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Articles_Environment_2012-13

On International Day, Ban calls for protection of natural resources in war-torn countries

6 November 2013 ? United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted...

UN South-South forum wraps up with over $450 million pledged for greener development

1 November 2013 ? More than $450 million was pledged between investors, green...

UN-backed awards recognize innovative green enterprises

31 October 2013 ? Biodegradable plates made from Colombian seeds, an online...

At UN conference, countries share green solutions for development challenges

28 October 2013 ? Representatives from some 150 countries today gathered at the...

UN agency urges greater focus on agricultural biotechnologies in new publication

29 October 2013 ? The United Nations food and agricultural agency today called for greater...

In Denmark, Ban launches sustainable energy hub, urges commitments on climate financing

23 October 2013 ? The world is at a ?tipping point,? and how it produces, distributes and...

In Copenhagen, Ban calls for clean energy transformation for more sustainable future

22 October 2013 ? United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a clean...

Greater financial investment needed to combat climate change - UN chief

13 October 2013 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the international...

UN-backed treaty curbing use of hazardous mercury opens for signature

9 October 2013 ? An international convention to curb the use of mercury opened for...

Asia-Pacific nations at UN call for urgent global approach to mitigate climate change

28 September 2013 ? Asia-Pacific countries, some of them threatened with extinction from...

UN urges global response to scientific evidence that climate change is human-induced

27 September 2013 ? United Nations officials today called for a global response to combat...

Finland urges 'bold' agenda for sustainable development targets

27 September 2013 ? Finland today suggested that the new development...

Marking World Tourism Day, UN highlights role of travel sector in protecting waterways

27 September 2013 ? The important relationship between recreational travel and the waorld's...

Small island States at UN call for global statesmanship to mitigate climate change

26 September 2013 ? For the second day in a row, leaders of the world's small island States...

Post-2015 agenda must include goal on water resources, Tajik Premier tells UN

25 September 2013 ? As world leaders this week discuss anti-poverty goals and a new...

Major reductions of greenhouse gas emissions from livestock within reach - UN agency

26 September 2013 ? Wider use of available best practices and technologies could help...

Uruguayan President focuses on climate change, environment in UN Assembly speech

24 September 2013 ? In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, the President...

After 20 years, UN commission on sustainable development holds final session

20 September 2013 ? Marking an important milestone, the United Nations commission on...

Ban spotlights need for international cooperation to preserve ozone layer, protect environment

16 September 2013 ? United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the...

Four African nations agree to improve use of key water resource under UN-backed plan

18 September 2013 ? Four African nations today agreed to a United Nations-backed plan...

UN chief urges meeting anti-poverty, sustainability goals and accord on climate change

13 September 2013 ? Ahead of next week's opening of a new General Assembly session,...

Banning nuclear tests essential for global peace, says head of UN-backed treaty organization

4 September 2013 ? The new head of preparatory commission for United Nations-backed...

Citing 'horrific' human, environmental effects, UN officials urge global ban on nuclear tests

5 September 2013 ? United Nations senior officials today repeated their call on Member...

World Water Week: UN deputy chief urges greater international cooperation on sanitation

2 September 2013 ? Now is the time for accelerated, energized and concerted action on...

Climate change 'driving spread of crop pests'

2 September 2013 ? Climate change is helping pests and diseases that attack crops to spread around the world, a study suggests...

Healthy ecosystems can help avoid food insecurity in Africa, UN-backed conference

26 August 2013 ? Strengthening ecosystems is key to helping local farmers in Africa adapt...

UN climate change body partners with Latin American bank to boost clean development

23 August 2013 ? The United Nations climate change secretariat has signed an agreement...

Water cooperation must be a priority on sustainable development agenda - UN official

21 August 2013 ? Water cooperation at national and global levels is essential to achieve...

Promoting global South cooperation key for agricultural development, ending hunger - UN official

21 August 2013 ? A senior United Nations official has stressed the importance of...

Ban names Mauritanian as deputy head of UN environment programme

2 August 2013 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of...

Historic journey of solar-powered plane an inspiration for sustainability - UN chief

