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The development of information and communications technologies (ICTs) gives rise to a variety of legal and regulatory issues for policymakers, from the validity of electronic methods of contracting and the security risks associated with them, to concerns over cybercrime and the ability to protect
… level, such as the UNCITRAL model laws and the 2005 Convention, and regional level, particularly the European … intervening where market failures arise and to maintain fair competition. A range of other principles have been …
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Since independence, Moldova has navigated the challenging transition to a market economy while achieving significant, albeit volatile, economic growth, reduced poverty levels and the status of a lower-middle-income economy. However, productivity growth has declined as original drivers of structural
… Section. Mr. Christopher Athey, UNECE Economic Affairs Officer, led the implementation of the review, … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Going beyond the conventional view for effective SILs in Moldova . . . . . . …
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The Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA), adopted at the Second World Assembly on Ageing in April 2002, set a comprehensive and bold agenda for ageing-related policies in the 21st century. With the UNECE Regional Implementation Strategy for MIPAA adopted in Berlin the same year,
… United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. World Population Prospects: The … and public spaces was catalysed through the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities adopted …
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Many countries around the world are easing COVID-19 travel restrictions on the movement of people and goods by various modes of transport. The actions presented in this document have been identified through reviews of various sources, including emerging scientific and grey literature, websites of
… in road traffic injuries, emissions of transport-related air pollution and greenhouse gases, noise and traffic … implementation of regulations on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) in transport systems; they can also … mobility restrictions including, but not limited to, wheelchair users, frail older people and pregnant women. Table 2. …
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The world’s prevalent economic model, based on a ‘take-make-use-dispose’ approach, cannot maintain and raise human standards of living without causing environmental degradation and incurring economic risks. Decoupling economic activity from the increasing demand for natural resources could be done
… 2017). The 9Rs include: Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Remanufacture, Repurpose, Recycle, and … by consuming fewer natural resources and materials R4 Repair Repair and maintenance of a defective product so it can be used …
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The population of the UNECE region is ageing: one in four people will be 65 years old or above by 2050 compared to one in six today. Population ageing has social and economic implications for which societies need to prepare. This requires a coordinated, whole-of-government and whole-of-society
… inequity if the risks and costs of population ageing are unfairly distributed. It is therefore important to take … on United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. World Population Prospects: The … in decision-making. It is underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the United Nations …
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The 2022 UNECE Ministerial Conference on Ageing (Rome, Italy, 16-17 June 2022) concluded the fourth cycle of review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) and its Regional Implementation Strategy (RIS).
These proceedings provide a summary of the Conference
… United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs; and Marta Diavolova, Deputy Regional Director a.i., … that ensures their sustainability and intergenerational fairness, among others. Collaboration between multiple actors … binding instrument on ageing such as an international convention. Policy responses to ageing: meeting new …
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The National Policy Dialogues is the main operational instrument of the EU Water Initiative (EUWI), an international partnership that aims to contribute to the achievement of the water related Millennium Development Goals. UNECE is the strategic partner supporting the policy dialogue process on
… for the water sector in this region. Gheorghe Constantin Chairman of the EUWI EECCA Working Group Director, Ministry of … In 2012, Turkmenistan became a Party to the Water Convention. The road map to be developed will assist in …
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This policy brief synthesizes the main findings and recommendations from the assessment of the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus in the Syr Darya River Basin, shared by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The methodology employed was developed specifically for assessing the nexus in
… Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary … River Basin was supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland The preparation of the nexus assessment for … River Basin was supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland as part of the FinWaterWEI programme and the …
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Seed potato certification is the process of assuring the quality of seed potatoes being marketed, usually done nationally according to regulated standards. Planting healthy seed potatoes is a key factor in maximizing the production of usable potatoes for consumption or processing.
