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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"Partners against Wildlife Crime" project (EU-CWT) Highlights 2019-2020

Etienne Delattre posted Information | 9 May 2021

The “Partners Against Wildlife Crime” Project is a EU-funded Action implemented through a consortium of 12 partner organizations. Its aim is to disrupt illicit supply chains from source to market for tiger, Asian elephant, Siamese rosewood and freshwater turtles. Here are its highlights for the...

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Group: Biodiversity for Life
Reducing energy costs and respecting the environment in Kabul

Susanne Müller posted Information | 5 May 2021

After the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001, Kabul became one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a ten-fold increase in population. Today, the city is home to over 4 million people. This growth, however, has led to an immense strain on urban planning efforts, public services and...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Webinar｜In conversation: Rights-based approaches for forest protection initiatives

Benjamin Ichou created a new event | 29 April 2021

12 May

From 12 May 2021
Organised by Brainforest, ClientEarth, Comptoir Juridique Junior, Heritage and Partners Associates, RAIN, Tropenbos Ghana

In conversation: Rights-based approaches for forest protection initiatives Diverse perspectives on the development of solid benefit sharing and community contracting Wednesday 12th May | 10:00 am – 11.30 am (BST) | Via Zoom Register from here Initiatives aimed at tackling the climate crisis...

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Group: Sustainable Forests for the Future
How Restoration Can Support a Healthy Climate, Economy and Planet

Alexa Froger updated the event | 23 April 2021

29 Apr

From 29 April 2021
Organised by CPF

Invitation to webinar: How Restoration Can Support a Healthy Climate, Economy and Planet WHEN: 29 April 2021, 13:00-17:25 (BONN, GMT+2) Register here One of the most promising solutions to land degradation is restoration, which aims to regain ecological functionality and enhance human well-being in...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Presentation of UNEP’s “Making Peace With Nature” Report to EU Officials

Alexa Froger updated the Information | 23 April 2021

The EU and UNEP speak with one voice: “We need transformative change in order to effectively address the trio planetary crises.” Presentation of UNEP’s “Making Peace With Nature” Report to EU Officials On April 16, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) presented the Synthesis Assessment report “...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Turning the Tide on Deforestation - virtual CPF side event at UNFF16

Alexa Froger updated the event | 23 April 2021

27 Apr

From 27 April 2021
Organised by CPF

Turning the Tide on Deforestation - virtual CPF side event at UNFF16 Save the date Tuesday, 27 April 2021 ; 1:30 pm-2:45 pm EDT New York time; 19:30-20:45 CEST Rome time Registration : Register here for the event Forests are key to realizing the 2030 Agenda, as they are a source of sustainable...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Karsten WEITZENEGGER commented on information | 22 April 2021

Dear Members

Hi Ziad, Thanks for re-opening this Group. I would like to encourage the other members to join me in managing the Group. Please bring in additional partners. Don't mess with EU Login, it works better now. ;-) Best Karsten

Group: Local Economic Developers (LED)
Dear Members

Ziad Abbasi posted Information | 22 April 2021

Hi, Hope all is well. Please who can volunteer, to keep our group rolling and active. All ideas and comments are welcome. Thanks Ziad

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Group: Local Economic Developers (LED)
European Commission and UN Environment Programme agree to reinforce cooperation on tackling the climate, biodiversity, and pollution crises

Alexa Froger posted Information | 20 April 2021

Brussels / Nairobi, 26 February 2021 A stronger focus on the promotion of circular economy, the protection of biodiversity and the fight against pollution lie at the heart of a new agreement signed on 26 February 2021 for enhanced cooperation between the European Commission (EC) and the UN...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
E-newsletter: Enforcing environmental treaties’ implementation in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Countries. 3rd ACP-MEAs 3 Digest

Alexa Froger updated the Document | 19 April 2021

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is pleased to present you the third issue of the ACP MEAs 3 Digest that provides a collation of key information through this Digest on issues related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), environmental governance, sustainable development...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development

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