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T1 Draft Report on Appropriate Technology within the United Nations System: Background Paper
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 appropriate technology
K1 environmentally sound technology
K1 housing
K1 urbanization
K1 health
K1 education
K1 energy conservation
K1 agriculture
K1 food production
K1 animal resource
K1 breeding stock
K1 water resource
K1 water conservation
K1 water management
K1 agroindustry
K1 industrial waste
YR 1978
FD 1978
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29934
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29934
NO This draft report provides an overview of the conceptual frameworks, policies, and activities related to environmentally sound and appropriate technology within the UN system as of 1978. It examines the diverse interpretations of "appropriate technology" across agencies, highlighting the lack of consensus while emphasizing common goals such as resource efficiency, employment generation, and environmental sustainability. The document reviews sector-specific initiatives—from housing and health to agriculture and industry—showcasing efforts to adapt technologies to local needs. It also underscores UNEP's catalytic role in fostering inter-agency coordination and building a global network of institutions to promote these technologies. The report serves as a foundational background paper for thematic joint programming, aiming to align UN-wide strategies with the objectives of ecological balance and socio-economic development.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 20, 2026