9 July 2013 ? United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon applauded today the journey...

New UN report cites 'unprecedented climate extremes' over past decade

3 July 2013 ? The world experienced "unprecedented high-impact climate extremes"...

UN chief praises EU proposal to temporarily curb oversupply of emission allowances

5 July 2013 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed a move by the European...

UN online platform gives experts access to vital data on global forest health

28 June 2013 ? A new online platform launched today by the United Nations agriculture..

On World Day, UN officials urge global action to increase response to drought

17 June 2013 ? Countries must work collectively to build resilience and prepare themselves..

UN General Assembly set to explore impacts of ocean acidification

17 June 2013 ? The United Nations General Assembly will begin today its consideration of ..

UN climate change talks in Bonn see concrete progress towards new agreement

14 June 2013 ? The United Nations climate change body said it has made concrete..

Ban issues call to youth to support action against climate change

13 June 2013 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today issued a call to action for the world?s...

UN environment chief welcomes US, China agreement to target potent greenhouse gas

9 June 2013 ? The head of the United Nations environment agency welcomed today the...

On World Oceans Day, UN chief issues call to protect marine environment

8 June 2013 ? Marking World Oceans Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon..

UN chief hails science?s contribution in addressing climate change

7 June 2013 ? The scientific community plays a key role in finding new ways to combat...

On World Environment Day, UN spotlights ?absurdity? of global food waste

5 June 2013 ? With tons of edible produce squandered each year ? never making it from...

Investing in small-scale farmers can help lift over 1 billion people out of poverty ? UN report?

4 June 2013 ? Given the right conditions and targeted support, small farmers can unleash a?...

Sustainable energy tops agendas of UN-backed forums in Vienna, Russia

28 May 2013 ? Sustainable energy for all should be integrated into a new set of global...

UN urges collective efforts to achieve ?water secure world? on Day for Biological Diversity

22 May 2013 ? Unless greater efforts are made to reverse current trends, the world will run...

Ahead of June climate change talks, UN body urges coordinated response to CO2 ?danger zone?

13 May 2013 ? In the face of ?clear and present danger,? the United Nations climate change...

At UN debate, experts weigh clean energy, water strategies to halt ?runaway? climate change

16 May 2013 ? With dire warnings likely to match or exceed the worst fears about the...

At UN conference, countries boost protection against hazardous chemicals and waste

13 May 2013 ? Representatives from 170 countries have adopted a series of measures to...

New UN study highlights huge potential for generating clean energy in Africa

13 May 2013 ? Less than 1 per cent of all patent applications relating to clean energy...

Upcoming UN forum highlights vital contribution of forests to food security and nutrition

10 May 2013 ? The crops, animals and trees found in forests can play a crucial role in...

Pacific nations engage in UN-backed tsunami preparedness exercise

6 May 2013 ? More than 30 Pacific Rim countries are taking part in a United Nations-...

UN regional forum urges greater cooperation among Asia-Pacific governments

2 May 2013 ? Wrapping up a development policy forum in Thailand, the head of the United...

Earth Day: When It Is, How It Began, What to Do

Updated April 22, 2013 More than a billion people around the world will celebrate Earth Day on April 22,...

On Mother Earth Day, UN Member States urged to promote harmony with nature

22 April 2013 ? Top United Nations officials today urged the 193 Member States to renew...

UN-backed Asian forum highlights transportation?s role in sustainable development

23 April 2013 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed efforts by Asian countries?...

FORESTS: UN forum endorses measures to improve sustainable forest management

20 April 2013 ? The United Nations Forum on Forests concluded its tenth session in Istanbul?...

FORESTS: Amazon treaty body hailed as model for regional conservation efforts

18 April 2013 - An eight-member grouping of countries working to ensure sustainable?...

FEATURE: Private sector emerges as key potential funder of sustainable forest management

17 April 2013 ? As countries around the world struggle to find necessary funds to?...

Government-private sector collaboration crucial for providing clean energy, Ban says

17 April 2013 ? Warning that the way the world produces, shares and uses energy is?...

FEATURE: African nations strive to stem desertification with a ?Great Green Wall?

