Addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. It provides the basis for worldwide harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals and aims at enhancing the protection of human health and the environment during their handling, transport and use by ensuring that the information about their physical, health and environmental hazards is available.

Presents detailed data of 175 countries (or areas) with data on imports and exports by commodity and trading partner provided for approximateky 90 countries (or areas), representing more than 70% of world trade in 2014.

The African continent is undergoing highly significant demographic, economic, technological, environmental, urban and socio-political transitions. This report argues for a bold re-imagining of prevailing models in order to steer the ongoing transitions towards greater sustainability based on a thorough review of all available options.

Examines the progress towards the goal of gender equality has been made in the last two decades in most areas of concern. Through a life cycle approach, the publication reveals the challenges and opportunities faced by women during their different stages of life and based on where they reside.

Contains criteria, test methods and procedures to be used for classification of dangerous goods according to the provisions of Parts 2 and 3 of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations, as well as of chemicals presenting physical hazards according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.

Contains detailed tables showing international trade for 258 individual commodities and eleven world trade tables covering trade values and indices up to 2014. The information is based on data provided by approximately 175 countries (areas), representing more than 90% of world trade in 2014.

Provides quality and timely statistical data for the monitoring, evaluation, analysis, research, and promotion of intra-African trade. This seventh edition presents foreign trade data for all African countries for the period 2004 to 2012. Information on total, share, direction, and evolution of African trade is provided.

Comprehensive and timely estimates on global trends in family planning are critical for assessing current and future contraceptive demand and setting policy priorities to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and the realization of reproductive rights. This report presents a concise, descriptive analysis of levels and trends in key family planning indicators.

Offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The analytical framework considers the inter-linkages that affect the achievement of water security, energy security and food security through the lens of sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.