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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Activities that qualify for Rio markers in private sector development and trade

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun uploaded a new Document | 10 November 2020

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This guidance note shows activities that qualify for Rio Markers in the private sector and trade sector. Also, check the associated Quick tips: Integrating the environment and climate change in private sector and trade cooperation For further guidance on environment and climate change mainstreaming...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Quick tips: Integrating the environment and climate change in private sector and trade cooperation

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun uploaded a new Document | 10 November 2020

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As spelled out in the Green Deal, the EU’s new growth strategy, the EU aims to achieve a climate-neutral, resource-efficient and competitive economy where economic growth is decoupled from emissions, resource use and environmental degradation. By aiming to maintain the value of products, materials...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Quick tips: Integrating the environment and climate change in infrastructure projects

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun uploaded a new Document | 10 November 2020

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Infrastructure is the essential foundation for economic and social activities and, according to the G20 Quality Infrastructure initiative, covers energy, transport, water, cities and digitalisation. The next decade is a ‘use it or lose it’ moment in economic history with infrastructure investments...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Activities that qualify for Rio markers in sustainable infrastructure projects

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun uploaded a new Document | 10 November 2020

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This guidance note shows activities that qualify for Rio Markers in the infrastructure sector. Also, check the associated Quick tips: Integrating the environment and climate change in infrastructure projects For further guidance on environment and climate change mainstreaming, please contact: INTPA...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Women lead coastal planting and clean-up activities in Hihifo, Tongatapu

Zhiyad Khan updated the Information | 10 November 2020

Tongatapu is a relatively flat island and much of the north coast, including the urban area of Nuku’alofa, the capital city, is only 1-2 meters above sea level and is subject to periodic flooding during heavy rain. The risk of coastal inundation and erosion is often intensified by development in...

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Group: GCCA+ Community
Communicating the Circular Economy

Susanne Müller posted Information | 9 November 2020

The transition to a circular economy needs behaviour changes of various sectors. Communication skills, strategies and tools can facilitate behaviour change and accelerate the transition. A leadership academy organised by the SWITCH-Asia Regional Policy Advocacy Component (RPAC) will now focus on...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
SWITCH-Asia Programme open for new, innovative projects on SCP

Susanne Müller posted Information | 9 November 2020

A new call for proposals has just been launched to seek for new innovative projects. Projects are expected to be implemented by consortia bringing together expertise from both Europe and Asia and be ideally composed by Micro-Small-and-Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), retailers, chamber of commerce...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
2020 Plastics Economy Global Commitment Progess Report

Alexa Froger updated the Document | 6 November 2020

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This report is the second in a series of annual New Plastics Economy Global Commitment progress reports. It looks at how Global Commitment signatories, which together account for more than 20% of the plastic packaging market, are faring against their 2025 targets on plastics. After a quantitative...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Oceans: A Scientific Environmental Assessment for Policy Makers

Alexa Froger uploaded a new Document | 6 November 2020

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Each year, an estimated two billion tonnes of dust is raised into the atmosphere. According to the report, Impacts of Sand and Dust Storms on Oceans: A Scientific Environmental Assessment for Policy Makers , even the smallest elements can have substantive effects on ecosystem functioning – and on...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Green Development News #15

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun posted Information | 5 November 2020

In our 15th edition, read how the green recovery will mark the way forward out of today's health and economic crisis. New investments will be made to promote the circular economy and clean technologies. President Ursula von der Leyen announced the historic decision to allocate 37 % of Next...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy

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