16 April 2013 ? Stretching from Dakar to Djibouti, a United Nations-backed program?...

FEATURE: Indigenous activist fights to save his tribe and the Amazon rainforest

16 April 2013 ? Almir Narayamoga Surui was born into an indigenous Amazonian tribe - the?...

Feature: US scientist committed to connecting people in cities to forests

15 April 2013 ? Scientist Ariel Lugo believes that if you cannot bring people to the forests,?...

At forum, Ban highlights need to work towards sustainable energy for all

15 April 2013 ? Calling it "one of the most critical issues of our time", Secretary-General Ban?...

FORESTS: UN honours activists, filmmakers and photographers who inspire action

10 April 2013 - A political activist working to safeguard the Amazon rainforest?...

Peaceful use of outer space at heart renewed UN efforts

8 April 2013 ? The United Nations pressed ahead today with efforst to insure that outer?...

New UN-backed monitoring tool aims to help combat deforestation

9 April 2013 ? A new initiative unveiled today at the United Nations Forum on Forests will?...

Complex world of forests needs to be better understood ? UN official

9 April 2013 ? Despite a great deal of work in recent years there is still a lack of?...

FORESTS: UN officials stress forestry as key to economic development and sustainability

8 April 2013 ? The vital role of forests in global development and people's lives as well as?...

Dangers of air pollution worse than previously thought, UN health agency warns

8 April 2013 ? The dangers posed by air pollution are far larger than previously thought, the?...

FORESTS: UN forum kicks off in Istanbul with call to protect vital natural resource

8 April 2013 ? The United Nations Forum on Forests kicked off its tenth session today in?...

During Spain visit, UN Chief kicks off Real Madrid/Levante soccer match

6 April 2013 ? Sporting a white jersey with the number 1,000 on his back, Secretary-General?...

Insecticide-treated nets protect livestock and boost milk yields in UN pilot projects

27 March 2013 ? Insecticide-treated mosquito and fly nets encircling livestock pens in small?...

World Water Day: UN urges greater cooperation on common and fragile resource

22 March 2013 ? Greater cooperation is urgently needed for more equitable use and division?...

UN chief, marking International Day, urges greater protection for world's forests

