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UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution aims to reduce Black Carbon emissions

… carbon poses significant risks to human health and the environment.  It is an important component of particulate … Group on Particulate Matter - http://www.unece.org/env/lrtap/ExpertGroups/pm/welcome.htm The 1999 Gothenburg …

Environment and Gender

Environmental degradation has gendered impacts that need to …

Environment for Europe

… The “Environment for Europe” process is a unique partnership of … the region, other intergovernmental organizations, regional environmental centres, non-governmental organizations, the …

Article in Science magazine stresses relevance of UNECE Convention in integrating science and policy to address Air Pollution

… cost-effective air pollution policies that address serious environmental issues. Their priority list includes the need … Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP), a multilateral agreement aiming to reduce air …

The Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan launch joint project to combat air pollution

… Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP). The project was launched during the 46th Session of … Representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of …

The Measurement and Economic Valuation of the Health Effects of Air Pollution

… symposium sponsored by the United Kingdom Department of the Environment, Transport and Regions on behalf of the UNECE … the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP) have, over the past 15 years or so, developed a …

Forests

… to sustainable development and provide economic, social, environmental and cultural benefits for present and future … and Instagram to keep up to date with the section's latest news, events and publications.         …                     …

THE PEP

… activity. But transport also has harmful effects on the environment and on our health – through congestion, …

Collaborative Environment for Experts on Energy Efficiency in Buildings in the UNECE Region L3

… This Collaborative Environment is composed of two products: Online database of … on energy efficiency in buildings. This Collaborative Environment aims to enhance the network of experts from …

Improved regulations on persistent organic pollutants in the UNECE region

… techniques for controlling POPs emissions and for the environmentally sound disposal of wastes containing POPs, as … Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP) entered into force in October 2003. The Protocol …

Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine commit to further cooperation on air pollution abatement

… Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP). The meeting also served as an official launch of the … The meeting resulted in representatives from the environmental ministries of the four participating countries …

Albania renews commitment to join the Air Convention’s Protocols on POPs, Heavy Metals and Gothenburg

… (LRTAP), in cooperation with Albania’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Administration, held a … within the UNECE region. Ref: ECE/ENV/10/P16 … Albania renews commitment to join the Air Convention’s Protocols on …

Final preparatory steps taken towards the Astana 2011 “Environment for Europe” conference

… Geneva The Committee on Environmental Policy of the United Nations Economic … documents prepared on these themes. The Committee welcomed the draft of the “Europe's Environment: An …

Save water, grow green! Committee on Environmental Policy agrees on the agenda for the Astana 2011 “Environment for Europe” Ministerial Conference

… Geneva The Committee on Environmental Policy met in Geneva from 2 to 5 November 2010 … is available at: http://www.unece.org/env/efe/Astana/welcome.html . For more information, please contact: Ms. …

New initiative will reduce air pollution from agriculture

… of reducing ammonia and nitrogen for human health and the environment. “Air Pollution is the number one health problem … more information, please visit:  http://www.unece.org/env/lrtap/welcome.html . Notes to editors The Convention on …

UNECE welcomes the opening for signature of the Escazú Agreement on environmental rights in Latin America and the Caribbean

… Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean … Convention is available at http://www.unece.org/env/pp/welcome.html … UNECE welcomes the opening for signature of …

Environment and climate change

… reliable data is essential to address today’s urgent environmental challenges, such as climate change and …

Parties adopt new air pollution and climate change related areas of work for the Air Convention

… of the Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution Convention (LRTAP) took place in Geneva on 13-17 December 2010 … Transboundary Air Pollution addresses some of the major environmental problems of the UNECE region through …

Special Rapporteur cites UNECE Aarhus Convention as a “leading example” in implementing human rights obligations relating to the environment

… A human rights perspective on environmental protection not only promotes human dignity, … [email protected] http://www.unece.org/env/pp/welcome.html … Special Rapporteur cites UNECE Aarhus …

38th UN/CEFACT Forum: Welcome Session

… for global business. Agenda 09.00 - 09.20: Opening and Welcome Remarks Opening by Maria Rosaria Ceccarelli, Chief, Trade Facilitation Section, ECTD, UNECE Welcome remarks by Sue Probert, Chair, UN/CEFACT 09.20 - …