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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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FINAL REPORT - DEVCO Environment and Climate Week

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun uploaded a new Document | 30 April 2020

20200401_devco_env_week_final_report.pdf 1.47 MB

DEVCO Environment and Climate Week 2020, took place in Brussels from 17–21 February 2020, bringing together colleagues from European Union delegations and headquarters to exchange views on the policy priorities of the new Commission — in particular, the latest environmental and climate policy...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Green Development News #13

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun posted Information | 29 April 2020

The Green Development News is back, with the latest information on how DEVCO envisages the implementation of the Green Deal in the European Union external cooperation, the outcomes of 'DEVCO Environment and Climate Week', the new partnership strategy for Africa and much more. We hope you enjoy it,...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
New brochure on Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)

Alexa Froger uploaded a new Document | 27 April 2020

page_brochure_final_mar_20_web.pdf 3.04 MB

As global attention focuses on both containing the spread of COVID-19 and managing the economic fallout, national and global recovery plans will determine if future threats to human wellbeing and our economies are mitigated or amplified. Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), an alliance...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
New: International Resource Panel Overview Brochure

Alexa Froger updated the Document | 23 April 2020

irp_overview_brochure_-_f.pdf 3.93 MB

The International Resource Panel (IRP) was launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 2007 to build and share the knowledge needed to improve our use of resources worldwide. This new brochure presents the Panel, its mission, its structure, what it works on, an overview of its...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Participate now in the public consultation on the 2030 Climate Target Plan

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun posted Information | 19 April 2020

We invite members of our group to participate in the public consultation launched by the Commission to collect opinions on the EU’s 2030 climate ambition increase and on the action and policy design necessary for deeper greenhouse gas emission reductions. As part of the European Green Deal , the...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Webinar: Waste management during the COVID-19 pandemic – Managing medical and special wastes

Alexa Froger updated the event | 14 April 2020

07 May

From 7 May 2020
Organised by UN-Habitat, the Wuppertal Institute, UNEP

Already before COVID-19, 2 billion people worldwide were lacking access to waste collection and 3 billion to controlled waste disposal. The current COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly spreading, thus intensifying its impact upon the world’s healthcare systems and economy. During this time, ensuring...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Webinar: Waste management during the COVID-19 pandemic – Workers’ Safety

Alexa Froger updated the event | 14 April 2020

30 Apr

From 30 April 2020
Organised by UN-Habitat, the Wuppertal Institute, UNEP

Already before COVID-19, 2 billion people worldwide were lacking access to waste collection and 3 billion to controlled waste disposal. The current COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly spreading, thus intensifying its impact upon the world’s healthcare systems and economy. During this time, ensuring...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Webinar: Waste management during the COVID-19 pandemic – Adapting systems to manage the crisis

Alexa Froger updated the event | 14 April 2020

23 Apr

From 23 April 2020
Organised by UN-Habitat, the Wuppertal Institute, UNEP

Already before COVID-19, 2 billion people worldwide were lacking access to waste collection and 3 billion to controlled waste disposal. The current COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly spreading, thus intensifying its impact upon the world’s healthcare systems and economy. During this time, ensuring...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Webinar: Waste management during the COVID-19 pandemic – Challenges & Opportunities

Alexa Froger updated the event | 14 April 2020

16 Apr

From 16 April 2020
Organised by UN-Habitat, the Wuppertal Institute, UNEP

Already before COVID-19, 2 billion people worldwide were lacking access to waste collection and 3 billion to controlled waste disposal. The current COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly spreading, thus intensifying its impact upon the world’s healthcare systems and economy. During this time, ensuring...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Lessons Learned and Good Practices in Natural Resource Management

Alexa Froger updated the Document | 14 April 2020

natural_resource_management.pdf 29.71 MB

This report collates lessons learned and good practices in Natural Resource Management in Sudan. The "Adapt for Environment and Climate Resilience in Sudan" (or “ADAPT!”) project aims to integrate environmental management, governance and climate resilience best practices into a humanitarian and...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development

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