21 March 2013 ? Governments, businesses and civil society must commit to protect forests?...

Marking International Day or Nowruz, Ban clls on cultures to protect environment

21 March 2013 ? The Persian spring festival of Nowruz celebrates not just the diversity and?...

Sustainable development goals must address threats to environment - UN officials

14 March 2013 ? United Nations officials today stressed that the Sustainable Development?...

Risk-management strategies need to make societies drought-resilient, UN urges

14 March 2013 ? To make people more resilient to droughts, governments need to create?...

Cooperation key to drought prevention, UN officials stress at high-level meeting

11 March 2013 ? Countries need to work together to use their experiences, science and?...

New figures suggest global warming not so hopeless

27 January 2013 ? Global warming may be slightly milder than prevailing estimates predict?...

Global demand for medical plants can boost green jobs growth in Nepal, says UN 28 February 2013 ? The growing global demand for medical and aromatic plants could?... Read more Supermodel joins with former vice-president to boost UN's green energy campaign 26 February 2013 ? Supermodel and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Gisele?... Read more Citing sea ice melt, UN urges stronger measures to protect fragile Arctic environment 18 February 2013 ? The melting of sea ice and the reulting rush for resources require?... Read more Mongolia to host UN World Environment Day 2013 22 February 2013 ? Mongolia will host this year's World Environment Day (WED)?... Read more Solar lighting can deliver major development and climate benefits - UN agency 20 February 2013 ? Countries that switch from lamps, candles, flashlights and other?... Read more At UN forum, Ban calls on countries to invest in environmental policies to spur growth 19 February 2013 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on countries to implement?... Read more FEATURE: Quinoa Year aims to ease food insecurity and transform the global diet 20 February 2013 ? Quinoa, a highly nutritious grain-like crop that has made its entry into?... Read more New UN partnership will help 30 countries transition to green economies 19 February 2013 ? United Nations agencies will support 30 countries over the next seven?... Read more UN kicks off year promoting international cooperation on water management 11 February 2013 ? The United Nations today launched the International Year of Water?... Read more Youth to showcase their solutions to environmental challenges at UN conference 11 February 2013 ? Some 250 youth delegates from over 100 countries will examine ways?... Read more Agroforestry crucial to ensure food security of millions, says UN agency 5 February 2013 ? The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today called?... Read more At UN-backed meeting, Asian countries seek ways to reduce air pollution 4 February 2013 ? Officials from 19 Asian countries today began a series of discussions to?... Read more UN and partners launch global campaign to reduce food waste 22 January 2013 ? Consumers, food retailers and governments can take simple action to?... Read more United Nations News Center - At Stanford University, Ban offers direction on navigating a world in transition 17 January 2013 ? The world is undergoing big changes in the economic, developpment and political spheres?... Read more UN expert urges European Union to include development concerns in agricultural policy 17 January 2013 ? A United Nations independant expert today called on the European?... Read more Ban welcomes outcome of UN climate change talks in Doha 8 December 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday welcomed the outcome of?... Read more New UN report highlights value of indicators for transitioning to green economy 3 December 2012 ? The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today launched a?... Read more New UN flagship report urges farmer-centred approach to investment in agriculture? 6 December 2012 ? A new United Nations report calls for greater investments in agriculture,?... Read more UN environment agency launches initiative to help Africa adapt to impacts of climate change 6 December 2012 ? The United Nations today launched a new initiative to support... Read more Doha meeting must take decisive action to tackle growing crisis of climate change ? Ban 4 December 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to act decisively?... Read more UN-led partnership set to push innovative investments against climate change? 27 November 2012 ? A new United Nations-led partnership aimed at showcasing innovative... Read more Thawing of permafrost to be ?major factor? in global warming, warns UN report 27 November 2012 ? Massive stores of carbon trapped under the northern hemisphere?s... Read more 2012 set to be ninth warmest year on record ? UN report 28 November 2012 ? Temperatures this year are the ninth highest on record since 1850... Read more UN climate change talks begin in Doha with call to build on existing agreements 26 November 2012 ? Thousands of government representatives, international organizations... Read more Doha 2012: US claims 'enormous' efforts to cut carbon emissions 20 Nov - The US is claiming credit for "enormous" efforts on climate change ? delivered in part by the... Read more
Global solidarity a must in upcoming climate change talks, says UN rights expert 23 November 2012 ? Ahead of new climate change talks next week, an independent United... Read more Ahead of climate talks, UN report warns greenhouse gas emissions still increasing 21 November 2012 ? As countries prepare to meet next week at a major United Nations... Read more Chasing down the world's vanishing glaciers 19 November 2012 ? (CNN) -- The melting glacial ice in places like the Alps, Greenland... Read more Greenhouse gas concentration reached record high in 2011, says UN report? 20 November 2012 ? The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a new... Read more California Tackles Climate Change, But Will Others Follow? Published November 16, 2012 Can California save the planet? The state that has instigated every key... Read more Australia declares world's largest marine reserve 16 November 2012 ? Australia has created the world's largest network of marine reserves, protecting... Read more New UN partnership aims to reduce emissions of ozone-damaging gas used to treat pests 14 November 2012 ? The United Nations today signed a new partnership with the International... Read more UN top of?cial calls on countries to help break cycle of hunger in dryland countries 14 November 2012 ? With more than two billion people in so-called dryland countries at risk of... Read more UN environment agency recognises three students for contributions to sustainable innovation 12 November 2012 ? Three young students are being honoured for their contributions to... Read more On international day, Ban underscores bond between peace and the environment 6 November 2012 ? United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today about the... Read more Ban welcomes Australia?s decision to join second phase of Kyoto Protocol 9 November 2012 ? United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed Australia?s... Read more Hurricane Sandy: at General Assembly, UN chief highlights challenges and lessons learned 9 November 2012 ? In a brie?ng to the General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General... Read more Links between waste management and environmental sustainability spotlighted at UN-backed conference 6 November 2012 ? Amid a rapidly growing world population, waste management issues are... Read more

