statistics to guide evidence-based policymaking. The Yearbook calls for strategic investments, strong partnerships, and sound policies to ensure industrialization advances climate goals, fosters innovation, and creates opportunities for all, building a more inclusive and resilient future.
Treaty Series 3217
In accordance with Article 102 of the Charter and the relevant General Assembly Resolutions, every treaty and international agreement registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat since 1945 is published in the United Nations Treaty Series. At present, the collection includes about 30,000 treaties reproduced in their authentic languages, together with translations into English and French, as necessary.
تقرير التنمية الاجتماعية الثالث
عدم إهمال أحد: إدماج الفئات المهمشة: في بعض البلدان العربية
سُجل تقدم اجتماعي غير مسبوق في مختلف أنحاء العالم في العقود القليلة الماضية حيث انخفضت مستويات الفقر انخفاضاً ملحوظاً. ولكن تبيّن أن هذا التقدم متفاوتٌ، فاللامساواة الاجتماعية والاقتصادية لا تزال قائمة، لا بل تفاقمت، في العديد من البلدان. ولا تزال المجموعات المُهمّشة تواجه عقبات جمّة تحول دون مشاركتها الكاملة والحقيقية في الحياة الاقتصادية والاجتماعية والثقافية والسياسية. ولرصد أمثلة واقعية من المنطقة العربية، يقدّم هذا التقرير ثلاث دراسات حالة من مصر (سكان المقابر في مدينة القاهرة) وتونس (سكان ولايات القصرين والقيروان وسيدي بوزيد في إقليم الوسط الغربي) ولبنان (سكان حي باب التبانة في مدينة طرابلس)، حيث تعرضت تلك المناطق لتهميش مزمن، ويعاني القاطنون فيها من إقصاء شديد ومن إهمال السلطات المحلية والحكومات لمطالبهم الحياتية وحاجاتهم التنموية. وينطلق التقرير من مبدأ “عدم إهمال أحد” الذي ترتكز عليه خطة التنمية المستدامة لعام 2030، حيث تعهد المجتمع الدولي بضمان أن يشمل الازدهار الجميع وبالوصول أولاً إلى الفئات الأكثر تهميشاً وفقراً. كما يستند إلى الإطار الذي اقترحه برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي بعنوان “ما معنى عدم إهمال أحد” للمساعدة في تحقيق خطة 2030. ويقدم التقرير توصيات بشأن السياسات الكفيلة بمعالجة مسألة إقصاء الفئات المجتمعية المُهمَشة، ويدعو إلى اعتماد نهج شمولي في صنع السياسات الاجتماعية، وإلى إصلاح المؤسسات التي تمارس التمييز والإقصاء بحق بعض شرائح المجتمع، مع تحديد تدابير مُوجهة لمعالجة العقبات الجوهرية التي تحول دون النهوض بالفئات الاجتماعية المحرومة أو المهمشة أو المُستَبعدة.
Recommandation L : Modèle international de conformité des produits et services fondé sur la coopération transnationale en matière de réglementation de la conformité et des essais
La présente Recommandation fournit des orientations sur la manière d’établir un arrangement réglementaire commun (ARC), c’est-à-dire un mécanisme que les pays peuvent adopter à titre volontaire pour faciliter l’harmonisation des réglementations relatives aux produits et éviter de répéter certains contrôles de conformité. La présente recommandation a été approuvée pour la première fois en 2001 et révisée en 2015. La révision actuelle clarifie le modèle international, conçu pour soutenir la conformité des produits ainsi que des services, et fournit des orientations supplémentaires concernant l’inclusion des services dans son champ d’application. L’annexe, qui contient le modèle d’Accord Commun de Réglementation (ACR), a été simplifiée par la suppression de la section distincte sur les normes internationales – ces références sont désormais intégrées directement dans les parties pertinentes du texte.
Recommendation M: Use of Market Surveillance Infrastructure as a Complementary Means to Protect Users against Counterfeit Goods
Recommendation M suggests to governments to explore the possibility, wherever feasible and where the national legal framework permits, to involve their market surveillance authorities in the fight against counterfeit goods – in a complementary way to existing national legal mechanisms. Recommendation M was first approved in 2007. The current version is aligned with United Nations General Assembly and United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) updated guidance on consumer protection and other relevant references and have integrated a more assertive and action-oriented language. It further provides guidance to demonstrate how implementers can comply with the recommended practices.
Social and Economic Situation of Palestinian Women and Girls: July 2022–June 2024
The report reviews the situation of Palestinian women and girls in the Occupied Palestinian Territory from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024, focusing on their political, social, economic and human rights. The security and political context are assessed, which deteriorated at an alarming rate during the reporting period, with devastating consequences for women’s rights to life, security and protection. The report describes the unprecedented Israeli war on Gaza since 7 October 2023, which has resulted in an escalation of humanitarian and protection crises, with further ramifications for the West Bank, including far-reaching impacts on women and girls. The analysis also focuses on life under occupation in the West Bank, emphasizing the severe consequences for women and girls of movement restrictions, increased arrests and raids. Positive achievements in the advancement of the rights of Palestinian women and girls during the reporting period are also highlighted. Lastly, recommendations are proposed for decision makers, encompassing a broad range of gender-sensitive legal and institutional reforms along with economic and social policy reforms targeting Palestinian women and girls. The report calls for urgent action for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the occupation in line with international law.
Вызовы и приоритеты в области повышения ценовой доступности жилья в регионе ЕЭК ООН
This study was based on the main outcomes of the 2024 survey on improving housing affordability and climate neutrality in the UNECE region. It identifies the role of housing costs in explaining the lack of housing affordability through comprehensive data analysis. The study presents empirical evidence related to various household situations, such as poverty, housing tenancy and household type, using academically accepted measures to estimate housing affordability with real data. The study also offers recommendations and best practices for improving housing affordability.
Recommendation L: International Model for Product/Service Conformity Based on Transnational Regulatory Cooperation
Recommendation L provides guidance on how to establish a common regulatory arrangement (CRA) which is a voluntary mechanism that countries can adopt in order to help harmonize product regulations and reduce redundant conformity verifications. Recommendation L was first approved in 2001 and revised in 2015. The current revision clarifies the international model, intended to support conformity of both products and services, and provides additional guidance on the inclusion of services within its scope. The annex contains the international model of a Common Regulatory Arrangement (CRA).
Guide for Establishing a Governance Framework for Digital Government in the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean
ECLAC Methodologies No. 8
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has stated on several occasions that information and communication technologies (ICT) are not in themselves the answer to achieving efficiency and effectiveness in the public system, but that other key elements must be considered in order to achieve the objectives. This is why the importance of institutional, cultural, regulatory, technical, organisational and leadership elements that contribute to consolidating the digital development of governments has been emphasised. To this end, it is essential to have a robust and applied model of digital governance, as presented in this guide, which allows for the necessary transformations to be made, both in the area of public service provision and in terms of progress in innovation and productive development.