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]]> PRESS RELEASE – UN Environment Assembly opens with calls for stronger multilateral action /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2024/02/UNEA-6-Opens-with-Calls-for-Stronger-Multilateral-Action/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:23:54 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=113167 Ministers of environment and other leaders from more than 180 nations convened today in Nairobi for the start of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6).

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]]> New Global Centre of Excellence on Climate Adaptation /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/02/new-global-centre-of-excellence-on-climate-adaptation/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:58:29 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=24269 The Netherlands announced today it will work with Japan and UN Environment to establish a Global Centre of Excellence to help countries, institutions and businesses to adapt to a warming climate, which is increasing the frequency of natural disasters and causing economic disruptions. The Global Centre of Excellence on Climate Adaptation will bring together international [...]

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]]> At Security Council, UN chief Guterres makes case for new efforts to build and sustain peace /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/01/at-security-council-un-chief-guterres-makes-case-for-new-efforts-to-build-and-sustain-peace/ Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:39:33 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=23820 10 January 2017 – Delivering his first formal briefing to the Security Council, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres underlined the need for new, strengthened efforts to build and sustain peace ranging from prevention, conflict resolution and peacekeeping to peacebuilding and sustainable development. “We spend far more time and resources responding to crises rather than preventing [...]

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]]> Project for solar-powered electric boat transport in the Middle East and North Africa receives USD 1 million UN Energy Grant /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/12/project-for-solar-powered-electric-boat-transport-in-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-receives-usd-1-million-un-energy-grant/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:45:11 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=23611 14 DEC 2016 - A partnership working to promote solar-powered electric vessels in Tunisia and in the Middle East and North Africa was awarded the $1 million 2016 Energy Grant from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affair (UN-DESA), it was announced today. The project “Solar Fuelled Electric Maritime Mobility” by SINTEF, an [...]

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]]> More than 5 per cent of world’s oceans now protected with more commitments underway – UN environment wing /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/12/more-than-5-per-cent-of-worlds-oceans-now-protected-with-more-commitments-underway-un-environment-wing/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:47:09 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=23619 14 December 2016 – Since April, an unprecedented 3.6 million square kilometres of ocean – an area larger than India – have been designated as marine protected areas (MPAs), meaning for the first time, more than 5% of the world’s oceans are now protected. “The establishment of so many new protected areas is tremendous news [...]

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]]> The vulnerable ‘must be our first priority,’ says Ban, calling on donors to support UN emergency fund /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/12/the-vulnerable-must-be-our-first-priority-says-ban-calling-on-donors-to-support-un-emergency-fund/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:52:28 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=23627 13 December 2016 – During the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund's (CERF) High-Level pledging conference for 2017, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon requested, an unprecedented $1 billion by 2018 – a stark increase since its 2005 establishment. Global humanitarian needs have quadruple over the years, leaving more than 128 million people in need of assistance today. [...]

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]]> MARRAKECH: Countries at UN conference pledge to press ahead with implementation of Paris Agreement /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/11/marrakech-countries-at-un-conference-pledge-to-press-ahead-with-implementation-of-paris-agreement/ Mon, 21 Nov 2016 20:46:26 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=22979 18 November 2016 – As they wrapped up their work today in Marrakech, Morocco, countries gathered at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 22), pledged on Friday to move forward on the implementation of the Paris Agreement, which entered into force two weeks ago. In the Marrakech Action Proclamation, for our climate and sustainable [...]

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]]> MARRAKECH: Deepening South-South cooperation driving climate action among developing countries /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/11/marrakech-deepening-south-south-cooperation-driving-climate-action-among-developing-countries/ Mon, 21 Nov 2016 18:48:52 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=22967 14 November 2016 – South-South cooperation is growing, as developing countries are helping each other to address climate change, sustainable development and implementation of the Paris Agreement, said senior United Nations officials and government Ministers at the UN Climate Conference in Marrakech (COP 22). “It is encouraging and inspiring to see how South-South Cooperation is [...]

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]]> MARRAKECH: ‘We strive to lead,’ climate-vulnerable countries declare, pledging robust action on Paris accord /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/11/marrakech-we-strive-to-lead-climate-vulnerable-countries-declare-pledging-robust-action-on-paris-accord/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:49:56 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=22983 18 November 2016 – At the United Nations Climate Conference under way in Marrakech, Morocco, known as ‘COP 22,’ more than 45 of the world’s countries that are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change pledged today to pursue robust action towards implementation of the landmark Paris Agreement. “We will survive and thrive,” the [...]