Agricultural cooperatives can help end global hunger, says UN food agency

2 November 2012 ? Agricultural cooperatives provide small-scale food producers with what may...

UN-led biodiversity plan aims to expand economy while protecting endangered species

18 October 2012 ? Launched today by the United Nations development agency, an ambitious....

Global Ocean Business Community to Meet 22-24 April 2013 in Washington DC

24 October 2012 ? Sam Walker, Group Marine Science Expert for BP International and Chairman of...

Pope Commemorates World Food Day

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 17, 2012 (Zenit.org).- In a statement to the Director General of the U.N....

Faster progress needed on targets to protect world?s key nature sites, says UN environment report

18 October 2012 ? Despite the growing number of nature reserves, national parks and other...

Policies to protect wetlands necessary for sustainable economies ? UN-backed report

16 October 2012 ? Governments must recognize the vital economic and environmental role that...

UN-led biodiversity plan aims to expand economy while protecting endangered species

18 October 2012 ? Launched today by the United Nations development agency, an ambitious...

UN environmental agency to help Afghanistan combat effects of climate change

11 October 2012 ? The United Nations is to help Afghanistan combat the effects of climate...

Chinese premier awarded top UN medal for greatly increasing food production

2 October 2012 ? Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao was today presented with a top United Nations...

With new leadership, Ban seeks to boost efforts to achieve sustainable energy for all

24 September 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of a...

Action on climate change crucial to water and food security, Ban stresses at UN event

27 September 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called again for urgent and concrete...

Forests play key role in helping countries achieve sustainable development ? UN of?cial

24 September 2012 ? From soil and water preservation to conserving biodiversity, forests play a...

Four sites join UN-backed list of globally recognized geological sites

21 September 2012 ? Four geological sites of exceptional scienti?c and educational importance,...

Ozone layer on track to recover over next ?ve decades, Ban says on International Day

16 September 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has hailed the efforts of the international...

Thousands of UN peacekeepers to receive training on environmental management

21 September 2012 ? Thousands of United Nations peacekeepers around the world will soon be...

At UN-backed conference, African of?cials discuss path to sustainable development

13 September 2012 ? Representatives from more than 40 African countries have gathered at a...

Rich nations commit to help Paci?c ?ght climate change

11/09/2012, The Paci?c Islands have obtained commitments from developed countries to help them...

Ahead of Doha gathering, concrete progress made at Bangkok climate talks ? UN of?cial

5 September 2012 ? A week of informal climate talks in Bangkok has allowed Member States to...

UN celebrates disaster preparedness of Australian capital city

4 September 2012 ? The capital of Australia has been recognized as one of a group of global...

UN calls for action to reduce health and environmental risks posed by use of chemicals

5 September 2012 ? Governments must urgently act to reduce the health and environmental...

African cities must implement green measures to ensure food security ? UN report

30 August 2012 ? Policymakers in African cities must implement green measures to make sure that...

UN food agency launches water management framework to combat food insecurity

27 August 2012 ? The United Nations food agency today launched a framework that will help...

With drought intensifying worldwide, UN calls for integrated climate policies

21 August 2012 ? More consolidated efforts to combat the threat of climate change and counter ...

United Nations climate fund inaugurates ?rst meeting

23 August 2012 ? A United Nations fund aimed at mobilizing resources to help developing countries...

With drought intensifying worldwide, UN calls for integrated climate policies

21 August 2012 ? More consolidated efforts to combat the threat of climate change and counter ...

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP FORUM ON ARCTIC SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

