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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The Rising Tide: Mapping Ocean Finance for a New Decade

Alexa Froger uploaded a new Document | 5 February 2021

the_rising_tide-mapping_ocean_finance_for_a_new_decade.pdf 3.38 MB

The Rising Tide report maps the current state of ocean finance revealing trends in lending, underwriting and investment activities which impact the ocean. It reveals the frameworks and financial instruments that are successfully addressing ocean sustainability and highlights new opportunities and...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
UN Science Policy Business Forum on the Environment

Alexa Froger updated the event | 5 February 2021

18 Feb

From 18 February 2021 to 20 February 2021
Organised by UN Science-Policy-Business Forum

About the Third Global Session of the UN Science Policy Business Forum on the Environment Under the theme Integrated Solutions #ForNature , the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment (UN-SPBF) will convene its Third Global Session online from 18-20 February 2021, in the lead up to the...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Eco-schools: environmental education and sustainable development

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun updated the Document | 4 February 2021

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Eco-Schools offer a flexible approach for implementing environmental management systems and environmental active learning. They place students at the centre of change, providing them with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values for leading environmental protection and sustainable development.

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Connecting Sustainable Energy Businesses with Education: Getting the Workforce You Need

Alexa Froger created a new event | 4 February 2021

25 Feb

From 25 February 2021
Organised by The World Bank’s Energy team, UNEP Education team and the US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development

This event, organized by the World Bank’s Energy team, UNEP Education team and the US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development, will help employers and educators understand ways to communicate about curricula and recruitment so potential employees will have the skills, competencies and...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
REPORTS: Food 2030 pathways for action and Resilience and transformation

Francois Stepman posted Information | 3 February 2021

Research and innovation policy reflections relevant to Horizon Europe, the Farm to Fork strategy and European Green Deal EC (2020) Research and innovation policy as a driver for sustainable, healthy and inclusive food systems European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation...

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Group: Food & Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture - ROSA
High-Level Briefing on the 5th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly

Alexa Froger updated the event | 2 February 2021

03 Feb

From 3 February 2021
Organised by Geneva Environment Network, UNEP

Invitation to a high-level briefing on the Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5), that will convene virtually on 22-23 February 2021. The United Nations Environment Assembly is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment. It meets biennially to set...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Ralf Aschemann commented on an event | 1 February 2021

Webinar: Material Efficiency Strategies for Business - Untapped Climate Solutions for Buildings and Mobility

Sounds very interesting, looking forward to the webinar!

Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Webinar: Material Efficiency Strategies for Business - Untapped Climate Solutions for Buildings and Mobility

Alexa Froger updated the event | 27 January 2021

02 Feb

From 2 February 2021
Organised by The International Resource Panel, in collaboration with the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and the World Economic Forum

REGISTER The International Resource Panel, in collaboration with the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership , the Ellen MacArthur Foundation , and the World Economic Forum will host a webinar on 2 February 2021 (2:00pm - 3:30pm CET) to discuss a series of questions, including: How does material...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Global Youth Environment Assembly, Part 2

Alexa Froger created a new event | 27 January 2021

18 Feb

From 18 February 2021 to 20 February 2021
Organised by The Major Group of Children and Youth to UN Environment

The Major Group of Children and Youth to UN Environment (UNEP-MGCY) a.k.a Global Constituency of Youth for Environment (GCYE) is a group of young individuals and youth organisations that work towards environmental conservation and the representation of young people's voices in governance and...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Global Youth Environment Assembly, Part 1

Alexa Froger updated the event | 27 January 2021

12 Feb

From 12 February 2021 to 13 February 2021
Organised by The Major Group of Children and Youth to UN Environment

The Major Group of Children and Youth to UN Environment (UNEP-MGCY) a.k.a Global Constituency of Youth for Environment (GCYE) is a group of young individuals and youth organisations that work towards environmental conservation and the representation of young people's voices in governance and...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development

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