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One year into the revision of the Protocol to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-Level Ozone, as amended in 2012 (Gothenburg Protocol), under the UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (Air Convention), which is expected to further strengthen efforts to reduce air…
From its inception, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognized the importance of strong national statistics. This is why building statistical capacity and developing measurements of progress on sustainable development are targets under Goal 17 Strengthen the means of implementation and…
With several of Africa’s 64 transboundary rivers still lacking legal frameworks for cooperation, effective governance of shared water resources remains critical. Climate change, population growth and increased water demands are intensifying pressure on shared waters, making international water law…
The use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) has allowed huge investments into projects across Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, transforming infrastructure and public services and contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …
Risks to human health and the environment from pollution of air, water and land remain among the greatest challenges we face today. Despite the many efforts by a variety of stakeholders to reduce levels of pollution, people continue, often without knowing, to breathe poor-quality air that reduces…
A high-level event at UNCCD COP-16 on Dry Lands, Green Cities: United for Urban Land Restoration brought together experts from around the world to explore innovative solutions for urban trees and forest in arid regions. Organized by UNECE and the Trees in Dry Cities Coalition, the event highlighted…
To achieve a more sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion industry, there is a pressing need to adopt more sustainable sourcing practices, regenerative agriculture and agroforestry. By prioritizing these approaches, we can improve soil health, reduce land degradation, and minimize water…
In a world grappling with the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, public demand for transparent environmental governance is growing. Effective access to reliable information, coupled with efforts to combat disinformation and greenwashing, is an important…
Energy connectivity plays a crucial role in enhancing the resilience of energy systems. By connecting countries or sub-regions which have energy deficits with markets that are in surplus, and providing them with increased flexibility and energy availability, asymmetric shocks can be better handled…
Amid growing emphasis on accountability of sustainability claims on goods placed on markets and the challenge of addressing greenwashing, reliable and verifiable data have become crucial for building trust in global value chains. At the same time, as goods move across multiple borders, the climate…
Promoting sustainable energy and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 require commitment from the governments and legislative, institutional, and financial arrangements that facilitate these processes. In a recent study – Establishing a National Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Agency in…
UNECE Executive Secretary Tatiana Molcean and the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the World Trade Organization (WTO) issues and Chief Negotiator, Azizbek Urunov, today signed the National Trade Facilitation Roadmap of Uzbekistan, which will serve as a…
The Declaration on Water for Climate Action, a COP29 Presidency Initiative, together with its Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action, will reinforce the close connection between water and climate change.
The declaration, already endorsed by more than 50 countries and more organizations…
The world faces immense challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The climate crisis, widening inequalities, and infrastructure financing gaps underscore the urgent need for sustainable, resilient, and inclusive development strategies. Public-Private Partnerships (…
While negotiators at COP29 in Baku were grappling with agreement on climate action, delegates and experts of the UNECE Team of Specialists on Innovation and Competitiveness Policies discussed the opportunities and challenges of innovation using artificial intelligence (AI) for climate change action…
Our climate is changing. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, causing damage and disruption to railway infrastructure and operations. Railway and transport sector professionals must understand how extreme weather impacts their assets and operations, and how they can adapt to a…
On the heels of her engagement for climate action at COP29, UNECE Executive Secretary Tatiana Molcean visited Brussels this week to share insights from UNECE support for sustainable water management and to discuss joint priorities with high-level representatives from the European Commission.…
Transboundary waters around the world face significant pressures due to population growth, increasing water demand and the impacts of the triple-planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. Results from the third reporting exercise on SDG indicator 6.5.2 highlight a lack of…
Whole dried rosehip is traded as whole fruit or in pieces in several countries in the Central Asian region, used to make tea and infusions. It is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients, and reported to have several health benefits, including for lowering inflammation, improving skin health,…
At its 29th session in Geneva from 6 to 8 November 2024, the UNECE Committee on Environmental Policy successfully peer-reviewed and adopted the recommendations from the fourth Environmental Performance Reviews (EPRs) of Montenegro and Tajikistan.
The delegations of the reviewed countries presented…
Deforestation-free trade is essential to protect our planet and ensure a sustainable future. UNECE hosted a high-level dialogue on deforestation-free trade on 13 November 2024 to discuss how to make this vision a reality. The discussions emphasized that the development of the…
The UNECE region remains a significant source of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, contributing to 34% of the world’s CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Infrastructure alone is responsible for a staggering 79% of all GHG emissions worldwide.
Sustainable and climate finance in…
With 15 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) projects currently implemented, Tajikistan is making significant progress in developing its infrastructure and public services across key sectors such as transport, energy, and water. By the end of 2024, the PPP Council of Tajikistan plans to add six new…
In response to the rapidly growing complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies embedded in everyday products and services, the UNECE Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies (WP.6) has issued a declaration aimed at fostering increased global…
With 80 Public Private Partnerships (PPP) projects in its pipeline, more than 50 signed agreements, and a solid and balanced legal and regulatory framework, Kyrgyzstan is rapidly emerging as one of the most advanced PPP markets in Central Asia. Transport, energy, education and healthcare are among…