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ONLINE PUBLICATION This publication provides a progress assessment on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the region of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), based on the data available in the United Nations Global SDG Indicators Database. The assessment identifies targets on which the overall progress in
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The Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP) was done at Geneva on 1 September 1970 and entered into force on 21 November 1976. The objectives of the ATP are to facilitate international transport of perishable foodstuffs and to ensure a high level of preservation of the quality of perishable foodstuffs during
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Machine Learning holds a great potential for statistical organisations. It can make the production of statistics more efficient by automating certain processes or assisting humans to carry out the processes. It also allows statistical organisations to use new types of data such as social media data and imagery. Many national and international statistical organisations are exploring how machine
- Pусский
В Протоколе по проблемам воды и здоровья говорится о том, что, добиваясь обеспечения доступа к питьевой воде для всех и реализации санитарно-профилактических мероприятий в отношении всех, особое внимание следует уделять обеспечению равного доступа к этим услугам для всех членов общества.   Настоящая аналитическая записка призвана поддержать усилия стран панъевропейского региона по постепенному
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Le Protocole sur l’eau et la santé précise que, dans la poursuite des objectifs d’accès à l’eau potable et à l’assainissement pour tous, une attention particulière doit être accordée à la garantie d’un accès équitable à ces services pour tous les membres de la population. La présente note d’orientation vise à soutenir les efforts des pays de la région paneuropéenne dans la réalisation progressive
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The Protocol on Water and Health specifies that in pursuing the aims of providing access to drinking water and the provision of sanitation for all, special consideration should be  paid to ensure equitable access to these services for all members of the population. This policy brief aims to support the efforts of countries in the pan-European region in the progressive realization of the human
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This publication contains the Smart Sustainable Cities profiles of five Norwegian cities - Ålesund, Asker, Bærum, Rana and Trondheim. The publication presents the efforts of Ålesund, Asker, Bærum, Rana and Trondheim to reinforce the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and provides information on the policies, programmes, projects and partnerships of the cities to
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The population of the UNECE region is ageing: one in four people will be 65 years old or above by 2050 compared to one in six today. Population ageing has social and economic implications for which societies need to prepare. This requires a coordinated, whole-of-government and whole-of-society effort to bring societies and economies into harmony with demographic change, otherwise known as ‘
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The Trans-European North-South Motorway (TEM) Project was initiated to facilitate road traffic in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, and to assist with the process of integrating European transport infrastructure systems. Major infrastructure projects which are implemented to improve the efficiency, safety and environmental performance of the TEM Backbone Network are often accompanied by
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The Inland Transport Committee (ITC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was formally established in July 1947. For 75 years, ITC has provided a platform for intergovernmental cooperation to facilitate and develop international transport while simultaneously improving its safety and environmental performance. The main results of this critical work are reflected in the 59
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The Framework on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (FDAV), developed at the intergovernmental level, forms a novel initiative aimed at harmonizing globally automated driving regulations and creating a more productive environment for innovation. Since the establishment of GRVA, the Working Party has created a global scheme to develop requirements and guidelines for automated and
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From this page it is possible to view and download the text of the annexed regulations to the ADN as applicable from 1 January 2021 (ADN 2021) in PDF format. The electronic version of the publication is made available for information purposes only. To comply with the requirements of ADN, refer to the official UN official publication on paper.
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These recommendations have been developed in the light of technical progress, the advent of new substances and materials, the exigencies of modern transport systems and, above all, the requirement to ensure the safety of people, property and the environment. They are addressed to governments and international organisations concerned with the regulation of the transport of dangerous goods. The
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The electronic version of GHS Rev.9, available for free for consultation purposes is available here. Printed versions and electronic editable versions are available for sale at the United Nations Publications section at:
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The second edition of the Road Map on Statistics for SDGs aims to provide guidance to members of national statistical systems and other stakeholders on how to best navigate the complex task of measuring the achievement of the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda. By doing so, it strives to strengthen reliable data-based national information systems and support efforts to achieve the Goals. The
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Since independence, Moldova has navigated the challenging transition to a market economy while achieving significant, albeit volatile, economic growth, reduced poverty levels and the status of a lower-middle-income economy. However, productivity growth has declined as original drivers of structural change in the early post-independence era have run out of steam. Moldova’s commitments under the
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Natural Hazards Triggering Technological Disasters (Natech) are becoming a growing concern for the international community and both private and public stakeholders. As climate change persists, extreme weather events such as heavy rains, lightening, floods and heatwaves are projected to be increasingly frequent and destructive, jeopardizing communities, livelihoods and industries. Accidents at
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The Strategy pronounces the ITC’s Vision as a UN platform for inland transport to help efficiently address global and regional needs in inland transport. The platform provides a comprehensive regulatory framework for inland transport, comparable to the role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It sets the mission for ITC to
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The Inland Transport Committee (ITC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe provided countries with the ITC Recommendations for Enhancing National Road Safety Systems (“ITC Recommendations”), adopted at its eighty-second session (ECE/TRANS/2020/9). These recommendations give a comprehensive picture of national road safety systems that includes all key elements at the national level
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The calendar covers selected findings on greening the economy and financing environmental protection from 16 environmental performance reviews (EPRs) conducted in the period 2012–2021, and additional updated information provided by countries. By disseminating the results of the EPRs in the form of a calendar for the upcoming year, UNECE aims to draw attention to the findings of the reviews and