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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Harnessing Africa's Rich Natural Capital Tops Agenda at High-level African Conference on the Environment

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 17 April 2016

Sustainable use of Africa's natural capital could result in savings of up to $103 billion every year and drive Africa's economic growth. The need to sustainably harness Africa's vast reserves of natural capital will be among the top issues discussed by the ministers of the environment and high...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Review and Public Discussion of final draft of Forest Code

Masha Vinokurova created a new event | 14 April 2016

07 Apr

From 7 April 2016 to 8 April 2016
in TBD (Georgia)

Organised by Forest Policy Service, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resource Protection

Planned participants: Representatives of MoENRP, National Forest Agency, NGOs, Donors

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
IncoNet EaP Summer School on 'Energy Efficiency. International Project Management – from Theory to Practice.'

Stephanie Franke created a new event | 12 April 2016

13 Jun

From 13 June 2016 to 17 June 2016
in 1150 Vienna/ (Austria)

Organised by IncoNet EaP project

From the generation of the first project ideas to the successful implementation of projects in intercultural and multidisciplinary teams, the work of researchers and project managers involves a wide range of challenges. IncoNet EaP is running a summer school for young researchers and project...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
Green Talents 2016: Global Competition for Young Researchers in Sustainable Development – apply now!

Stephanie Franke posted Information | 12 April 2016

Скачать информацию на русском языке . Become a 'Green Talent', promote your research in Germany and benefit from an exclusive network of excellent green researchers! The competition aims to encourage 'Green Talents' from all over the world to cooperate with research institutions and companies in...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
Palau Could Completely Dry Up This Month Due To El Niño

David Walker posted Information | 8 April 2016

The Pacific nation of Palau is at risk of completely drying up this month, leaving locals scrambling to conserve water and government officials seeking emergency aid from neighboring countries. The island country, which is home to 18,000 residents and approximately 15,000 tourists a month, has been...

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Group: Building resilience of small island economies
Palau Could Completely Dry Up This Month Due To El Niño

David Walker posted Information | 8 April 2016

The Pacific nation of Palau is at risk of completely drying up this month, leaving locals scrambling to conserve water and government officials seeking emergency aid from neighboring countries. The island country, which is home to 18,000 residents and approximately 15,000 tourists a month, has been...

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Group: Building resilience of small island economies
EP Conference: Poachers or Protectors? Local Communities at the Frontline of Conservation

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) created a new event | 7 April 2016

20 Apr

From 20 April 2016
in Brussels (Belgium)

Organised by Pavel Poc (MEP, Chair of the European Parliament Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development”)

The aim of this event is to raise awareness amongst European policy makers of the complexity of wildlife management on the ground; bring a wide range of views on various approaches for conservation and sustainable use of wildlife; showcase effective approaches to community engagement in sustainable...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Poachers or Protectors? Local Communities at the Frontline of Conservation - What really drives wildlife trade, hunting and trafficking?

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document | 7 April 2016

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The aim of this event is to raise awareness amongst European policy makers of the complexity of wildlife management on the ground; bring a wide range of views on various approaches for conservation and sustainable use of wildlife; showcase effective approaches to community engagement in sustainable...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Radiation Effects and Sources

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document | 1 April 2016

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This publication is based on the major scientific reports of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) published in the last 25 years and aims to expand public knowledge on levels of exposure to ionizing radiation and possible associated effects. This...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Greening Peru's Economy

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 1 April 2016

Integrating green growth into development policies can help countries promote the efficient and environmentally sound use of resources while boosting green jobs. Peru has achieved significant economic growth in the ten years leading to 2014. However, this economic performance is considered...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development

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