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Urban trees support global biodiversity and sustainable societies
… second part of the Conference of Parties ( COP-15 ) of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Montreal, … and flood protection to carbon capture and climate regulation. Often overlooked, urban forests are an equally … climate action and our economies. In this context, UNECE is highlighting the importance of urban forestry at …
UN Road Safety Trust Fund gears up for action
… Today, the United Nations Road Safety Trust Fund, launched in April … have been made since the launch of the Fund. Pirelli has recently joined the first donors (FIA Foundation, Total … the Fund and the authority to make decisions (including the approval of projects for funding) in line with the strategic …
Mayors of global cities commit to cooperate on the regional implementation of the New Urban Agenda
… Today 54 per cent of the world’s population lives in urban areas. … The New Urban Agenda to be adopted by Habitat III, the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban …
China blast highlights need to continuously improve industrial and chemical safety – solutions exist
… at a chemical plant in China last week, which killed around 65 people and injured 94 more – with several dozen still … blast in Yangchen in eastern China was caused by a tanker truck which caught fire, setting off an explosion in a … has witnessed a number of major industrial accidents in recent years, including in Tianjin in 2015 (which killed 173 …
Countries endorse UNECE Roadmap to strengthen harmonization of Intelligent Transport Systems
… Intelligent Transport Systems can unlock major benefits in terms of safety, efficiency … at a large scale. To address this, the UNECE Inland Transport Committee – the UN’s regulatory … and autonomous driving technologies – where UN regulations play a key role –, and integration with rail and …
… In an unprecedented political push for cross-border water cooperation, … its commitment to join the Water Convention, following approval of its national assembly last week. Namibia shares … crosses state borders. For the Gambia, whose parliament approved its accession to the Water Convention last week, …
Draft proposal for a UN Road Safety Fund launched for consultations
… Every year 1.25 million people are killed and around 50 million injured in road traffic crashes, which makes … a clear indication of the level of resources required and types of interventions necessary to make a real difference". The draft proposal was …
Countries adopt legal provisions for the full computerisation of the TIR Convention
… Countries have adopted provisions providing the legal basis … for the benefit of all customs administrations using it. UNECE Executive Secretary Olga Algayerova stated “The adoption … provides a framework for between 1 and 3.5 million truck trips every year to cross borders as quickly and …
Ghana pushes forward cross-border water cooperation in Africa by joining UN Conventions
… On 22 June 2020, Ghana became the 3rd African country (44th Party) … and International Lakes ( Water Convention ), serviced by UNECE, and the 37th Party to the Convention on the Law of the … sanitation, agriculture (which accounts for between 54 and 85% of employment in Volta basin countries), …
Joint Statement of the UN Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development
… Geneva The UN Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development (IANYD) issued the following joint statement on the occasion of the UN High-Level Meeting on Youth , held in UN Headquarters, … Executive Secretary, UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Antony LAKE Executive Director, United Nations …
… In response to the request from Kazakhstan and Ukraine, UNECE has developed a study on improving energy efficiency and … accelerating technological change through legislation and regulation that supports a swift modernization of existing …
UNECE calls for enhanced disaster preparedness in the housing sector
… Geneva “It is crucial to develop effective standards and regulations and to ensure a proper institutional framework … preparedness and prevention in Azerbaijan and other countries located in disaster-prone areas”, said Mr. Elkhan … at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) International Forum on Natural Disasters and Building …
Central Asian countries approve joint cooperation plan on water quality
… the project “Water Quality in Central Asia” implemented by UNECE and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia. … Asia have approved the Plan for future cooperation, and approval by regional cooperation organizations is planned as …
20 countries commit to improving their water management in the framework of the Astana Water Action
… the framework of the “Environment for Europe” process, 20 countries and 4 organizations have committed to 75 specific … under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Water Convention and launched at the Conference. The … minimum environmental water flow in rivers through a regulation to be adopted in 2012. Georgia is building …
… According to a survey just released by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the most important challenges faced by countries in … on 7 October, brought together over 200 participants from 54 countries, including 52 UNECE member States. The …
… America. Globally, Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries reported 17 deaths per 100,000 population due to … are the most at risk on the roads of the country. In recent years, cities in Brazil have reduced traffic crashes, … Road Signs and Signals, and the 1958, 1997 and 1998 Vehicle Regulations Agreements. UNECE services the ECOSOC Committee …
UN urges Europe to boost environmental ambition to fight planetary crisis
… managing and tackling waste and pollution, stresses a new UN assessment launhed today. The 7th pan-European … body on environmental policy in the region – covering 54 countries across the European Union, European Free Trade … by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) …
UN/CEFACT outlines standard operating procedures to keep trade flowing smoothly during pandemics
… learned from the crisis, international experts from the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic … health crisis, supporting three main pillars within the UNECE Action Framework for Responses to the COVID-19 crisis. … to provide information on crisis-related restrictions and regulations Border agency measures, which should …
Managing Risk for Post-Pandemic Trade: UNECE and ITC launch a Guide for Border Regulators
… such as those during the COVID-19 pandemic. In many countries, the entry of goods onto a market is often regulated … at the border in order to ensure that there are not unnecessary delays or redundant processes. New technologies … Market Surveillance” and “Recommendation T on Standards and Regulations for Sustainable Development”. By implementing …
UN Road Safety Fund launches 2023 call for proposals
… The UN Road Safety Fund has issued its 2023 call for proposals, which will disburse USD 4 million to approved projects aimed at reducing road traffic fatalities. … a proposal; Projects supporting regional (multi-country) approach to address common challenges; Projects …