“One Planet, Many People: Atlas of Our Changing Environment” recently released by UNEP provides a comprehensive, visual presentation of scientifically verifiable information about changes in the global environment, shown through state-of-the-art remote sensing technology. A collection of 405 Powerpoint slides divided into Regional and Thematic sets covering the following 11 contemporary and dynamic themes: Introduction to the Planet, People and Planet, Atmosphere, Coastal Areas, Urban Areas, Water and Lakes, Forests, Cropland, Grassland, Tundra and Polar Areas and Extreme Events – and 6 geographical regions – Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America and Polar Regions

The Atlas is available o­nline for downloading here

This presentation of environmental hotspots and issues is based primarily o­n satellite imagery taken over 30 years showing how human actions and geophysical activities have changed various parts of the world. Examples include the shrinking ice in the Arctic, melting glaciers, growth of cities like Las Vegas, forest loss in the Amazon, and the decline of the Aral Sea and Lake Chad.  Satellite images found in the 334-page hard-bound Atlas are packaged in this Powerpoint presentation format to facilitate the use of imagery by environmental policy makers, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, academics, teachers and citizens interested in using this material to visually demonstrate the changes resulting from natural processes and human-induced activities.

For more information you may contact Mr Jim Sniffen Information Officer/ UNEP
tel: +1-212-963-8094/8210, info@nyo.unep.org www.nyo.unep.org

Source: News list of the International Center for Sustainable Development

Updated on 7/19/2006 2:18:54 PM.