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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Revised guide helps LDCs and SIDS navigate ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs)’

CDKN (Climate and Development Knowledge Network) posted Information | 1 June 2015

CDKN and Ricardo-AEA have revised their popular Guide to INDCs , which provides practical guidance to countries on how to prepare their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions or 'INDCs' for the UNFCCC. This new edition of May 2015 has been revised following discussions with stakeholders and...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
The Coming Financial Climate

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document | 27 May 2015

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Harnessing the global financial system to deliver climate security, reduce the risks of high carbon assets, and scale up capital for the low carbon transition is possible, but will only happen with a comprehensive, system-wide approach to financing - including the $37 trillion of energy...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Diane KELECOM commented on a document | 26 May 2015

Article 'Protecting our Planet: it all begins in our plates'

Thank you for this great article! The Belgian city of Ghent was the first city in the world to declare a vegetarian day to reduce pollution related to the meat industry. Since May 2009, all civil servants and elected councellors are asked to be meat-free every Thursday! A great initiative that has...

Group: European Development Days
District Energy in Cities: From EU Vision to Local Action through an Integrated Approach

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) created a new event | 22 May 2015

18 Jun

From 18 June 2015
in Brussels (Belgium)

As you are part of the Euroheat & Power circle, we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to benefit from the EUSEW priority registration! Due to the limited space available at the Charlemagne building, there is a risk of overbooking. Please make sure to reserve your seat before the...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Public Consultation for Prut – Ukraine, in Yaremche

Keti Metreveli created a new event | 21 May 2015

26 May

From 26 May 2015
in Yaremche, Ivano-Frankivsk Region (Ukraine)

Organised by Environmental Protection of International Rivers Basins

Shaping the future of the Prut River Basin! Public consultation meeting on the draft River Basin Management Plan | 26 May 2015 The public consultation meeting on the Draft Prut River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) will be held in Yaremche, Ukraine, on May 26, 2015. The meeting will give the...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
New website for the project Greening Eastern Partnership Countries (GREEN EaP)

Laura Giappichelli updated the Information | 21 May 2015

The EU Greening Eastern Partnership Countries programme assists six countries of the European Union Eastern Neighbourhood Partnership in progressing faster towards a green economy framework. The new homepage informs of the programme's wide range of components and topics, such as sustainable...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
UNEP at the European Development Days 2015 (EDD15)

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 20 May 2015

Organized by the European Commission, the European Development Days (EDD) is Europe’s leading forum on development and international cooperation showcasing the ways in which the European Union is engaged in eradicating poverty, promoting sustainability and justice. This year’s agenda includes over...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
New website for the project Greening Eastern Partnership Countries (GREEN EaP)

Philip Bopst posted Information | 20 May 2015

The EU Greening Eastern Partnership Countries programme assists six countries of the European Union Eastern Neighbourhood Partnership in progressing faster towards a green economy framework. The new homepage informs of the programme's wide range of components and topics, such as sustainable...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
UNEP, UNECE sign landmark agreement to strengthen partnership on green economy and sustainable development

Alexa Froger posted Information | 20 May 2015

The agreement will allow the two organizations to provide coherent assistance to Member States. Standing (L-R): Marco Keiner, Director, Environment Division UNECE; Christian Friis Bach Executive Secretary, UNECE; Achim Steiner, Executive Director, UNEP; Jan Dusík, Director, Regional Office for...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
UNEP, UNECE sign landmark agreement to strengthen partnership on green economy and sustainable development

Alexa Froger posted Information | 20 May 2015

The agreement will allow the two organizations to provide coherent assistance to Member States. Standing (L-R): Marco Keiner, Director, Environment Division UNECE; Christian Friis Bach Executive Secretary, UNECE; Achim Steiner, Executive Director, UNEP; Jan Dusík, Director, Regional Office for...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development

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