The United
… United Kingdom; Yves Le Hingrat, Bernard Quéré, Anne-Claire Le Roux, Valérie Hélias, Xavier Riquiez and Philippe … Crump at ViCSPA, Australia; Prakash Vijayamma Ramakrishnan Nair at Melbourne University, Australia; Rachid Tahzima at …
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New publication supports transboundary basins in preparing bankable project proposals for climate change adaptation
Water, climate and finance know no borders- which brings challenges and opportunities: The majority of freshwater worldwide flows in transboundary basins and most climate change
… 2.3 Climate Finance and Funds Arising from the UN Climate Convention 13 2.4 Private Sector Financing 20 2.5 … Iqbal (GEF), Ly Thim (Mekong River Commission), Alastair Morrison (Green Climate Fund [GCF]), and Edouard Boinet …
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Riding towards green economy: Cycling and green jobs – A joint report by UN Environment-WHO-UNECE presents the results of a study undertaken by the Transport, Health and Environment Pan-European Programme (THE PEP). It builds on the 2014 publication, Unlocking new opportunities – jobs in green and
… Environment, Energy and the Sea, and Ministry of Social Affairs and Health); − Norway (Ministry of Health and Care … Cities Network for their help in disseminating the questionnaire. iv Foreword A shift towards green economy is one of … cities with important challenges related to emissions of air pollutants, CO2 emissions and noise, as well as land …
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The Report presents a thematic regional analysis of unpaid work of women in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) and the resulting empowerment women gain when their responsibility for such work is reduced. The report concludes with policy recommendations that prioritize the importance of unpaid
… and engage with all stakeholders on norms, standards and conventions, its unique convening power across the region, … work as crucial rather than burdensome work that must be fairly rewarded and equally shared between women and men. …
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Implementation Plan for the Strategic Framework for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Dnister River Basin
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… Environment Programme UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNIDO United Nations Industrial … of bank rein- forcement structures. When necessary, re- pairs or reconstruction of bank reinforcement structures on …
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Low-carbon hydrogen deployment is crucial for achieving the Paris Agreement goals and for deep decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors (in particular, in heavy long-distance transport, in the steel industry, fertilizer production, etc.). By the end of 2022, more than 70 countries around the
… Tokayev8, Minister of Energy B. Akchulakov9, QazaqGaz’s Chairman of the Board S. Zharkeshov10. Among other things, … agreements in the field of hydrogen energy with Eni12, AirLiquide13, Linde14. In June 2022 in Kazakhstan, several … ps://www.airliquide.com/group/press-releases-news/2021-03-02/air-liquide-increases-its-presence-kazakhstan-significant- …
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La présente publication, qui fait partie de la série intitulée « Forum mondial de l’harmonisation des Règlements concernant les véhicules (WP.29) - Comment il fonctionne, comment y adhérer », décrit les méthodes utilisées pour évaluer l’utilité socioéconomique de l’application des principaux
… pays ont été élaborées à la lumière de l’analyse documentaire afin de calculer les rapports coûts-avantages que l’on … du territoire, un grand nombre des normes, règles et conventions élaborées dans le cadre de la CEE sont utilisées …
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The Forest Products Annual Market Review 2022-2023 provides a comprehensive analysis of markets in the UNECE region and reports on the main market influences beyond the region. It covers products from the forest to the end user and from roundwood and primary processed products to value-added,
… and are fundamental for providing us with oxygen, clean air and water. These treasure chests of biodiversity … crates, pallets, and other products (APHIS, 2021). The air quality in the United States has been significantly … impacted in 2023 by a severe wildfire season in Canada. The air quality in major cities, including New York and …
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Measuring the activities of multinational enterprise groups is one of the major challenges facing producers of official statistics today. Sharing data nationally and internationally on the activities of multinational enterprise groups has become necessary to ensure the high quality of official
… our ideas and gave us inspiration. Timo Koskimäki Chair of the Task Force on Exchange and Sharing of Economic … and Sharing of Economic Data, composed of Timo Koskimäki (Chair, Statistics Finland), James Tebrake (Statistics … The Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax …
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Best Practice Guidance for Effective Methane Drainage and Use in Coal Mines
ISBN 13: 9789211170184
Sales Number: 10.II.E.2
8.25x11.5
Binding: Paperback
Series: ECE Energy Series, No. 31
The Publisher: United Nations,
… Abatement or Utilisation of Low‐Concentration Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) .............................35 6.6 … goals through policy analysis, the development of conventions, regulations and standards, and the …
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Transparency and predictability are essential elements for the cross-border movement of goods. In order to trade internationally efficiently and cost effectively, it is necessary to access all the regulatory requirements prior to the actual sale of merchandise. Having an official, single portal
… in 4 See the World Customs Organization Harmonized System Convention (1986) and related databases: …