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16 June 2020
Other News

UNEP Regional Consultations on Sustainable Infrastructure: Information Portal

In July and August 2020, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is leading a series of Member State consultations on sustainable infrastructure.

15 June 2020
Projects News

UNEP Releases Seven Factsheets on COVID-19 Waste Management

The United Nations Environment Programme's Chemicals & Waste unit has release a series of seven factsheets highlighting key of the challenges and solutions around the management of COVID-19 waste, including legislation, treatment technologies and circular approaches,
8 June 2020
Projects News

UNIDO launches COVID-19 Industrial Recovery Programme

VIENNA, 8 June 2020 - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has developed a new approach which will provide targeted support to national governments to restructure their industrial sector in order to transform and adapt to the changing realities.

5 June 2020
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PRESS RELEASE: Global Institutions Unite Around Key Actions for Green and Fair Economic Recovery from COVID-19

On World Environment Day, 5th June 2020, global institutions working on development, labour and environment have united around key actions for spurring a green, just and transformative recovery.
4 June 2020
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Europe's Moment: Repair and prepare for the next generation

Today, the European Commission has put forward its proposal for a major recovery plan.

4 June 2020
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Safer Use Of Chemicals Can Help Protect Biodiversity

From the smallest parasitic bacterium living in the bladder of a primate to the blue whale - biodiversity refers to the vast variety of life on this planet. But, we are currently in the midst of a biodiversity crisis. Pollution, including from chemicals and waste, is one of the key drivers of global biodiversity loss, found IPBES.
3 June 2020
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Governments Commit to Take Forward Vital Work to Tackle Climate Change in 2020

“Our efforts to address climate change and COVID-19 are not mutually exclusive. If done right, the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis can steer us to a more inclusive and sustainable climate path. We honor those whom we have lost by working with renewed commitment and continuing to demonstrate leadership and determination in addressing climate change, and building a safe, clean, just and resilient world,” said UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa.
3 June 2020
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Global Call for International Experts - Economic Advisory Support for Climate Resilient Recovery Planning

The NDC Partnership has issued a Global Call for International Experts to support climate-resilient recovery planning in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
28 May 2020
GGKP News

Vacancy at GGKP: Research Consultant

The Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) is looking for a Green Growth and Natural Capital Research Consultant to provide substantive and programmatic support to the GGKP research programme and, particularly, the Natural Capital Expert Group. The deadline to apply is 18 June 2020.
22 May 2020
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Four Asian Cities Adopt Circular Approach to Close Plastic Loop

The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has announced a four-city pilot of a project to make plastic waste management more “circular” and reduce plastic pollution of the marine environment. ESCAP's ‘Closing the Loop’ project is supported by the Government of Japan. It will help to build the capacity of ASEAN cities to plan for and manage their plastic waste using circular economy principles. The pilot cities are: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Surabaya, Indonesia; Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand and Da Nang, Viet Nam.

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