Search results for Agricultural Tyre type approval regulation: UN ECE Regulation 106
… UN/EDIFACT is a cornerstone international standard for the … and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), hosted by UNECE, UN/EDIFACT has stood the test of time since its … (Verified Gross Mass), corresponding to the IMO SOLAS regulation. Additionally, SMDG, a non-profit foundation run …
Armenia advances monitoring for sustainable forest management
… population”, said Ekrem Yazici, Deputy Chief of the Joint UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section . Forests play an … in anti-erosion, soil protection, and water and climate regulation. While these ecological functions are widely …
UN/CEFACT standards can enhance traceability for sustainable clothing
… made? When you buy your clothes, are you looking for this type of information, but without much success? The textile … industry is a complex one, with value chains stretching around the globe. We all know that the bulk of the clothing and … Possible approaches - in terms of supporting policies, regulations and standards - and innovative solutions will be …
… for diversifying production, creating jobs and opportunities, and building an increasingly knowledge-based … in innovation, heightened vulnerability to the effects of regulation, and the specific needs related to the rapid … discussed the rationale for State support to IHGEs and the type of support required; the benefits of a portfolio …
Rising use of UN/FLUX data exchange standard can help end harmful fishing
… history, down from 90% in 1974 to 65.8% in 2017. Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing represents 20% of … latest before the WTO's Ministerial Conference in early December. An agreement would aim at prohibiting harmful … of such an agreement needs exchange of information on the type and kind of fishing activities, catch data by …
… is an important sector of the economy, contributing around 6% of GDP . In March 2022 food production accounted for … Reducing food loss and waste in the management of the agricultural sector is therefore among the priorities of … Environmental Protection of Serbia, with the support of UNECE, organized a national policy dialogue in Belgrade to …
Enhanced transboundary and cross-sectoral cooperation needed in the Drina River Basin
… in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, the countries that share the Drina Basin, need to be assessed for … diverse potential benefits. For example, if the use of flow-regulation infrastructure and related communications were … rural development that exploited the synergies of improved agricultural productivity, nature-related tourism and …
UNECE standards help Namibia export grapes to Europe
… Last December, for the first time ever, containers with grapes left the port of Lüderitz, Namibia, bound for Europe - and they all complied with the quality requirements set out in UNECE’s agricultural standards. Checked by the recently established …
UNECE starts regulatory work on automotive life cycle assessment
… This is about to change with the adoption by UNECE’s Working Party on Pollution and Energy of terms of … of the UNECE World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), which will apply to all types of vehicles. The Working Party on Pollution and …
… UNECE, the World Bank and the European Commission have joined … using the same semantic standards for data sharing in the regulation of international trade. Mr. Gjoko Tanasoski, …
UN regional commissions launch policy brief on transforming food systems
… the weaknesses of our food systems which exacerbate hunger, obesity, poverty, political instabilities and … eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In the UNECE region, pandemic disruptions further stressed the need … economy opportunities along the supply chain. UNECE’s agricultural quality standards, digital trade norms and …
It starts with a standard – but UNECE’s work on agriculture and food does not stop there
… Over the past years, UNECE’s work in agriculture has expanded from the development … of the importance of quality by all parties in the agricultural supply chain. Last week’s Farmers’ Market …
… Supporting countries in the implementation of the Sustainable Development … on Trade Capacity and Standards , the Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards (WP7), the Working Party on … and improve the long-term resilience of supply-chains. UN Regulation 133 , which sets minimum thresholds of 85 and 95 …
COVID-19 pandemic outlines need for housing for all
… to “stay home”. According to Ms Leilani Farha, former United Nations Special Rapporteur on adequate housing: “ … Availability of Land for Housing Provision ” organized by UNECE, Housing Europe and UN-Habitat on 20 May. In her … region. The study will explore: housing governance and regulation; access to finance and funding; access and …
… to adapt and transform over the product’s life cycle. The UNECE Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and … to the digital, green transition in relation to product regulations and how to ensure that women are also taken into …
… and Paperless Trade Implementation will be carried out until the end of March 2017. It is jointly conducted by the United Nations Regional Commissions (UNRCs) - ECA , UNECE , ECLAC , ESCAP and ESCWA . Building on the success of … on measures of particular importance to SMEs and the agricultural sector. The Survey will lead to the production …
Integrating gender equality into environmental policies can be a win-win in the Western Balkans
… and the establishment of mechanisms at all levels to undertake a gender impact assessment related to development … In Albania, it was recognised that women working in the agricultural sector will be more disadvantaged with regard … objectives in national laws, including a specific regulation for environmental policy, and its institutional …
Investing in disability inclusion is our shared responsibility
… people worldwide live with disabilities. In the European Union, one person in seven among the working age … 9 out of 10 COVID-19 related deaths reported in the UNECE region were among adults aged 65 years and older. This … of UNECE’s World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations. This led to the adoption in 2016 of a binding …
How can we make the circular economy a reality in the region?
… still at a very early stage. The Circularity Gap Report launched in Davos in January, revealed that today, less than … for example, tax incentives, government grants, new regulations and information for consumers that food sold … chains, eco-labelling schemes, sustainability standards, agricultural standards and market surveillance systems. This …
UNECE presents recommendations for the sustainable future of the Drina River Basin
… How can we create new opportunities for integrated investment projects and to support … Drina River Basin Nexus follow-up project, implemented by UNECE. The high-level workshop , organized by UNECE and … water quality and erosion, achieving a more balanced flow regulation, including environmental flows, and promoting …