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Miller, Norman N. – American Universities Field Staff Reports, 1979
Described is the history of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) since its formation in 1972. Also included is an examination of UNEP's major programs and projects, and an assessment of the organization's problems and future prospects. The function of UNEP is to coordinate the management and assessment of the world's environment by…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Environmental Research, Global Approach
Mische, Patricia; And Others – 1979
The five articles in this booklet focus on positive social, political, and economic responses to world problems. The first article, "Earthscape: Transitions Toward World Order," by Patricia Mische, outlines major biological, historical, and cultural transformations which the world has undergone since the beginnings of recorded history and…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Ecology, Futures (of Society)
Ridker, Ronald G.; Cecelski, Elizabeth W. – 1979
To determine the current status and possible trends in the balance between global population growth and natural resources, the bulletin examines demands presented by population and economic growth at various periods throughout history. Periods examined are the recent past, the present to the year 2025, and the long term. Factors focused upon…
Descriptors: Bulletins, Depleted Resources, Ecology, Economic Factors
Connect, 1987
This document summarizes the proceedings of an international conference on environmental education which was organized jointly by Unesco and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The conference attracted 300 participants and observers from 80 countries, including experts and representatives of 15 international and national…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Ecological Factors, Economic Factors
