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UNECE to undertake study on regulatory and procedural barriers to trade in Albania

UNECE will undertake a study of the regulatory and procedural … facilitation conditions and system of standards, technical regulations, quality assurance and metrology, with the aim …

Measuring progress towards the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement

… The Paris Agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), agreed in December 2015, will come into force in November following … by clear commitments regarding ratification, acceptance, approval or accession by the US, China, India and other …

Paving the way for safer and greener coal mine methane management in Turkey and Ukraine

… Turkey and Ukraine are important coal producers. With in-country reserves, coal is central to both countries’ near-term … technical expertise, the problems tend to lie in incomplete regulation and implementation of the existing rules. Removing methane from underground coal workings is necessary for safety reasons but venting it to the atmosphere …

UNECE mobilizes experts to explore how the platform economy could boost countries’ sustainable and circular transition

… Digital platforms have the potential to transform society fundamentally – creating new opportunities for economic … of the circular economy transition.   Platforms are not a recent phenomenon – in fact, they function along the same … known as network externalities that is hard to overcome. Regulations often stand in the way, reflecting the status …

UN agencies in Europe and Central Asia strengthen partnership to tackle key sustainability challenges

… Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  With this in mind, under the umbrella of the Regional Collaborative Platform , … in the region.   The meeting was hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and … Secretary of the Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Regional Director of the United Nations …

Water-energy “nexus” approach is key to renewable energy transition and managing climate vulnerability: the case of the Drina River Basin

… Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week (25-29 September 2023), UNECE and partners joined discussions looking at renewable … and an investigation of possible options to formalize flow regulation.    Panelists - including from International Sava …

Libyan authorities and experts work towards improved management of transboundary groundwater in North-West Sahara

… non-renewable in nature and shared by Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia. Economic and social developments of the past decades … out by the Water Convention Secretariat serviced by UNECE, the Global Water Partnership Mediterranean (GWP-Med) … There is an urgent need to promote adapted and diversified agricultural production systems - taking stock of previous …

UN/CEFACT and the SDGs

… The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015 will be … over the coming years. The activities carried out by the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic … SDGs, read our new publication available at: http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=41546 … UN/CEFACT and the SDGs …

UNECE trains Turkmenistan’s government officials on regulatory and procedural trade measures as part of accession to WTO

… growth has re-emerged in policy agendas. For developing countries and countries with economies in transition that are … entrepreneurship.   The training was organized by UNECE in cooperation with the Government of Turkmenistan and … and Standardization Policies, the Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards, and the United Nations …

Addressing safety and environmental risks of methane from Colombia’s coal mines

… be gassy, causing significant working safety challenges to underground extraction. Since 2005, 1,395 people died in … technical expertise in the field of ventilation, incomplete regulation, and unsatisfactory execution of the existing … While removing methane from underground workings is necessary for safety reasons, venting it to the atmosphere …

Water scarcity: taking action in transboundary basins and addressing health impacts

… scarcity may also limit economic growth due to a decline in agricultural production, affect the environment and … world. As explained by international water lawyer Owen McIntyre at the workshop, most transboundary cooperation … safety plans. In Jordan, for example, extensive laws and regulations govern the use of wastewater in agriculture. At …

New evidence shows impact of ozone, heavy metals and microplastics on natural vegetation and crops

… of our food systems, the impacts of air pollution on agricultural yields and food production should be looked at carefully.    The UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution , … have been found to be particularly sensitive to certain types of air pollution. Ground-level ozone — formed when …

UNECE contributes to global debate on commercial vehicle on-board safety

… for increasing safety and reducing drivers’ workload. Recent developments and future trends in this field, … automation, were at the centre of the discussions at the roundtable organized by OECD’s International Transport Forum … secretariat of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) was invited to act as one of the four …

UNECE’s Smart Food Loss Management System aims to reload food loss as a circular ‎economy opportunity

… same time, over 800 million people worldwide suffer from hunger, while food loss is a major contributor to CO2 … chain, with us, consumers, not even knowing it. The UNECE event ‘Food waste reloaded for inclusive agri-trade supply chains’ at the world’s largest food and agricultural meeting—the Global Forum for Food and …

UN system in Europe and Central Asia strengthens the integration of the environment and climate change in country-level support

… Each UN country team develops with the host Government a … describes the risk posed by climate change to agriculture. As follow-up to the gap analysis, the Coalition … and trade development, including innovations, SMEs and decent work; food security and agriculture; infrastructure …

Innovative high growth enterprises are key for sustainable economic development and post COVID-19 recovery in Eastern Europe and South Caucasus

… with the ideas needed to build a sustainable foundation for development is even more salient in countries … high on the policy agenda in the EESC region, where, as UNECE and OECD research shows, there are very few such … and unexpected effects of the nature and enforcement of regulation on labour markets, product standards, and …

Working across the environment, transport and energy sectors to improve air quality

… And such intersectoral cooperation within and across countries and organizations is not an option but a must to … amendments were introduced by the Government in the regulations concerning quality standards for petrol and … were used, for example, to stimulate measures in the agricultural sector through introduction of air scrubbers in …

UNECE at COP 21: Promoting practical solutions for tackling climate change

… areas relevant to climate change mitigation and adaptation, UNECE took part in COP21 to showcase the practical solutions … Committee’s World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations , and the Transport, Health and Environment …

Removing barriers to trade facilitates economic integration

… June 2022 has been the month of trade discussions in Geneva, … is part of the solution to the crises of our times. The UNECE SCTCS meeting on 27-28 June brought some concrete … this with traceability of sustainable value chains, quality agricultural standards, trade-related support to …

UNECE, FAO and FOREST EUROPE discuss how to make forest work green and attractive

… and an ageing and largely male workforce make the sector unattractive to young generations. Around 30% of people … Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and … users. Greening the sector also implies looking at new types of jobs, which encompass research and ecosystem …