23 August 2012 ? The World Ocean Council will convene the initial meeting of the ?Arctic...

Secretary-General launches new initiative to protect world?s oceans

12 August 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today launched a new initiative to protect...

Initiatives from ?ve countries receive UN prize for inspiring environmental action

2 August 2012 ? Projects from Australia, Bangladesh, Colombia, India, and Kenya that inspired...

UN and G20 can support each other to advance common goals, say top of?cials

31 July 2012 ? As the General Assembly met today to hear about the outcome of the Group of 20...

UN of?cial calls on academics to step up their efforts to ?ght hunger

30 July 2012 ? A United Nations top of?cial today called on academics to get involved...

Pictures: Floating Cities of the Future

31 July 2012 - Touted as an eco-friendly ?oating city, the Seascraper (pictured in an artist's conception) is...

"Shocking" Greenland Ice Melt: Global Warming or Just Heat Wave?

Published July 25, 2012 - After just a few days of intense melting this month, nearly the entire...

Ten Central African countries to take part in UN-backed forest monitoring system

26 July 2012 ? Ten Central African countries will take part in a United Nations-backed initiative...

UN of?cial hails United Kingdom?s measures to make Olympics sustainable

26 July 2012 ? A senior United Nations of?cial today praised the measures taken by the United...

Vatican's World Tourism Day Message Has 'Green' Theme

VATICAN CITY, JULY 24, 2012 (Zenit.org).- World Tourism Day 2012 is scheduled for Sept. 27...

Kiribati must urgently address rights to safe water, sanitation ? UN expert

25 July 2012 ? An independent United Nations expert has called on the Government of Kiribati...

Leaders say climate is changing Native way of life

20/07/2012, Native American and Alaska Native leaders told of their villages being under water because of...

UN rights expert urges international community to not turn its back on Tuvalu

19 July 2012 ? A United Nations independent expert today called on the international community...

Photos: Dumping Iron in Ocean & 6 More Extreme Climate Fixes

19 July 2012 ? The idea of ?ghting global warming by dumping iron in the oceans to fertilize...

ARCTIC COUNCIL TO CONVENE BUSINESS DIALOGUE

19 July2012 ? The Arctic Council will convene its first-ever ?Business Dialogue? (Reykjavik, 17...

Ocean Recovery Alliance Hosts Plasticity Forum at Rio+20 Earth Summit, the Bamboo "Wave," and Educational "Junk" Trips

Posted 22 July - For the first time at large international environmental event, plastic was the..

Scientists attribute extreme weather to man-made climate change

10 July 2012 ? Climate change researchers have been able to attribute recent examples of extreme...

UNESCO adds 20 new sites to global network of biosphere reserves

11 July 2012 ? The United Nations Educational, Scienti?c and Cultural Organization..

Following Rio+20, UN expert body calls on businesses to respect human rights

29 June 2012 ? A United Nations expert body today expressed concern that the outcome document...

UN senior of?cials highlight Rio+20 achievements

28 June 2012 ? United Nations senior of?cials today highlighted the achievements made...

Helen Clark launches World Sustainable Development Centre

23/06/2012 - Former New Zealand prime minister and the administrator of the United Nations...

Rio+20: $513 billion pledged towards sustainable development

22 June 2012 ? At the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20),...

Rio+20: Ban urges world leaders to build on sustainable development commitments

22 June 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged world leaders to build on the...

Rio+20: Ban announces more than 100 commitments on sustainable energy

21 June 2012 ? Speaking at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development...

UN honours local groups with Equator Prize for sustainable development work

21 June 2012 ? Twenty-?ve local and indigenous groups were honoured on Wednesday...

Rio+20: Development banks to invest $175 billion in sustainable transport

20 June 2012 ? The eight largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced today...

Rio+20: UN and partners hold global online forum on sustainability issues

19 June 2012 ? People from all over the world today took part in an all-day online forum,..

Rio+20 Feature: Seven Issues, Seven Experts ? Water and Sanitation

20 June 2012 ? World leaders, along with thousands of participants from governments,...

UN and partners unveil new initiative to achieve sustainable cities

18 June 2012 ? The United Nations and its partners today unveiled a new initiative to achieve...

Rio+20: sustainable practices during forum to lower environmental impact

22 June 2012 ? Reducing the use of paper, providing vehicles powered by biodiesel...

Rio+20: Interview with Ed Norton, UN Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity

