Final Report on the Framework Agreement for 2008–2009

Kick the Habit: A UN Guide to Climate Neutrality (English edition published in 2008; other language editions published in 2009) www.grida.no/publications/vg/kick/

A UNEP publication written and produced by GA for World Environment Day 2008. It shows how various levels of society can work towards climate neutrality. Written and reviewed by experts from many disciplines and various countries, the book is aimed at a broad audience, with solutions for individuals, small and large businesses, NGOs, international organizations, cities and countries. Language editions produced in 2009: French and Spanish (August) Russian and Chinese (November)

Water Storage: A Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation in the Himalayas www.grida.no/publications/himalaya/ebook1.aspx

A recent issue of ICIMOD’s Sustainable Mountain Development periodical that looks at the different dimensions of ‘storage’ in the Himalayan region in the context of climate change.

Khaidarkan Mercury - Addressing primary mercury mining in Kyrgyzstan www.grida.no/publications/rr/mercury/

Prepared by GA for UNEP and UNITAR, the publication outlines the situation regarding the world’s last known exporting mercury mine at Khaidarkan in southern Kyrgyzstan. For the past two years, significant efforts have been taking place at the international level to assist the Government of Kyrgyzstan and national and local stakeholders to consider options regarding the future of the mine and its associated infrastructure.