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… 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 …
… 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 …
… With the rise of new technologies, online learning has become very popular in recent years, using new interactive tools for teaching various subjects. In line with this trend, the United … online training can be found at the following link: http://www.unece.org/env/teia/pubs/onlinetraining2013 Notes to …
Water takes centre stage in discussion on Post-2015 Development Agenda
… all millennium development goals, water is a particularly challenging – and important – issue to incorporate in … to the other 10 themes of the World We Want consultation such as energy, health and food. After intense breakout group … to water. For further information, please visit http://www.unece.org/post_2015_water_consultation_meeting.html … …
The gender pay gap in UNECE countries: what has changed since 2000?
… be concentrated in certain professions and industries – such as the health and social sector – that typically pay … very high (33 per cent). Among European countries for which data are available, Estonia and the United Kingdom had … and how UNECE contributes to accelerating progress: http://www.unece.org/DAM/RCM_Website/Gender_Pay_Gap_handout.pdf … …
UNECE and Mayors launch Trees in Cities Challenge to scale up climate action in urban areas
… partnerships with cities with the Trees in Cities Challenge , a bold new campaign launched at the UN Climate Action Summit calling on Mayors to … and adaptation. For more information please visit: https://www.unece.org/climate-change.html … UNECE and Mayors launch …
Wildfires are increasingly dangerous in the UNECE region
… of fire-generated particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach 339,000. Permanent transfer of carbon from burned ecosystems, which will not recover after fire, to the atmosphere … Section Email: [email protected] website: www.unece.org/forests … Wildfires are increasingly …
… . The information on which this series is based comes mainly from company reports of … point that GA has made in several previous submissions, which does not appear to us to have been reflected adequately … cannot both be done satisfactorily under a single scheme. There needs to be two distinct but compatible schemes …
Local solutions to bridge the gaps in service provision for older people in rural and remote areas
… As a result, people in rural areas often face greater challenges in accessing services, including health and … and remote areas. It highlights local solutions to tackle challenges in accessing health and social care, the need for … remote areas. The full policy brief series can be found at: www.unece.org/population/ageing/policybriefs. … Local …
UNECE engages statisticians to measure progress ahead of COP21
… COP21, seeks to deliver a clear pathway to meet the climate challenge and a system to help us measure and increase progress until we get the job done”, says Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the United … disaster risk reduction For more information please visit: www.unece.org/stats/climate … UNECE engages statisticians …
Strengthening national capacities for road safety management
… accidents while an additional 50 million are injured. 500 children lose their lives on the road every single day, with … of the most pressing health emergencies of our time, to which two targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) … experiences of others, and provided representatives with a chance to discuss progress in the preparation of Road Safety …
… second Working Group of the Parties to the PRTR Protocol, scheduled to take place in Geneva on 20-21 November 2012. The … will also discuss capacity building activities and technical assistance on the basis of survey results that were … this year. For further information, please visit http://www.unece.org/env/pp/welcome.html or contact: Ella …
UNECE/EU workshop identifies key areas for cooperation on water in Europe
… investments in wastewater treatment plants. However, many challenges still threaten water resources and aquatic … resources in Europe are of a transboundary nature, these challenges need to be tackled jointly by riparian countries. … water policy. For further information please visit: http://www.unece.org/env/water/ or contact: Ms. Annukka Lipponen …
UNECE launches Team of Specialists to support action for sustainable fisheries
… legitimate fishery workers are at stake. This is a global challenge, to which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, in particular … documents and presentations, are available at: http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=47439 … UNECE launches Team of …
… smart sustainable cities, through a multi-stakeholder approach which involved over 300 international experts. A smart … Innovative Financing" approach ENG Permanent URL: www.unece.org/smart-sustainable-cities … Smart Sustainable …
SEA pilot application for the Road Map on Green Economy in Moldova: Initial Training Workshop
… Pilot Project we would like to use the SEA as instrument which will contribute to the decision making process to achieve the environmentally sound and sustainable development … Iordanov (P.A. EcoContact) e-mail [email protected] // www.aarhus.vox.md // GSM + 373 79716696 Document title ENG …
Member States renew support to UNECE’s work at 64th session of the Economic Commission for Europe
… Europe (UNECE) concluded its 64th session, held on 29-31 March 2011 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, reconfirming … to the promotion of sustainable development and the achievement of the MDGs and general stability in the region” … All the documents of the session are available at: http://www.unece.org/commission/2011/64th_index.htm UNECE - Jean …
Robust growth in Europe but risks and policy challenges remain: UN report
… the way to reorient policy towards longer-term issues such as addressing climate change, tackling existing inequalities and removing … (UNWTO). For more information, please visit: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/policy/wesp/ … Robust growth …
SDG Snapshot report highlights strong progress but persistent challenges for UNECE region
… the European Union. Persistent gender pay gaps are a challenge in all UNECE countries, serving as a barrier to … protection systems contribute to reducing inequality, reaching out to the poorest sectors of the population remains a challenge in some countries. Inequality also has a strong …