21 June 2012 ? The UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) has brought ...

Rio+20 Feature: Seven Issues, Seven Experts ? Food

18 June 2012 ? World leaders, along with thousands of participants from governments...

UN of?cials stress importance of healthy soils to sustainable development

17 June 2012 ? Top United Nations of?cials have called for greater efforts to preserve the soils..

RIO +20: ENSURING A VOICE FOR THE RESPONSIBLE OCEAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY

18 June 2012 ? At ?Rio+20? ? the decadal UN Conference on Sustainable Development...

Rio+20: Youth turn to green jobs as an answer to unemployment

16 June 2012 ? With over half the world population under 25 years of age and the global...

Rio+20: Civil movements re?ect desire for sustainable future, UN of?cial says

13 June 2012 ? The civil movements that have taken place over the past months in the Middle East...

Rio+20: Interview with head of the UN Sustainable Development Conference

13 June 2012 ? Ahead of the UN Sustainable Development Conference (Rio+20), taking place ...

Rio+20 Feature: Seven Issues, Seven Experts ? Energy

14 June 2012 ? World leaders, along with thousands of participants from governments ...

Rio+20: 'Encouraging progress' made on outcome document

16 June 2012 ? ?Engouraging progress? was made by countries on the ?nal day of the last...

Rio+20 Feature: Seven Issues, Seven Experts ? Disasters

15 June 2012 ? World leaders, along with thousands of participants from governments,..

On World Environment Day, UN officials highlight need to ensure sustainability of resources

5 June 2012 ? Marking World Environment Day, United Nations officials today ...

On World Oceans Day, Ban urges countries to protect marine environment

8 June 2012 ? United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries ...

French President calls for action ?today? ahead of Rio+20 conference in Brazil

8 June 2012 ? French President Francois Hollande today spoke of the need for urgent ...

Rio+20 must result in ?concrete? decisions to advance sustainable development ? Ban

6 June 2012 ? With just two weeks until the start of a major United Nations ...

Countries must fully support right to water at Rio+20 conference, says UN expert

6 June 2012 ? A United Nations independent expert today called on governments to ...

Progress on UN Millennium Development Goals to be tracked by online platform

6 June 2012 ? The United Nations today launched an online platform that will track the...

Ahead of meeting, Ban urges public to vote on solutions to achieve 'the future we want'

6 June 2012 ? Ahead of a major conference on sustainable development, Secretary-General ...

Ahead of summit, Ban urges G20 to focus on promoting sustainable economic growth

5 June 2012 ? As the world?s leading economies prepare to meet later this month in ...

Despite agreed environmental goals, world still on unsustainable path ? UN

6 June 2012 ? The United Nations environment agency today warned that the world...

Tide turns towards undersea energy

June 1, 2012 -- (CNN) -- A 30-meter- turbine anchored to the sea?oor off the Scottish coast is proving...

Countries begin last round of talks on outcome document ahead of Rio+20 conference

29 May 2012 ? Countries today began the last round of negotiations on an outcome document...

Neglected indigenous food can be important tool to ?ght hunger ? UN of?cial

31 May 2012 ? Indigenous foods which have been neglected by the food industry and urban.

Sustainable development must inform global economic revival efforts ? Ban

18 May 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that efforts to revive the global...

Access to low-cost energy vital in ?ght against poverty ? General Assembly President

24 May 2012 ? The President of the General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, today...

On biodiversity day, UN chief calls for greater protection of world?s oceans

22 May 2012 ? Marking the International Day for Biological Diversity, Secretary-General ...

Development cooperation will play key role in gaining sustainable development ? UN

