The Netherlands commits to transforming its construction and demolition sector under the circular construction approach.
UN Environment commits to support countries in the implementation of sustainable public procurement (SPP).
UN Environment commits to supporting the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) in Europe.
Switzerland commits to supporting a National Resource Efficiency Network for small- and medium-sized enterprises. The national resource efficiency network (Reffnet.ch) was established by the Swiss government, private companies, and the scientific community.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (6 August 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) recently formed a partnership to support green project financing through investments in ADB’s green bonds.
Costa Rica has set itself the aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2021. As a result, it is committed to adopting policies sustainably and over the long-term that will help reduce emissions. This politically ambitious goal requires making a tremendous effort as well as using demanding, innovative approaches – particularly as emissions in key sectors are currently on the rise.
Sweden commits to supporting the UN Partnership on Action for a Green Economy (PAGE). PAGE is a UN initiative that seeks to put sustainability at the heart of economic policymaking.
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) commits to support central Asian countries on regional cooperation on the monitoring and implementation of the SDGs.
In recent years the circular economy has received increasing attention worldwide due to, inter alia, the recognition that security of supply of resources and environmental sustainability are crucial for the prosperity of countries and businesses.