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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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inctrEAST newsletter No 30

Stephanie Franke updated the Document | 2 June 2016

increast_newsletter_30_for_web.pdf 1.92 MB

The incrEAST newsletter provides up-to-date information about science, technology and innovation (STI) cooperation, and research policy dialogue between the EU and the countries in the Eastern Partnership Region, Russia and Central Asia. It is published quarterly (at the end of February, May,...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
incrEAST Newsletter No 31

Stephanie Franke uploaded a new Document | 2 June 2016

increast_newsletter_31_for_web_0.pdf 1.8 MB

The incrEAST newsletter provides up-to-date information about science, technology and innovation (STI) cooperation, and research policy dialogue between the EU and the countries in the Eastern Partnership Region, Russia and Central Asia. It is published quarterly (at the end of February, May,...

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Group: Environment in the EU's Eastern neighbours
Job: (Senior) Research Fellow – “EU Energy Markets” @CEPS Brussels

Enrique Rebolledo posted Information | 1 June 2016

Energy Climate House, a division of the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), a Brussels based European policy research institute, has an immediate vacancy for a (Senior) Research Fellow – “EU Energy Markets” We are seeking an experienced, motivated (Senior) Research Fellow, mainly focussing...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
International Day for Disaster Reduction

Diane KELECOM updated the event | 30 May 2016

13 Oct

From 13 October 2016
Organised by United Nations

The United Nations General Assembly designated, in 2009, the 13th of October as the date to commemorate The International Day for Disaster Reduction. The objective of the observance is to raise awareness of how people are taking action to reduce their risk to disasters. For more information visit:...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
At UN Environment Assembly Convening in Nairobi: Governments Agree to 25 Landmark Resolutions to Drive Sustainability Agenda and Paris Climate Agreement

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 30 May 2016

Nairobi, 27 May 2016 - The world's environment ministers, gathered at the second session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2) in Nairobi on late Friday, passed far reaching decisions on issues such as marine litter, the illegal trade in wildlife, air pollution, chemicals and waste,...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Webinar: Steps towards a Sustainable Financial System in the EU

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) created a new event | 30 May 2016

07 Jun

From 7 June 2016
Organised by UNEP Inquiry

You are invited to join a webinar exploring the steps being taken to build a sustainable financial system in the EU, and key priorities for a coordinated and strategic approach. Bringing together three leading experts, this webinar will feature the latest thinking on sustainable finance priorities...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Film Screening for World Environment Day

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) updated the event | 27 May 2016

07 Jun

From 7 June 2016
in Brussels (Belgium)

Organised by UNEP, UNRIC, UNODC and WWF

In the context of the global WED theme UNEP, UNODC, UNRIC and WWF will screen the documentary film ‘Racing Extinction’ (2015) as a CinéONU event on 7 June. The film focusses on the human induced loss of biodiversity and illegal wildlife trade. A panel discussion will complement the screening.

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
World Environment Day 2016

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) updated the event | 27 May 2016

05 Jun

From 5 June 2016
in Brussels (Belgium)

Organised by IBGE

The Brussels Institute for Environment (IBGE) is organizing an event in Parc Cinquantenaire [1] in Brussels on 5 June around the theme of ‘good food’. UNEP has applied for a stand in the park along with the World Food Programme (WFP), the Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) and UNRIC. [1] http...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
UNEP in Europe warms up for World Environment Day by echoing call to end illegal trade in wildlife

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 27 May 2016

Debates, film screenings and educational events announced following the launch of global UN campaign against the illegal trade backed by A-list stars The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will in Europe host a medley of events highlighting the plight of wildlife and the need to take care...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Webinar on Tools for Building Energy Efficiency: Resources for Policy and Project Implementation

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) created a new event | 26 May 2016

02 Jun

From 2 June 2016
Organised by SE4ALL Building Efficiency Accelerator Webinar Series, Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency

Under the umbrella of Sustainable Energy for All Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform, the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) in collaboration with the World Resource Institute (WRI) is hosting a no-cost, webinar-based training on available analytical tools that can help cities...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development

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