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September 11, 2024United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Good practice on ecolabels and sustainable public procurement: Sustainable public procurement policies, ecolabels and environmental certifications

This series of 20 good practices reflects experiences on ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, or the joint use of...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Region(s)
Global
Sector(s)
Environmental Services
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Resource
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September 6, 2024German Development Cooperation (GIZ)

Making GPP mandatory - Prerequisites and success factors for mandatory public procurement of green products

Green Public Procurement (GPP) has long been recognised as a potential tool for reducing the environmental impact of...

Organisation
German Development Cooperation (GIZ)
Type
Research and Studies
Region(s)
Asia/Pacific
Sector(s)
Public Procurement
Environmental Services
Financial Sector
Resource
August 18, 2024Gauge Architecture

A Government Sustainable Building Rating Tool?

Developing countries often have significant public building backlogs. Buildings such as schools, colleges, clinics, and...

Organisation
Gauge Architecture
Type
Research and Studies
Region(s)
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Middle East
Sector(s)
Water
Environmental Services
Energy
Buildings and construction
Resource
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August 18, 2024Gauge Architecture

Designing School Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Water-Scarce Developing Countries

Eighty-eight per cent of deaths caused by diarrheal disease are attributed to a lack of water and inadequate sanitation (WHO...

Organisation
Gauge Architecture
Type
Research and Studies
Region(s)
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
Sector(s)
Water
Public Procurement
Environmental Services
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Health
Buildings and construction
Resource
August 7, 2024United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Good practice on ecolabels and sustainable public procurement: Integrating ecolabels, certifications and sustainable public procurement in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans

This series of 20 good practices reflects experiences on ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, or the joint use of...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Communications Material
Region(s)
Global
Sector(s)
Buildings and construction
Education
Resource
July 30, 2024RMIT University

Investigating Residential Building Materials in a Circular Economy: An Australian Perspective

The circular economy plays a key role in the wider transition to a low-carbon built environment. Materials are critical in...

Organisation
RMIT University
Type
Research and Studies
Region(s)
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Global
Sector(s)
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education
Resource
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July 30, 2024RMIT University

Reviewing the critical factors for circular building design and construction

Buildings and associated stock have a negative environmental impact during construction and operation. The transition of the...

Organisation
RMIT University
Type
Research and Studies
Region(s)
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Global
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sector(s)
Food & Beverage
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Resource
July 26, 2024United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Good practice on ecolabels and sustainable public procurement: The adoption of biodiversity conservation criteria by ecolabels and certification schemes

This series of 20 good practices reflects experiences on ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, or the joint use of...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Communications Material
Region(s)
Global
Sector(s)
Environmental Services
Consumer Goods
Resource
July 11, 2024United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Good practice on ecolabels and sustainable public procurement: Government strategies to educate the public procurement ecosystem about sustainable practices

This series of 20 good practices reflects experiences on ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, or the joint use of...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Region(s)
Global
Sector(s)
Public Procurement
Environmental Services
Consumer Goods
Education
Resource
July 11, 2024United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Good practice on ecolabels and sustainable public procurement: Ecolabels and certifications strategies to educate consumers and companies about sustainability

This series of 20 good practices reflects experiences on ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, or the joint use of...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Region(s)
Global
Sector(s)
Public Procurement
Environmental Services
Consumer Goods
Education
Resource
June 27, 2024United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Good practice on ecolabels and sustainable public procurement: Implementation of an e-catalogue with sustainable products and services

This series of 20 good practices reflects experiences on ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, or the joint use of...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Region(s)
Global
Sector(s)
Environmental Services
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Resource
June 18, 2024United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Good practice on ecolabels and sustainable public procurement: Implementation of an e-marketplace of sustainable products and services

This series of 20 good practices reflects experiences on ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, or the joint use of...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Communications Material
Sector(s)
Consumer Goods