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The guidelines aim to support the efforts of governments in the UNECE region to improve evidence-based policymaking on sustainable urban development and housing.
This document serves as a practical reference for policymakers and for other experts involved in the development, review and
… or “evidence-based practice”. More on the subject in: Paul Cairney, The Politics of Evidence-based Policy Making … level. (b) Housing arrangements; (c) Occupancy status of conventional dwellings: (d) Type of ownership; (e) Number of …
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Innovation is central to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to economic development across the world. One of the most open and democratic countries in the region, with a strategic location, educated work force, strong legacy of applied research, competitive wage
… In particular, the support of Ms. Dinara Moldosheva (Chairperson, Kyrgyzpatent) and Mr. Samat Baizakov (Deputy … for Economic Affairs and Energy CEDAW United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination …
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This document outlines a comprehensive framework for conducting stress tests and evaluating the resilience of transportation systems.
It is targeted at stakeholders engaged in transportation planning, risk analysis, and decision-making processes. It includes policymakers, transport authorities,
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Guidelines on tools and mechanisms to finance Smart Sustainable Cities projects: A U4SSC deliverable
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These guidelines were developed as part of the United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative.
These guidelines provide practical recommendations for city governments on how to develop investment-grade projects in support of sustainable smart urban development. The Guidelines explain what a
… the U4SSC management team: Nasser Al Marzouqi (U4SSC Chair), H.E. Ms Katrina Naut, Abdurahman M. Al Hassan, Paolo … organizations and representative: Oliver Hillel from the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Lucy Winchester …
Guidelines on tools and mechanisms to finance Smart Sustainable Cities projects. A U4SSC deliverable
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This publication was developed within the framework of the United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative.
The Guidelines provide practical recommendations for city governments on how to develop investment-grade projects in support of sustainable smart urban development. They explain what a
… the U4SSC management team: Nasser Al Marzouqi (U4SSC Chair), H.E. Ms Katrina Naut, Abdurahman M. Al Hassan, Paolo … organizations and representative: Oliver Hillel from the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Lucy Winchester …
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In the past two decades, many countries and the European Union have been orienting their waste and materials management policies towards preventive and integrated approaches, with emphasis on the life-cycle and supply chains of materials and products. Policy initiatives aimed at establishing a
… this document are Johanna Pakarinen (Statistics Finland, Chair of UNECE Task Force), Arturo de la Fuente (Eurostat), … and the production of energy saving or long lasting and conventional goods. It is recommended to develop physical …
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Albania is one of the fastest urbanizing countries in Europe, grappling with a set of unique challenges. The pattern of geographical development has led to specific challenges, including a lack of affordable housing in high-growth areas and widespread deprivations in declining areas. Albania has
… Scholar, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain; Vice-Chair, UNECE Real Estate Market Advisory Group Edit Lakatos . … policies. It is governed by a Steering Committee chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister. ADF acts as the National … Census was 1,012,400 dwellings, out of which 1,008,243 were conventional dwellings. Of the conventional dwellings, …
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Available in English and Russian. (ECE/CEP/141, 37 pp.)
Substantial improvements in environmental monitoring and data collection are needed in countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. Such improvements are difficult to achieve without the commitment and cooperation of enterprises.
