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03 Dec 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
23 November 2012: In the run up to the 18th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 18) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme (MDP) of the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and UK climate and energy consultancy Ricardo-AEA held a pilot face to face training workshop in Doha, Qatar, for climate change negotiators.
The three-day workshop, which took place from 21-23 November 2012, in Doha, Qatar, was open to all...
03 Oct 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
1 October 2012: On the 20th anniversary of the Forum of Small States (FOSS) in New York, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Vuk Jeremić, UN General Assembly (UNGA) President, recognized that small States share common interests and concerns, and highlighted unique challenges faced by small States while praising their contributions to global peace and development.
In his keynote address to the FOSS’ Conference on Small States, which was organized by the Permanent Mission of Singapore to...
21 Aug 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
15 August 2012: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has release its annual flagship statistical publication, titled “Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2010.” The publication, which includes a special chapter on Green Urbanization in Asia, examines the challenges and opportunities associated with the region’s urban boom, detailing measures required to transform cities into sustainable centres of growth.
According to the report, Asia must act now and move towards resource-friendly cities, or...
07 Aug 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
2 August 2012: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has released a report, titled “APEC Energy Overview 2011,” which provides an overview of energy data, energy policy information, and new energy developments in its 21 member economies.
This annual energy overview report aims to promote information sharing on common energy challenges, especially regarding APEC’s recent focus on energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction. For each of its members, the report presents an overview of:...
06 Jul 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
25 June 2012: Energy ministers from the 21 countries in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group have announced a range of initiatives to improve energy security in the region, including developing renewable energy sources and boosting energy end-use efficiency. Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Singapore are among APEC’s members.
The initiatives were announced at the close of the APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting held in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, from 24-25 June 2012....
