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This study, commissioned by the Steering Committee of the Transport, Health and Environment PanEuropean Programme (THE PEP) through its Partnership on Jobs in Green and Healthy Transport, examines the economy-wide employment implications of an accelerated shift towards greener land transport in the
… responsible for climate change and also contributes to air pollution, acid rain, eutrophication, crop and forest … significant risks to human health through road injury, air and noise pollution, and traffic congestion.6 1 This … would be job losses in such sectors as the manufacturing of conventional vehicles, petroleum and gas (FTI Consulting, …
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This Glossary is a joint publication of the UNECE, ITF, and Eurostat. It represents a point of reference for all those involved in transport statistics, with definitions covering infrastructure, vehicles and transport equipment, traffic and transport measurement, safety energy consumption and
… collection of data on transport using the Common Questionnaire developed by the UNECE, ITF and Eurostat. It has since … for possible future use, but not operated. A.I-03 CONVENTIONAL RAILWAY LINE A principal railway line that is …
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The situation of eco-driving integration and development in the THE PEP member countries is very diverse. This paper offers an overview of which elements for eco-driving programmes are most crucial and which requirements need to be considered. It was compiled making use of know-how and experience
… to reduce emissions of transport-related greenhouse gases, air pollutants and noise, as well as to promote policies and … combustion engines. While the fuel reduction potential for conventional cars is generally quantified with 10–15%, an …
Guidebook on Critical Minerals for Sustainable Energy Transition to Support Intergenerational Action
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Critical minerals are essential for the energy transition as are intergenerational equity in resource management and the engagement of youth. The EGRM Resource Management Young Member Group has developed the publication "Critical Minerals for the Sustainable Energy Transition: A Guidebook to
… (UNEA), held biennially at the UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. At the recent UNEA-6, RMYMG members took part … a typical EV requires six times more mineral inputs than a conventional car, while an onshore wind farm requires nine …
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A Code of Good Practice which helps maintain quality along the fresh fruit and vegetables supply chains, to prevent and reduce food loss and waste. It sets out measures to be taken at the various stages of the supply chain before the fruit and vegetables reach the consumer, i.e. from harvest to
… Practices – including dedicated farm techniques, such as conventional, organic or Integrated pest management … Temperature has the greatest effect, but humidity and air circulation may also play a role. The “age” of a product …
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In April 2020, a UN Task Force was set up to develop recommendations for green and healthy sustainable transport to assist member States in the post COVID-19 recovery. Bringing together over 50 experts from member States, international institutions, academia, public transport operators and
… The publication was prepared under the guidance of the chair of the task force, Robert Thaler (Austria). THE PEP … for micromobility solutions to work in harmony with conventional transport. Examples of promotion of …
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The multifaceted requirements of sustainable development are primarily dependent on the optimal and responsible use of natural resources. A new paradigm of optimising resource efficiency and progressing towards a circular economy is required to realise the need for balanced development of natural
… Commission; Sigurd Heiberg, Petronavit a.s., Norway and Chair, EGRM Commercial Applications Working Group; Matthias … Consistent with re-centring on secondary sources, the conventional model of “greenfield” projects preceding …
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The UNRSF 2020 Annual Report is now available.
… . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Message from the Advisory Board Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … Mohamed El Moctar Mohamed El Hacene Steering Committee Chair In 2020, two of the pilot projects have been … • UN mandate, expertise and value of UN road safety conventions • Anchored in a global framework plan • A …
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This publication provides an overview of good practice programs and initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering youth participation in education for sustainable development (ESD) and in the implementation of the UNECE Strategy for ESD in its member States. It includes best practices, theoretical
… in. Finally we would like to acknowledge and thank the Chair of the UNECE Steering Committee on Education for … and Cultural Organization UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 1. A Sense of Urgency: The Case …
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At the Fifth High-level Meeting Meeting on Transport, Health and Environment in May 2021, governments adopted the Vienna Declaration "Building forward better by transforming to new, clean, safe, healthy and inclusive mobility and transport" which builds upon the previous work of THE PEP, the
… in annex I to the present Declaration, including ambient air pollution, traffic noise, greenhouse gas emissions, … encourage member States that are Contracting Parties to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals and the Convention on …
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In the framework of a project on strengthening the capacity of Central Asian countries to develop sustainable urban mobility policy on car sharing and carpooling initiatives,
… with economies in transition. The norms, standards and conventions developed at UNECE in the areas of environment, … placing cars in city paid parking lots and parking lots at airports. 3Developing sustainable urban mobility policy on …
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To support national efforts toward developing and implementing care-responsive and gender-transformative response and recovery policies, the UN Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) has engaged in a global project with UN regional commissions and cooperating partners. The toolkit “Placing Gender
… under the guidance of Malinka Koparanova, Senior Social Affairs Officer in UNECE. Peer comments have been received by … under the guidance of Malinka Koparanova, Senior Social Affairs Officer in UNECE. 2 The Toolkit consists of the … needs of children including developmental needs. CEDAW The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination …
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This Handbook for national master plans for freight transport and logistics has been elaborated with the aim to showcase the importance of the freight sector for the national economic development, and more importantly to assist national authorities in charge of freight transport and logistics with
… and land management, many of the norms, standards and conventions developed in UNECE are used worldwide, and a … Road Transport and Intermodal Transport, Italy and WP�24 Chair during 2019-2020 term Ms. Julia Elsinger � � � � � � � � …
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The pan-European recommendations for inland navigation vessels aim to establish a harmonized regime of technical requirements for vessels that transport goods and passengers internationally. The recommendations are the result of Government efforts to unify divergent regulations in force in
… regional framework for the elaboration and harmonization of conventions, norms and standards. The Commission’s experts … They also contain strict regulations on limitation of air and water pollution and on the abatement of noise, the …
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The frequency and intensity of wildfires, storms and pest outbreaks has been increasing rapidly for several decades, highlighting the vulnerability of the world’s forests and the impact of natural and human threats accelerated and intensified by climate changes.
Although disturbance and mortality
… in total and with regard to various parts of the questionnaire ....................................................40 … respective terms will depend to a large extent on country conventions, perspectives and goals in reporting. The …
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THE WHO REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations created in 1948 with the primary responsibility for international health matters and public health. The WHO Regional Office for Europe is one of six regional offices throughout the
… 37 Air pollution … European Region. Walking and cycling can also help reduce air pollution, which alone claims more than half a million … found that the uptake of e-cycling substitutes not only for conventional cycling, but also quite substantially for …
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This study identifies the role and benefits of spatial planning, the particular challenges vis-à-vis spatial planning that face countries in transition, its key principles, the division of roles and responsibilities, the main stages in the process of developing spatial plans, and priority actions
… In preparation for the Warsaw workshop, a survey questionnaire on spatial planning systems in UNECE countries, … draws on the discussions of the workshop and the questionnaire responses described above. It provides guidance on how … of public transport. To maximize efficiency, supplement conventional public transit with specialized services …
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Across the UNECE region, member States are facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical crises in the region, supply chain disruptions, and climate change impacts. These challenges have exposed the vulnerability of the UNECE energy systems and highlighted the urgent
… from 21-23 September 2022. The secretariat thanks the Chairs of the UNECE Expert Groups – Mr. Jim Robb, Chair of the … Framework Classification for Resources UNFCCC UN Framework Convention on Climate Change UNRMS United Nations Resource …
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This Recovery Action Plan shows that appropriate interventions can simultaneously have health, safety and other socioeconomic benefits. The twin goals of increased pandemic resilience, and the achievement of the SDGs can be advanced simultaneously. Additionally, a country’s disaster preparedness
… Steven Nystrom, NewStream Companies and FIG Commission 9 Chair (2015-2018) Chryssy Potsiou, National Technical … of Surveyors (FIG) President (2015-2018), former Vice-Chair of the WPLA Rik Wouters, Director, Eureg Advice, former … that prevent or distort rational choices, such as social convention, governance structure, data insufficiency, lack …
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The report Childcare, Women’s Employment and the COVID-19 Impact and Response: The Case of the Kyrgyz Republic is part of the “UNECE - UN Women series: Rethinking care economy and empowering women for building back better”. This series includes key results of a collaboration between UNECE and UN
… and engage with all stakeholders on norms, standards and conventions, its unique convening power across the region, … 1 1 1 10 9 18 Cleaning of the apartment 2 2 2 26 23 39 Repairing household appliances/furniture/housing, cleaning the …