… Caucasus and Central Asia, especially in such areas as air emissions, water discharges and waste management. Such … on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (PRTRs) to the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in …
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The Nur-Sultan City Profile presents the outcomes of the city evaluation against the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Smart Sustainable Cities (SSC), and proposes actions for the city to make progress towards achieving the SDGs. It provides guidance for Nur-Sultan, including the development,
… as smart water meters, smart electricity meters and smart air conditioning systems), urban and spatial planning, … Emirates), Singapore (Singapore), Shanghai (China), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Moscow (Russia). 16 U4SSC, Collection … standards such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (2016). Inefficient waste …
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This publication provides a progress assessment on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the region of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), based on the data available in the United Nations Global SDG
… 2.2.3). Evidence on the sustainability, resilience and fairness of agricultural practices is limited. Available data … adequate housing (target 11.1) and is on track to reduce air pollution in urban areas (target 11.6). Disaster risk … emphasise the importance of gender equality, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination …
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The UNRSF launches the second issue of its newsletter at a time when the world continues to face unprecedented change and disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the momentum gained with the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in February 2020 where the Stockholm Declaration
… for physical distancing and to avoid a surge of toxic air pollution in Ethiopia. Adama M IN IS TR Y O F TR A N SP … to accede to and implement the seven core UN Road Safety Conventions, which offer a basis to legislate and take …
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The assessment is the result of a collaboration between the secretariat of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in cooperation with numerous partner organizations and individual experts. The ECE Working Group on Environmental
… the political will. To take the example of emissions to the air, releases of nitrogen and sulfur oxides have dropped in … Alex Zvoleff ); and the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (Sara Minelli). The …
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This study is a compendium of best practices and illustrates that housing for migrants and refugees can positively support local communities and economies, and facilitate their integration. The study also highlights the key roles of cities and local administrations in housing provision.
… are defined and protected under international law. The Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951)3, as … Population Facts, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, No. 2017/5 (December 2017). …
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (ECE) Group of Experts on Gas teamed with the Group of Experts on Renewable Energy to identify and explore synergies between variable renewable energy (VRE) sources and natural gas. These synergies could provide the required affordably and
… solar PV, and a steady expansion of nuclear power. Whilst conventional coal is expected to phase out, some minor … among all the options considered. In terms of emissions and air quality, the Figure 14 confirms the environmental …
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A national transport, health and environment action plan (NTHEAP) is a key tool and mechanism for developing sustainable and healthy transport in a country. NTHEAPs provide a comprehensive and intersectoral way of planning and implementing transport, environment and health action at the national
… in health, environment, transport, interior, consumer affairs, education, finance and spatial planning. The manual … Assembly resolution on road safety, 2010 (18) Treaties and conventions • United Nations Framework Convention on Climate …
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Ten years have passed since UNECE received its mandate to undertake Environmental Performance Reviews. To mark the decade, assess progress and propose the Programme’s future direction, UNECE undertook the analysis contained in this publication.
… 24 E. Role of NGOs 26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND TRENDS 29 A. Air 29 B. Water 30 C. Waste and contaminated sites 33 D. … and commitments 76 B. UNECE regional environmental conventions 77 C. Other regional cooperation 77 D. EU …
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As part of the ongoing work on THE PEP a Study on good practices in Mobility Management has been published.
Drawing on concrete experiences from across the Pan-European region, the guide, developed under the Transport Health and Environment Pan-European Programme (THE PEP), provides practical
… to): a) Less congestion, resulting in a reduction in air pollution and in time wasted in traffic, as well as less … can prove to be an effective and efficient alternative to conventional public transport for sparsely populated areas, …
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Public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the delivery of public services have become a world wide phenomenon and are generating great interest. PPPs combine the best of both worlds, but they also present a severe organizational and institutional challenge for the public sector. To address the
… which are either non existent or in urgent need of repair. These problems in turn impose huge costs on societies, … (e) Fairness: the degree to which rules apply equally to everyone … have not already done so, the ratification of the New York Convention on the enforcement of arbitral awards. In …
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This report provides a progress assessment on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the region of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), based on the data available in the United Nations Global SDG Indicators Database and on the statistical methodology commonly used by all
… Sustainable urbanization Cultural & natural heritage Urban air quality & waste mgmt. Urban green & public spaces Urban … towards achieving the environmental dimension of the SDGs. Nairobi: United Nations. 7 UNESCO (2020). Adverse … waste and other chemicals, as required by: - Basel Convention - Montreal Protocol - Rotterdam Convention - …
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Understanding the performance of road, rail, inland waterway, and inter-modal transport systems
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) with the support of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the Economic
… or boundaries. United Nations editorial style and naming conventions are used in this publication. Links contained in … national contexts: Dr. Mamuka Chikhladze (Georgia), Dr. Khair Jadaan (Jordan), Mr. Eduard Kaplan and Mr. Sayan …