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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UNEP Inquiry Kicks Off the Year of Green Finance

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 13 January 2016

The inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System (UNEP Inquiry) is organizing two events in London and Washington D.C. to explore how policy is being used to align the financial system with sustainable development. The Inquiry has been initiated by UNEP to advance policy options to...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
POLIMP "Climate Policy Database"

POLIMP EU Project uploaded a new Document | 12 January 2016

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This document presents the POLIMP “Climate Policy Database”. The developed platform facilitates the search of information related to climate policies based on specific keywords, which in turn l owers the barrier for data re-use and integration . The document summarizes the objectives of the Climate...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
Expertise in environmental protection in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and beyond - the Advisory Assistance Programme

Stephanie Franke posted Information | 5 January 2016

Germany's 'Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety' (BMUB) is responsible for a wide range of government policies reflected in its name. Since 2000, BMUB’s Advisory Assistance Programme (AAP) has supported the countries of Central and Eastern Europe,...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
2nd ENSPOL Policy Brief: State of the art in alternative policies to European Energy Efficiency Obligation schemes

ENSPOL Energy Saving Policies and Energy Efficiency Obligation Schemes uploaded a new Document | 5 January 2016

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2 nd ENSPOL Policy Brief: “ State of the Art in Alternative Policies to European Energy Efficiency Obligation Schemes ” ENSPOL has the pleasure to announce the publication of the 2 nd issue of ENSPOL Policy Brief entitled “ State of the art in alternative policies to European Energy Efficiency...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
Climate change could torpedo development work

Capacity4dev Team created a new Article | 21 December 2015

Climate change is a global issue, but it undoubtedly affects some more than others. The poorest populations are worst affected by droughts, floods and failed harvests. They are also least responsible for the carbon emissions which cause them. Without ambitious policies to tackle inequality and...

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CSR in Africa Awards

Diane KELECOM updated the event | 15 December 2015

26 Nov

From 26 November 2014
in Brussels (Belgium)

Organised by EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce

*EUACC 1st edition of the CSR in Africa Awards Ceremony*

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Group: European Year for Development 2015 Stakeholders
Consultative Dialogue: Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) for manufacturing sector in Ukraine

Diane KELECOM updated the event | 15 December 2015

22 May

From 22 May 2015
in Kyiv (Ukraine)

Organised by UNIDO

A consultative dialogue is called to explore the relevance and benefits of RECP in Ukraine, in the context of national development objectives and business interests, with a view to further foster inclusive and sustainable industrial development of the country. The dialogue results will guide...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
Policy Guidance for Investment in Clean Energy Infrastructure Expanding Access to Clean Energy for Green Growth and Development

Diane KELECOM updated the Information | 14 December 2015

Policy Guidance for Investment in Clean Energy Infrastructure Expanding Access to Clean Energy for Green Growth and Development This publication provides governments with guidance on the policy options that are available to make the most of private investment opportunities in clean energy...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Enabling Communities to Tackle Climate Change

Capacity4dev Team updated the Article | 11 December 2015

Around the tables at the Climate Change Conference in Paris, nations are striving to reach consensus on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and damage to the environment. To turn recommendations into results, all stakeholders need to be able to participate and be heard in the planning stages...

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Angola, Seeking to Rebuild Elephant Populations, Named as Global Host of World Environment Day 2016

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 10 December 2015

Paris, 10 December 2015 – Angola, which is seeking to conserve its biodiversity-rich wildlife and rebuild its elephant population, is to host the 2016 World Environment Day (WED) celebrations, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Angolan government announced today at the COP21...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development

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