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International summit highlights importance of transboundary and basin cooperation in climate change adaptation

… of climate action and is crucial for effective climate change adaptation. These were central messages of the recent … all over the world to come together to share experiences, challenges and successes in water management in response to … the graphic below. For more information please see: http://www.minambiente.it/water-and-climate-summit … International …

UNECE and international experts review progress in Uzbekistan’s environmental performance

… in a field mission to Uzbekistan from 25 February to 5 March 2019. The Environmental Performance Review (EPR) will … protection and augmenting efforts towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). … have been allocated and responsibilities are clear for the achievement of the SDGs and what concrete results have …

Blockchain, IoT, traceability for sustainable value chains and cross-border e-commerce in focus at upcoming Hangzhou Forum

… are participating in international trade and global value chains, and the demand for instruments for electronic exchange of trade data and information is increasing at a … Forum and a detailed programme, please visit: http://www.unece.org/hangzhouforum.html. The last date for …

UNECE and FAO launch “Forests for Fashion-Fashion for Forests” initiative on International Day of Forests

… will and commitment, but also for communication and outreach at every level of society to change priorities, habits and unsustainable practices. Such … programme of the various events is available at: http://www.unece.org/forests/forestsforfashion.html … UNECE and FAO …

UNFC wind energy standards released for public comment until 21 July 2019

… 171 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity, of which 49 GW was from wind energy projects, was added worldwide. … a more sustainable energy mix to try to mitigate climate change are some of the factors driving the rapid expansion … on UNFC and its application to wind energy visit: https://www.unece.org/energy/se/reserves.html … UNFC wind energy …

Trade Facilitation

… the only international standard for electronic data interchange (UN/EDIFACT - United Nations Electronic Data … can be found on the UN/CEFACT web page at:  http://www.unece.org/cefact/recommendations/rec_index.htm           … codes submitted through the UN/LOCODE web page at:  http://www.unece.org/cefact/locode/welcome.html 17. PAYTERMS – …

Governments, the private Sector and NGOs to discuss in Berlin means to address Europe’s housing crisis

… property ladder •    Increasing social housing stocks which are running well below 10 percent of the current needs … Soviet-era housing in eastern and central Europe which experts consider to be a ‘time bomb’ that will affect … 2015. For further information, please visit: http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=41078#/ Or contact: Gulnara Roll …

Mexico tests use of UNFC for the assessment of petroleum projects

… gains at the expense of longer-term considerations – which must also address social and environmental aspects – … in biodiversity due to deforestation. This holistic approach through the application of UNFC will support the more … Geneva. For more information on UNFC visit:  https://www.unece.org/energy/se/reserves.html … Mexico tests use of …

20th UN/CEFACT Forum marks progress on electronic business and trade facilitation processes

… for Europe)—held its 20th session at the University of Technology in Vienna from 17 to 21 September.  Public-private … sector participants included over 130 business and technology experts from 27 UN Member States, the United … 2013.   Additional information can be found on  http://www.unece.org/cefact.html … 20th UN/CEFACT Forum marks …

Wood confirmed as the primary source of renewable energy in Europe

… Nordic and Baltic states as well as in Serbia and the Czech Republic. Around 44% of all mobilised woody biomass … Further Info: The complete datasheets can be downloaded at www.unece.org/jwee2009.html . The next round of the enquiry … 917 1390 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.unece.org/forests Note to Editors: The Joint Wood Energy …

A multi-stakeholder workshop in Minsk to address adaptation to climate change in the Neman River Basin

… and natural landscapes at a stakeholder workshop on 19 March in Mi nsk. The workshop is being organized as part of the … about the state of water resources in the basin ( http://www.cricuwr.by/neman ) . The workshop will make it possible … basins under the UN ECE Water Convention (see http://www1.unece.org/ehlm/platform/display/ClimateChange/ ). The …

20 countries commit to improving their water management in the framework of the Astana Water Action

… access to water and sanitation, adaptation to climate change and extreme events, transboundary water cooperation, … 2011 in Astana. These actions correspond to the major challenges and pressures identified in the Second Assessment … committed to can be found on the following website: http://www.unece.org/env/efe/Astana/documents.html . And in …

International conference to explore the role of standards in achieving the SDGs

… and to gain market access and integrate global supply chains. Even as standards play such a prominent role in our lives, their contribution to … further information on the Conference, please visit: http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=46052 … International conference …

Migration statistics: interconnected data for an interconnected world

… have throughout human history, people today migrate in search of better opportunities, to escape hardship or conflict, … flee poverty, conflict, terrorism or the effects of climate change, often seeking refuge or the chance of a better … and discussed at the Work Session are available at: http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=47809    … Migration statistics: …

21st Century Housing Challenges to be addressed through a Charter on Sustainable Housing

… There are many challenges facing housing in the 21 st Century in the UNECE … resources (land and non-renewable building materials). A changing climate has resulted in an increased number of … other documents. For more information, please visit: http://www.unece.org/hlm/welcome.html or contact: Gulnara Roll, …

Three North African countries discuss benefits of Espoo Convention

… on Strategic Environmental Assessment. Mauritania is also challenged by a lack of sufficient resources and established … the amendment was adopted. UNECE organized the event — which was hosted by the Government of Morocco — in conjunction … documents and presentations are available here: http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=38697#/ … Three North African …

UNECE experts visit Belarus to assess environmental policies and implementation

… and the secretariat are visiting Belarus from 17 to 25 March for a field mission in the framework of the third … development. Conducted in 2015 — the final year for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals — the review …

Forest community agrees to take joint action towards greening the economy

… session “Metsä2013” is taking place. Heikki Granholm, Co-chair of Metsä2013 and Chair of COFFI, said “The forest sector in the region has … Undersecretary of State. For more information visit: http://www.unece.org/forests.html or contact Arnaud Brizay at …

Wood must be at the heart of the green economy, say scientists

… carbon and in replacing fossil fuel, concrete and steel, which have higher carbon emissions and a significantly larger … material, with little or no relevance to modern technologies and current environmental concerns.  UNECE wants … and to view all the presentations, please refer to: www.unece.org/forests/lca-workshop.html Workshop …

UNECE reviews the environmental performance of Montenegro for the fourth time

… tool to help countries identify key environmental challenges and establish concrete recommendations to improve … review of Montenegro measures progress made and considers challenges encountered in the areas of air quality, water … For more information about the UNECE EPRs, visit  http://www.unece.org/env/epr   … UNECE reviews the environmental …