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Water and Health Compliance Committee launches consultation process to help States implement the Protocol

… At its sixth meeting (Geneva, 1–2 March 2011), the Compliance Committee under the Protocol on … under the Protocol. This is a fundamentally new approach and the procedure as envisaged does not have precedents … Protocol and its Compliance Committee please visit: http://www.unece.org/env/water/text/text_protocol.html Contact: Ms. …

National Policy Dialogue process in Tajikistan celebrates adoption of Water Sector Reform Programme

… December 2015 represents the next legal and institutional changes necessary for management and protection of water … and Ukraine. For more information, please visit: www.unece.org/env/water/npd … National Policy Dialogue …

UNECE marks World Population Day and launches regional review of international policy framework on population and development (ICPD+20)

… the leading cause of ill health and death for women of childbearing age. Nearly 800 women die every day in the … more information on the UNECE’s work on population: http://www.unece.org/pau/welcome.html For more information on World Population Day: http://www.unfpa.org/public/world-population-day     [1] European …

UNECE Kicks off first Environmental Performance Review of Turkmenistan

… of Turkmenistan, will remain in the country until 3 March 2011. The review is coordinated by UNECE and enjoys the … matters. For more information, lease visit: http://www.unece.org/env/epr/mandate.htm Note to editors … the Russian Federation - 1999). Since 2001, UNECE has launched the second round of reviews, in Belarus (2005), …

Improving outcomes and reducing costs of decision-making impacting the environment

… How can Aarhus principles help peacebuilding in Myanmar and China? What are the obstacles to effective public participation in national climate change-related decision-making on the way to the Paris … and beyond. For further information, please visit: http://www.unece.org/tfppdm5      or contact: …

Third cycle review and appraisal of Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing to conclude with High-Level Panel in New York

… worldwide with illustrations of best practice policy in each of the United Nations regions. José António Vieira da … 7 February 2018 is “Strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all”. Responding to this … does affect almost one in ten. In light of demographic changes, pressures on social protection systems and …

UN energy forum calls for more decisive policies and increased investments to achieve radical transition by 2030

… at multiple levels of government. Further, as each country has its own national endowment of natural … and legislative heritage, and regulatory infrastructure, each country will define its own pathway to a sustainable … support to countries’ sustainable energy transition: http://www.unece.org/energy.html … UN energy forum calls for more …

Central Asian countries strengthen cooperation to support sustainable economic recovery post-COVID-19

… have recognized the need for a more integrated approach towards structural economic transformation in order to build back better while staying on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.  … provide support to SPECA. For more information: https://www.unescap.org/events/2020speca-ef … Central Asian …

UNECE calls for decisive action to close the Gender Pay Gap in the region

… unacceptable.  Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March and as we mark 25 years since the adoption of the Beijing …   The reasons are numerous and complex, ranging from the childhood influences that affect career aspirations and … all its activities and partnerships. To learn more, visit: www.unece.org/gender … UNECE calls for decisive action to …

Georgia to develop a Strategic Environmental Assessment and an Environmental Impact Assessment Systems with support from UNECE

… On 23 September, the draft law on EIA and SEA, which is now compliant with the provisions of the UNECE … developed by the Georgian Government in the areas such as agriculture, energy, industry, waste management, water … in the Eastern Neighbourhood (EaP GREEN) programme ( http://www.unece.org/env/eia/about/eap_green.html ) and in …

What are statistics worth? Determining the value of Official Statistics

… Statistics their powerful competitive advantage. The challenge, which the new Recommendations help to meet, is to ensure that …   The Recommendations are available online at http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=51139   A wiki platform for …

Georgia is among the top trade reformers in the region - UNECE study

… Revenue Service and the Patrol Police), and traders have a choice of 6 Customs Clearance Zones, 4 clearance divisions, … also has a relatively advanced system of standardization, technical regulations, conformity assessment and metrology. … benefits will require strengthening state agencies with technical skills and expertise, particularly for completing …

Countries adopt blueprint to improve road safety systematically, harnessing UN legal instruments‎

… Conference on Road Safety, held in Stockholm, launched a call for unprecedented efforts to halve road … governments can make their roads safer. The decision, which entered into force today, was taken in Geneva on 28 … contexts. The Recommendations are available at: https://www.unece.org/DAM/trans/doc/2020/itc/ECE-TRANS-2020-9e.pdf … …

Who will protect environmental human rights defenders? The Aarhus Convention

… sustainability of their communities and the future of their children. The recent report of the United Nations Special … logging, dams and water-related sectors and poaching. The situation underlines the crucial importance of … E-mail: [email protected] Meeting webpage: https://www.unece.org/env/pp/aarhus/tfaj10.html#/ … Who will protect …

Innovation in the Public Sector – Benefitting Society and Supporting Economic Growth

… and   better solutions for social and environmental challenges. To promote innovation in the public sector, … face constitutional, legal and political constraints which reduce their willingness and ability to bear risks and to … Commission. Conference materials are available at: http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=33189 For more information, …

United Nations Framework Classification for Resources now applicable for bioenergy

… renewable energy made from biological source materials, which can include solid biomass, sewage biomass, forest … and use of bioenergy at a country or company level challenging, particularly in relation to the integration of … at reserves.energy [at] unece.org and/or visit http://www.unece.org/energy/se/reserves.html Note to editors Most …

New UN standards for assessment of solar and wind energy resources could spur investment in renewables

… 180 GW of renewable energy were installed in 2018, of which 100 GW were solar PV. As the costs of renewables continue … fossil fuel-fired power plants, and today represent the cheapest options for electricity generation in many … its application to solar and wind energy, visit: https://www.unece.org/energy/se/reserves.html Interest to undertake …

UNECE and LIUC University in Italy join forces on sustainable finance for infrastructure and smart cities with new Geneva UN Charter Centre of Excellence

… have agreed to establish a Geneva UN Charter Centre of Excellence to advance sustainable finance … during the economic recovery and to accelerate action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in … registration. More information is available at  http://www.unece.org/housing.html   About …

Switzerland joins the Aarhus Convention and its amendment on genetically modified organisms

… On 3 March 2014, Switzerland ratified the United Nations Economic … session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Convention, which will be held back to back with the second session of the … amendment and the Protocol on PRTRs please visit  http://www.unece.org/env/pp/welcome.html or contact: Ella …

UNECE Water Convention could offer solutions to African countries for shared water resource management

… Environment Facility International Waters Projects, which took place from 12 to 14 November 2012 at the United … agreements on the Senegal River, the Niger River, Lake Chad and the Orange-Senqu and Limpopo Rivers. In addition, … (UNECA). For further information, please visit: http://www.unece.org/env/water/ or contact: Ms. Francesca …