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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Green Economy Scoping Study: Azerbaijan

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document | 7 November 2013

unep_gess_azerbaijan_english_12nov_low_res.pdf 1.96 MB

Publication Date: 2012 Azerbaijan has made significant strides in improving its economy over the past decade, as it embarked on a market-based economy and recovered from a significant downturn following the breakup of the Soviet Union. As a result, the government is now looking to implement a...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
From Transition to Transformation: Sustainable and Inclusive Development in Europe and Central Asia

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) uploaded a new Document | 7 November 2013

from-transition-to-transformation_report.pdf 7.2 MB

Date of Publication: 2012 The report is among the first attempts to take an integrated look at sustainable development in the pan-European region. It argues that a new growth model in this region is both necessary and possible – one which increases human development, advances equality and reduces...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
How the European Commission is Facilitating the Move to Green Economy

Capacity4dev Team created a new Article | 28 October 2013

In the past year, the European Commission has taken solid steps towards mainstreaming green economy into its development cooperation. Cristiana Pasca-Palmer, Head of the Environment, Climate Change, Natural Resources and Water Unit at EuropeAid, outlines the policy bed, targets and main toolkits...

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Video: Cristiana Pasca-Palmer Outlines EC Procedures Towards Green Economy

Capacity4dev Team posted Information | 28 October 2013

Mrs Cristiana Pasca Palmer, EuropeAid's Head of Unit for Environment, Climate Change, Natural Resources and Water, explains the policy background, targets and toolkits available to facilitate the move to Green Economy. This video was made for a recent training on Green Economy.

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
(CoR Open Days) UNEP organises Youth Green Jobs workshop

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 28 October 2013

Best practice, tangible solutions and concrete ideas for the creation of green jobs in youth-dominated industries were central to the interactive Youth Green Jobs workshop organised on 8 October 2013 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as part of the Committee of the Regions (CoR)...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
A Partnership For Action On Green Economy

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 25 October 2013

What support is there to help build national green economy strategies that will generate new jobs and skills, promote clean technologies, and reduce environmental risks and poverty? In the first of a two-part series on making green economy happen, this week’s ‘Voices & Views’ focuses on a UN...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Training course: Environment and climate change in development cooperation

Kyriaki POULIADOU updated the event | 23 October 2013

12 Nov

From 12 November 2013 to 14 November 2013
in (China)

Organised by European Commission, DG EuropeAid Unit Climate Change, Environment, Natural Ressources, Water (C2)

The specific objectives of the course are for course participants to: Be able to explain why environment and climate change are not stand alone sector issues but affect all areas of development co-operation Understand the benefits and challenges of integrating environment and climate change in EU...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Training course: Environment and climate change in development cooperation

Kyriaki POULIADOU updated the event | 23 October 2013

10 Dec

From 10 December 2013 to 12 December 2013
in (Belgium)

Organised by European Commission, DG EuropeAid Unit Climate Change, Environment, Natural Ressources, Water (C2)

The specific objectives of the course are for course participants to: Be able to explain why environment and climate change are not stand alone sector issues but affect all areas of development co-operation Understand the benefits and challenges of integrating environment and climate change in EU...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Making energy efficiency a priority for all

Diane KELECOM posted Information | 23 October 2013

The European "20-20-20" targets are just one facet of Europe's Climate and energy package . Cities across Europe are aiming for: A 20% reduction in EU greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels; Raising the share of EU energy consumption produced from renewable resources to 20%; A 20% improvement in...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
A Partnership For Action On Green Economy

Capacity4dev Team created a new Article | 22 October 2013

What support is there to help build national green economy strategies that will generate new jobs and skills, promote clean technologies, and reduce environmental risks and poverty? In the first of a two-part series on making green economy happen, this week’s ‘Voices & Views’ focuses on a...

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