UNIDO
13 Mar 2013
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SIDS Policy and Practice
8 March 2013: The UN system marked International Women’s Day, on 8 March 2013, with events and activities dedicated to the advancement of women around the world. The theme for this year’s events was “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women.” Statements by UN representatives and stakeholders recognized a need to act collectively to end violence against women and girls, while highlighting the importance of women to a global sustainable...
29 Jan 2013
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SIDS Policy and Practice
22 January 2013: The UN Development Programme’s (UNDP) Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP) has published a “Handbook on Capitalisation of Experiences 2012.” The Handbook focuses on climate change adaptation experiences and aims to build the capacity of climate change adaptation programmes and project teams.
The Handbook argues that good communication strategies and knowledge management are critical to achieve high impacts from capitalisation initiatives. The Handbook recommends capitalisation of...
25 Sep 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
24 September 2012: A high-level luncheon on Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) spotlighted updates and announcements on the three goals of the initiative related to access, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Members of the SE4ALL High-Group, its technical group, and other partners outlined actions and new commitments made after the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20), and plans for the future. The luncheon was followed by a high-level panel event on SE4ALL.
Kandeh...
22 Jun 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
21 June 2012: Several side events took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 21 June 2012, in conjunction with the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20), including on the power of communities, fossil fuel subsidies, oceans, and sustainable energy for all.
Side events held on 21 June 2012 included: The Power of Local Action: Honoring communities in the frontlines of sustainable development, organized by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) to honor recipients of the Equator...
14 Jun 2012
This side event will be held during the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20) and will focus on renewable energy for sustainable development, biogas, hydro-energy and biofuels. It will also include the launch of the International Center of Renewable Energy Biogas, in the framework of the Observatory for Renewable Energy for Latin America and the Caribbean. The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will also address the potentials of sustainable energy solutions in...