14 May 2012 ? Partnerships and development cooperation among countries will play a key role...

Ban calls for global leadership dedicated to the common good

8 May 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for global leadership dedicated...

Ban urges progress in Rio+20 negotiations, names post-2015 High-level Panel co-chairs

9 May 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to make progress in their...

Small island nations commit to new steps at UN forum to reduce fossil fuel use

9 May 2012 ? Twenty small island developing nations have announced new actions to reduce..

New UN-backed guidelines aim to protect rights to land, ?sheries and forests

11 May 2012 ? A United Nations-backed committee today endorsed a set of far-reaching global..

Asia-Paci?c cannot afford to grow without addressing environmental concerns ? UN

10 May 2012 ? Countries in the Asia-Paci?c region must ?nd ways to continue to grow...

Better use of water leading to positive impacts on development ? UN survey

4 May 2012 ? Sustainable water reforms are having a positive impact on countries? development...

UN trade of?cial encourages expansion of organic farming in Africa

2 May 2012 ? Expanding Africa?s shift towards organic farming will have bene?cial effects...

Countries agree to extend negotiations on Rio+20 outcome document

5 May 2012 ? Representatives from governments negotiating the outcome document..

David Cameron: this is the greenest government ever

26 April 2012 ? The government has achieved its aim of being the "greenest ever", David Cameron said...

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UN highlights importance of investing in initiatives that support sustainable ?shing

26 April 2012 ? The United Nations today highlighted the importance of investing in initiatives...

The transition to a green economy must include better safety standards for workers ? UN

28 April 2012 ? Protecting the safety and health of workers across the world must be part...

Assembly chief urges scienti?c approaches to sustainable development

18 April 2012 ? The President of the General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, warned today...

Ban welcomes European Union?s energy access initiative for developing countries

16 April 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed a new European Union...

Where?s the dark matter? Not here, befuddled astronomers find

April 18, 2012 - Conventional astronomy holds that there?s a mysterious, invisible substance called dark matter...

UN forum notes effectiveness of documentaries in telling stories of sustainability

17 April 2012 ? A two-day United Nations-backed conference focussed on developing...

Space science plays key role in achieving sustainable development ? UN

12 April 2012 ? United Nations of?cials today highlighted the contribution of human space...

UN agency to help 12 Eastern European countries get rid of obsolete pesticides

13 April 2012 ? The United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will support efforts...

Nasa scientist: climate change is a moral issue on a par with slavery

6 April 2012 - Averting the worst consequences of human-induced climate change is a "great moral...

2nd study links pesticide to bee epidemic

April 5, 2012 - The likely culprit in sharp worldwide declines in honeybee colonies since 2006 is...

Ban: new economic paradigm needed, including social and
environmental progress

2 April 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the need for an economic...

Dolphins may be dying due to U.S. oil spill, study finds

March 26, 2012 - Dolphins in Barataria Bay, in the Gulf of Mexico, are showing signs of severe ill health in...

Construction of UN-supported hydro power plant begins in Sierra Leone

4 April 2012 ? The construction of a United Nations-supported hydro power plant has...

On World Mine Awareness Day, UN chief highlights global de-mining efforts

4 April 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the work of United Nations...

UN-backed study shows technology can help world move to low-carbon economy

2 April 2012 ? The use of broadband in information and communication technology (ICT)...

Government proposes first carbon limits on power plants

28 March 2012 ? WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration proposed on Tuesday...

UN Drylands Ambassador calls for greater efforts to ?ght deserti?cation

26 March 2012 ? With land degradation and deserti?cation affecting 1.5 billion people across...

UN food agency calls for measures to preserve natural teak forests

26 March 2012 ? The United Nations food agency today called for implementing measures to...

Ensuring access to water for agriculture vital for sustainable future ? UN

22 March 2012 ? Ensuring universal access to water and using it wisely in agriculture is essential...