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UNDP Jamaica
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26 Jul 2012
LAUNCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR ALL (SE4ALL) IN JAMAICA
The Ministry of Science, technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM) in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will take advantage of the Public-Private Dialogue to launch Jamaica’s participation in the UN Secretary General’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative (SE4All).
The objective of the event is to mobilize the support of the private sector and civil society in achieving the Government...
20 Jul 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
29 June 2012: The Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) project has provided funding and support for Solomon Islands’ launch of its National Climate Change Policy 2012-2017. The Policy, launched on 29 June 2012, identifies the policy roles of different institutions, enhances coordination of climate change work both at the local and national levels, and provides opportunities for cooperation between the government and other non-state actors.
Casper Supa, Solomon Islands PACC...
18 Jul 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
13 July 2012: The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has released the ninth issue of its quarterly Climate Change Adaptation Bulletin, which features stories on UNDP support to: enhance adaptive capacity in Asia-Pacific; strengthen climate early warning systems (EWS) across Africa; and enhance adaptation interventions in Sudan.
The Asia-Pacific spotlight includes stories on: integrated climate financing to increase farmer resilience to climate risks and reduce poverty in Mindanao, the Philippines...
13 Jul 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
13 June 2012: The Executive Board of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) released a draft sub-regional programme document for the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) for 2013 to 2017. The programme includes support for accelerated action toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including on climate change, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and environmental management activities.
The Board...
02 Jul 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
29 June 2012: The UN-REDD Programme has issued a call for comments on the report of a global workshop on country needs assessment (CNA) for readiness for REDD+ (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries, as well as conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of carbon stocks).
The workshop took place in Santa Marta, Columbia, on 6 June 2012, and was hosted by the UN-REDD Programme and the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF)....
