Programme Publications
- Taking Stock and Moving Forward: the UNIDO-UNEP National Cleaner Production Centres: a summary of the achievements of the global NCPC programme and outlook on challenges and opportunities ahead to scale-up and mainstream Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production in developing and transition countries
- Joint UNIDO-UNEP Programme on Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production in Developing and Transition Countries: a brief synopsis of the joint UNIDO-UNEP Programme that supports the NCPCs to scale-up and mainstream resource efficiency and cleaner production
- Resource Productivity for Climate Action: showing how the productive use of resources is essential for climate change mitigation and adaptation in industry and explaining the role of National Cleaner Production Centres in promoting climate action and innovation
- Green Industry Newsletter: a special issue dedicated to Cleaner Production
- Independent Evaluation of the UNIDO – UNEP Cleaner Production Programme: detailed report of the independent evaluation of the NCPC programme conducted in 2007-2008. The evaluation was based on review of programme strategy and management, self-evaluation by all NCPC directors and independent in country reviews in 18 programme countries. The programme’s performance in fostering the uptake of CP methods, policies and techniques was evaluated against key evaluation criteria including: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, ownership and capacity development. Its integrated set of conclusions and recommendations focused on identifying complementary leverage points for developing and achieving the greater potential of the joint programme and the emerging global network
- Changing Production Patterns: Learning from the Experience of National Cleaner Production Centres (NCPCs): words of wisdom from NCPC Directors which provide guidance to those wanting to learn from the experiences, both positive and negative, of the UNIDO/UNEP National Cleaner Production Centres. Topics include: Setting up an NCPC, NCPC activities, Integrating Cleaner Production, Financial sustainability, and frequently asked questions