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Внутренние водные пути ― реки, озера, а также морские прибрежные судоходные маршруты способны обеспечить устойчивое дополнение перевозкам грузов на автомобильном и железнодорожном транспорте. Водный транспорт обладает преимуществами в отношении безопасности,…
Use of forest products on the rise as consumers view wood as “greener” choice
The consumption of forest products continues to increase across the UNECE region, driven by the use of wood as a “greener choice” in building and energy use, and supported by favourable economic growth. However, trade restrictions are a growing challenge for the sector.…
New guidelines on energy efficiency standards pave the way for more sustainable buildings
In developed countries, buildings consume over 70% of the electrical power generated and 40% of primary energy, and are responsible for 40% of combustion-related CO2 emissions. Developing countries will need to accommodate an estimated 2.4 billion new urban residents by…
United Nations Framework Classification for Resources now applicable for bioenergy
Bioenergy is a renewable energy made from biological source materials, which can include solid biomass, sewage biomass, forest residues, algae and agricultural wastes. Although global bioenergy production is on the rise, a global system for the management of bioenergy…
Responding to the challenges and potential of population ageing across the region, UNECE member States have adopted a Ministerial Declaration on “a Sustainable Society for All Ages: Realizing the potential of living longer”.
Adopted at the 4th…
In a context of continued population ageing, countries in the UNECE region have made strong progress towards promoting active ageing and ensuring inclusive and sustainable societies for all ages. But further efforts are needed to realize the potentials of living longer.…
More than 400 participants from 58 countries gathered in Budva, Montenegro, this week to attend the sixth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental…
Many countries around the world currently apply no UN vehicle regulations, often resulting in the absence of minimum safety and environmental performance requirements. The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) developed the latest changes (Revision…
Armenia has made considerable progress in implementing sustainable housing and land management policies, but significant challenges remain in terms of access to decent housing and mitigation of disaster risks.
These are some of the findings of…
Certification at the centre of debates as UNECE and FAO celebrate 70 years of cooperation on forests
Eighty-five per cent of the world’s forests certified as sustainably managed are located within the 56 countries of the UNECE region, which includes Europe, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the United States and Canada. Today, this region contains 42 per cent…
A series of explosions at a chemical plant in Texas following severe flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey highlight the risk of extreme weather-related industrial accidents and the urgent need to strengthen efforts for prevention and preparedness.
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As of 1 September 2017, consumers in Europe will benefit from more accurate information on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions thanks to the entry into force of a new standard testing procedure (the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure, or WLTP).
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Despite progress made in addressing environmental considerations, deforestation, diseases associated with contaminated food and water, and air pollution from road transport are some of the most pressing environmental challenges in Tajikistan. These are the main findings…
Несмотря на прогресс, достигнутый в решении экологических проблем, утрата лесов, заболеваемость, обусловленная загрязнением пищевых продуктов и воды, и загрязнение воздуха со стороны автотранспорта входят в число наиболее серьезных экологических вызовов для Таджикистана.…
UNFC anthropogenic resources specifications open for public comment
UNECE has issued the draft specifications for the application of the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) to Anthropogenic Resources for public comment on 14 August until 12 October 2017.
Production of energy and…
The North-West Sahara Aquifer System (NWSAS) is the principal groundwater resource in its region, with an estimated reserve of some 40,000 billion cubic metres of water, which is to a large degree non-renewable. Water from the aquifer is in high demand for potable and…
Le Système aquifère du Sahara Septentrional (SASS) est la principale ressource en eau souterraine de la région, avec une réserve d’eau estimée à environ 40 000 milliards de mètres cubes, considérée en grande partie comme non renouvelable. L'eau de l’aquifère doit répondre…
UN Regional Commissions highlight progress in cutting red tape for sustainable global trade
Countries around the world are moving towards seamless global supply chains. This is one of the key preliminary findings of the Joint United Nations Regional Commission (UNRCs) Survey on Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade, presented on Wednesday 12 July, at the World…
Treaty on sustainable management of the transboundary Dniester River Basin can enter into force
In June 2017, Ukraine ratified the Treaty between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Cooperation in the Field of Protection and Sustainable Development of the Dniester River Basin so that the Treaty can enter into force.…
A five-day event in Budva, Montenegro, will provide a platform for some 400 representatives of Governments, international organizations, civil society and other stakeholders to discuss achievements and challenges in promoting transparency, public participation in decision…