Environment & green economy

A healthy environment and equitable access to ecosystem goods and services are crucial for sustainable development, but they are increasingly threatened. To improve lives around the globe for the long term, we must change our relationship with the environment: growth and sustainability can go hand in hand if this imperative is met at all levels. An inclusive green economy offers a possible pathway.

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The Reference Document on 'The inclusive green economy in EU development cooperation' is now available.

Isabelle DEMOLIN updated the Information | 4 October 2018

The document responds to calls for more guidance on the green economy and on lessons learnt, received during the recent evaluation of EU international cooperation on sustainable consumption and production . It aims to promote a better understanding of the green economy, give policy and operational...

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The Inclusive Green Economy in EU Development Cooperation

Diane KELECOM updated the Document | 28 September 2018

mn-06-18-072-en-n.pdf 4.33 MB

An innovative approach at the intersection of the EU’s Planet, People and Prosperity objectives Tools and Methods Series Reference Document n°25 Reference Document No 25, 'The inclusive green economy in EU development cooperation', provides policy and operational guidance on cooperation on the...

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Towards a more efficient, disaster-resilient and environmentally friendly health sector in Belize

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun uploaded a new Document | 11 September 2018

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Due to Belize’s geographic location, the country is at risk of water-related hazards such as floods, storms, cyclones, hurricanes and droughts. It is therefore essential that health care facilities be properly prepared and equipped to remain operational before, during and after a natural disaster...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Lesotho National Climate Change Policy Implementation Strategy (CCPIS)

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun uploaded a new Document | 4 September 2018

lesotho_ccpis_-2017.pdf 1.75 MB

The National Climate Change Policy Implementation Strategy (CCPIS) is aimed to affect the implementation of Lesotho's Climate Change Policy (2017-2027). It identifies action guidelines to build a climate resilient society and promote green development pathways by mainstreaming and integrating...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Green Development News, Issue # 8

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun posted Information | 20 August 2018

The eight edition of Green Development News is out with the recent developments of the European Union in the field of environment, biodiversity, forestry, climate change and green economy. Green Development News (EN ) Green Development News (FR) Please send us your feedback in the space below, your...

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Tcharbuahbokengo NFINN commented on an event | 10 August 2018

1st Forum of the GMES and Africa Support Programme

Dear Tsegaye, Kindly awaiting the detail information of the forum. Thanks Tcharbuahbokengo NFINN

Project: GMES- Global Monitoring for Environment and Security
Greenhouse gases linked to degrading plastic

Diane KELECOM posted Information | 6 August 2018

Have you ever heard "if you can't re-use it, don't use it"? Well this sentence makes even more sense with the findings of a young researcher team in Hawaii, led by Sarah-Jeanne Royer. In an unexpected discovery, the team identified certain plastics emitting greenhouse gases that are are...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Inside the SWITCH side-event at High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Isabelle DEMOLIN updated the Information | 20 July 2018

The EU SWITCH programme: A contribution to SDG12 and the Implementation of the 10YFP Organised by the SWITCH to Green Facility , in collaboration with three SWITCH partner countries (Uganda, Thailand and Jordan), the SWITCH Regional Programmes ( Asia , Mediterranean and Africa ), and the One Planet...

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The Governance of Forests Initiatives Indicator Guidance Manual

Greg Armstrong uploaded a new Document | 17 July 2018

governance_indicators_in_results-based_management.pdf 1.76 MB

From The Results-Based Management Websites Review This indicator development manual is useful not just for those working on governance of forests and environmental issues, but for anyone who is interested in the details of how to develop and document workable governance indicators.

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Newsletter

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun updated the WIKI page | 16 July 2018

The Green Development News is a quarterly publication produced and promoted by members of our capacity4dev group with the aim to raise awareness and enhance cooperation on environmental themes (environmental mainstreaming, biodiversity, green economy, forestry, climate change). If you are...

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