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UN fellowship programme to prepare young developing country professionals to lead climate action

The United Nations is helping to ensure that young professionals from developing countries are able to contribute to the implementation of the Paris Climate...

UN evaluates benefits, challenges of green energy revolution

A recent United Nations (UN) report on energy-efficiency technologies shows that low-carbon technologies apparently aid clean air, save water and cut land use, and...

Manual seeks to mainstream gender in climate action

The UN Women, with support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has launched a new guidebook to help practitioners mainstream gender into climate change...

Germany accused of influencing Steiner’s choice as new UNDP boss

Germany has been accused of influencing the emergence of Achim Steiner, former head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as the new Administrator...

Global investments towards meeting water, sanitation SDGs targets inadequate – WHO

Countries are not increasing spending fast enough to meet the water and sanitation targets under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), says a new report...

Health risks related to climate change rising – UN

A new UN report says that health risks related to climate change are on the rise worldwide. At the same time, coordinated international responses...

UN, Gold Standard seek to hasten progress towards SDGs

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat and the Gold Standard on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 announced a collaboration to assist organisations,...

Renewable energy sources could be cheaper than fossil fuels within 10 years – UN

A new United Nations-backed report has revealed overwhelming consensus that renewable power will dominate in the future, with many experts saying that even large...

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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated programme of action in support of the government of Chad's...
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Climate action can be one of the world’s biggest job creators

We are in the midst of a great economic shift - one that will shape livelihoods and growth for...

NLNG cuts Nigeria’s gas flaring to below 12%, eyes further expansion

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reduced Nigeria’s gas flaring from about 62 per cent to less than 12 per...

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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated...

Climate action can be one of the world’s biggest job creators

We are in the midst of a great economic...
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