Almost 45 per cent of those who lack access to energy live in Sub-Saharan Africa, making up 69 per cent of the region’s population. They number 585 million people. Seventy eight per cent of...
European leaders meeting in Brussels have mapped out a bold agenda ahead of the Rio summit, vowing to transform development aid, help provide renewable electricity to the world’s neediest people, and strengthen the United...
The UK Government is setting up a Natural Capital Committee reporting to the Treasury that will work out our own wealth in terms of air quality, fresh water, wildlife and other natural resources.
Not accreditated yet? Accreditation will close 20 February 2012 !!! NGOs and other Major groups’ organisations that are NOT yet accredited to the United Nations and wish to participate in the United Nations Conference...
The UK will be a driving force in pressing for new goals to help the world embrace a greener and more sustainable economy at this summer’s major UN conference in Brazil, Environment Secretary Caroline...
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is emerging as a hot issue in preparations for June’s Rio conference, styled as a once-in-a-generation chance to restore a sick planet to good health.
A report by a top-level political panel has endorsed calls for greater integration of science into all levels of policymaking on sustainable development.
Chair of the 64th UN DPI NGO Conference and Executive Director of Stakeholder Forum Felix Dodds We face huge challenges over the coming twenty years due to the lack of funding for and implementation...
The idea to create an United Nations environmental agency following the model of the World Trade Organization (WTO) or the International Labor Organization (ILO) is growing. The proposal to create the World Environment Organization...
Following the release of the zero draft document for the Rio+20 conference, to take place in June 2012, the first round of informal negotiations was held on 25-27 January. Many participants called for a...
