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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Technical Resource Series 3: Towards a Common Understanding of REDD+ under the UNFCCC

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document | 27 January 2017

redd_under_the_unfccc_hq.6_713128.pdf 31.84 MB

The UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations Collaborative Initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries. Launched in 2008, it builds on the convening role and technical expertise of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Erik Solheim encourages positive can-do attitude at EU Summit on Sustainable Development

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 26 January 2017

On 20 December 2016, Head of UN Environment Erik Solheim took part in the European Commissions’ High-Level Policy Summit: " Europe's Response to Sustainability Challenges – Delivering the 2030 Agenda " hosted by The European Political Strategy Centre (EPSC). The Summit, under the patronage of First...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
DEVCO Week on environment with two dedicated seminars to environment and wildlife trafficking

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun updated the Information | 24 January 2017

DEVCO C2 unit is organising a Week on environment starting on February 6. During this week, 2 seminars will take place: a 3 days’ session on “Implementing the Environmental Dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” , and a 2 days’ session on “ The EU Action Plan against Wildlife...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
National Conference on RECP project under EaP GREEN in Moldova

Tatiana Chernyavskaya created a new event | 23 January 2017

02 Feb

From 2 February 2017
in Chisinau (Moldova)

Organised by UNIDO

Final National Conference of UNIDO Resrouce Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) Demonstration Component under Greening Economies in the European Union's Eastern Partnership Countries (EaP GREEN) Programme financed by the European Union will be organized in Chisinau, Moldova as one of six...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
GCCA+ at European Commission EDD2017 (Lab-debate on June 8 ; Stand 66 on June 7-8)

Christophe Legrand created a new event | 23 January 2017

07 Jun

From 7 June 2017 to 8 June 2017
in Brussels (Belgium)

Come and join the GCCA+ community at GCCA+ Lab debate on June 8 at 13:30 on " The role of CSOs supporting climate change and sustainable development agenda " Visit Stand 66, the EU DEVCO Environment and Climate change facilities stand, including the GCCA+ initiative, showcasing their contribution...

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Group: GCCA+ Community
Views from the Field: In Conversation with the EU Ambassador to Haiti

Capacity4dev Team updated the Article | 13 January 2017

Haiti has struggled to recover from a devastating earthquake in 2010 which exacerbated existing development challenges. Ambassador Vincent Degert discusses how development and humanitarian actors are working together to build resilience on the island in the face of continued threats. He also...

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DEVCO launches three development cooperation programmes with UNEP

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun posted Information | 13 January 2017

On 20 December 2016, the European Commission and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) held a High Level Meeting to continue a dialogue on common areas of interest, framed around thematic policy discussions. UNEP is one of the key partners for the EU on environmental issues and the go-to...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Call for Applications for the 2017 SAG-SEED Awards NOW OPEN

Isabelle DEMOLIN posted Information | 11 January 2017

Eco-inclusive Start-up Enterprises can Submit Their Candidacy by 08 March 2017 Eco-inclusive start-up enterprises that are solving pressing local issues by integrating social and environmental benefits into their business models can apply for the 2017 SEED Awards, which opened for nominations today...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Call_FR

Isabelle DEMOLIN uploaded a new Document | 11 January 2017

appel_a_candidatures_pour_les_prix_sag_seed_2017_fr.pdf 375.75 KB

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Call_EN

Isabelle DEMOLIN uploaded a new Document | 11 January 2017

call_for_applications_sag_seed_2017_en.pdf 349.46 KB

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy

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