Industry as a Partner for Sustainable Development: Coal

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dc.contributor.authorWorld Coal Institute
dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-21T16:16:31Z
dc.date.available2019-08-21T16:16:31Z
dc.date.issued2002
dc.descriptionThis report provides policy makers, non governmental organisations and coal industry members with an overview of the coal sector’s progress in implementing sustainable development principles in preparation for the World Summit on Sustainable Development. It reviews global coal markets, reserves, production, trade and industry structure, highlighting the growing role of transnational companies. The document examines coal’s economic, social and environmental contributions, including employment, electricity access, mine safety, small scale mining and emissions. It assesses measures such as voluntary initiatives, education and skill development, technology transfer, information management and regulatory instruments. The report identifies key areas for improvement, emphasising leadership, transparency, cleaner technologies and strengthened co operation to advance sustainability across regions.en
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dc.identifier.isbn92-807-2180-1
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29562
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number80 pages
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectcoal
dc.subjectcoal industry
dc.subjectcoal mining
dc.subjecteconomic development
dc.subjecteducational development
dc.subjectenergy conservation
dc.subjectenergy efficiency
dc.subjectfossil fuel
dc.subjectenvironmental impact assessment
dc.subjectsustainable development
dc.subjecttechnology transfer
dc.subject.sdgSDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
dc.titleIndustry as a Partner for Sustainable Development: Coalen
dc.typeTechnical report

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