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]]> New UN initiative aims to save lives and cut climate change by protecting peatlands /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/11/new-un-initiative-aims-to-save-lives-and-cut-climate-change-by-protecting-peatlands/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:55:07 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=23003 17 November 2016 – A new global initiative was launched today at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 22) under way in Marrakech, aims to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and save thousands of live by protecting peatlands – the largest terrestrial organic soil carbon stock. According to the UN environment Programme (UNEP), the [...]

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]]> Secretary-General’s remarks to the High-Level COP22 Segment /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/11/secretary-generals-remarks-to-the-high-level-cop22-segment/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:03:13 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=22639 "I call on developed countries to honour their commitment to mobilize climate finance," Mr. Ban said.

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]]> ‘Dramatic’ action needed to cut emissions, slow rise in global temperature – UN Environment report /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/11/dramatic-action-needed-to-cut-emissions-slow-rise-in-global-temperature-un-environment-report/ Sun, 06 Nov 2016 02:23:22 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=22074 3 November 2016 – A day before the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change comes into force, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is urging the world to ‘dramatically’ step up its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions – by some 25 per cent more than those pledged in Paris last year – “to meet [...]

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]]> On historic day for climate action, Ban urges sustained momentum for better, safer future /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/11/on-historic-day-for-climate-action-ban-urges-sustained-momentum-for-better-safer-future/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 01:46:03 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=22058 4 November 2016 – As the Paris Agreement on climate change enters into force, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for the same determination going forward to implement the Agreement as well as to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “We remain in a race against time. But with the Paris Agreement and [...]

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]]> UN officials emphasize the need for coherence and coordination to achieve 2030 Agenda /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/11/un-officials-emphasize-the-need-for-coherence-and-coordination-to-achieve-2030-agenda/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 01:54:29 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=22066 3 November 2016 – Meeting in Rome with members of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) the president of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) highlighted the “universal and inspirational” nature of the 2030 Agenda, adding that it is a tremendous benefit for system-wide coherence and coordination across all UN agencies. “More than [...]

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]]> Ban announces launch of new partnership platform to support financing for Sustainable Development Goals /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/10/ban-announces-launch-of-new-partnership-platform-to-support-financing-for-sustainable-development-goals/ Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:30:28 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=21050 10 October 2016 – Announcing the launch today of a new platform for scaling up innovative finance solutions to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the initiative can help in identifying and piloting innovative finance instruments that can drive investment and support well thought-out [...]

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]]> Opening ‘Africa Week’ at UN, Ban highlights importance of partnerships with and for the continent /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/10/opening-africa-week-at-un-ban-highlights-importance-of-partnerships-with-and-for-the-continent/ Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:23:25 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=21040 10 October 2016 – Noting the socio-economic progress made by African countries and their centrality in major sustainable development discourses, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for continued support to the continent, particularly for strengthening good governance and for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “An age-old African word of wisdom [...]

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]]> Sahel: UN and French conservation group partner on sustainable water bird management for food security /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/10/sahel-un-and-french-conservation-group-partner-on-sustainable-water-bird-management-for-food-security/ Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:45:29 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=21060 6 October 2016 – The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) today announced a new partnership with the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), aiming at adopting sustainable water bird hunting management to protect wetland resources in Africa’s Sahel region which are crucial for food security and economic development. “Our goal is to adapt [...]

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]]> African island nations at UN spotlight ‘blue’ economy, ocean’s ‘transformative power’ as key to survival /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/09/african-island-nations-at-un-spotlight-blue-economy-oceans-transformative-power-as-key-to-survival/ Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:39:13 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=20628 26 September 2016 – Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, two small island nations in Africa today stressed that among the many challenges they face, harnessing the transformative power of the seas and building the ocean-based economy is of fundamental importance for their countries’ survival and sustainable growth. “The survival, the economic growth and development [...]

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]]> Onus is on ‘us’ to ensure implementation of 2030 Agenda, Tanzanian Minister tells UN /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/09/onus-is-on-us-to-ensure-implementation-of-2030-agenda-tanzanian-minister-tells-un/ Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:18:55 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=20620 26 September 2016 – Highlighting at the United Nations today his country's initiatives to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of Tanzania emphasized the importance of collective efforts at local, national and international levels to achieve the goals in a timely manner. “We have integrated [...]

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