United Nations Environment Program (Nairobi)
Website: http://www.unep.org/
May 14
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Africa: Under One Percent of Clean Energy Technology Patents in Africa [press release]
Technology Transfer Can Bring Benefits in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and High Death Rate from Solid Fuel Use Read more »
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Africa: UN Conference Takes Historic Strides to Strengthen Chemical Safety Globally [press release]
The three conventions that govern chemicals and hazardous waste safety at the global level concluded their first ever jointly held meetings of the parties late Friday night in... Read more »
May 10
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Africa: November Date for Global Event On Natural Capital [press release]
Against a backdrop of increasing international interest in how we value the economic benefits we derive from our natural environment, business leaders, policy makers and... Read more »
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Africa: Degradation of Natural Habitats Threaten Migratory Birds [press release]
The annual migration of an estimated 50 billion birds - around 19 per cent of the world's 10,000 bird species - is one of the world's great natural wonders, yet the critical... Read more »
May 8
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Africa: New Publication Explores Role of Land in Conflict and Peacebuilding [press release]
A new book analyzing how disputes over land resources incite conflict, while effective management of land can also promote peacebuilding and support development in... Read more »
May 6
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Kenya: China's Top Actress Urges Greater Effort to End Illegal Ivory Trade [press release]
On a fact-finding mission to Kenya, film actress Li Bingbing - one of China's most popular celebrities and a rising Hollywood star - has urged greater effort by governments and... Read more »
April 30
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Africa: Soaring Demand for Metals Calls for Rethink of Recycling Practices, Says International Resource Panel [press release]
Raising Recycling Rates through Product-Centric Approach Can Mitigate Negative Environmental Impacts Read more »
April 19
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Nigeria: Nigerian Doctor and Writer Wins World Environment Day Blogging Contest [press release]
A 24-year-old doctor and environmentalist from Nigeria has won the 2013 World Environment Day blogging competition after picking up almost half of close to 70,000 votes cast in an... Read more »
April 18
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Africa: Wind Power Surges to New Record
The Global Wind Energy Council released its Annual Market Update today, with a comprehensive snapshot of the global wind industry at the end of 2012, along with a 5-year forecast... Read more »
April 17
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Africa: Scaled-Up Investments in Sustainable Cities Crucial for Poverty Eradication [press release]
Investing in sustainable infrastructures and resource efficient technologies in cities offers a golden opportunity to deliver economic growth with lower rates of environmental... Read more »
April 16
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Africa: 2013 Seed Awards Applications Now Open [press release]
Innovative and inspiring social and environmental entrepreneurs can win a tailor-made support package to help expand their business, as part of the 2013 SEED Awards, which open... Read more »
April 14
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Kenya: Unep Portrait Of Kenyan Forest Activist Among Winners Of First International Forest Photograph Contest [press release]
A portrait of a farmer working to conserve forests in Kenya, part of the UN Environment Programme's 'Faces of the Mau Forest' exhibition, was among five winners of the first... Read more »
April 12
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Africa: Canada Provides Further Backing For Action On Black Carbon And Clean Air [press release]
The government of Canada has agreed to contribute over $10 million towards the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC). Read more »
April 6
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Sudan: Good Governance of Natural Resources Is Vital for Peace and Economic Development in Darfur - UNEP Study [press release]
Good governance of the environment and natural resources is key to building lasting peace in Sudan, specifically Darfur, according to a UNEP study launched today ahead of the... Read more »
April 5
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Africa: UN Calls for Accelerated Action With 1,000 Days to Go On Millennium Development Goals [press release]
The United Nations and its partners around the world will observe the 1,000 days to the end of 2015 - the target date for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) - during... Read more »
March 27
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Africa: IPCC Invites Experts to Take Part in Second Round of Comments On Working Group II Contribution to Fifth Assessment Report [press release]
The expert and government review of the second order draft of the Working Group II contribution to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report... Read more »
March 21
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Africa: UN Secretary-General Urges Greater Protection for World's Forests [press release]
Governments, businesses and civil society must commit to protect forests by reducing deforestation, preventing environmental degradation, and providing sustainable livelihoods for... Read more »
March 15
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Africa: GA Approves Establishment of UN Environment Assembly in Support of the Strengthening and Upgrade of Unep [press release]
The UNEP Governing Council - home to the world's largest annual gathering of environment ministers - will in future be known as the United Nations Environment Assembly of UNEP,... Read more »
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Africa: Global Action Taken to Protect Sharks, Rhinos and Elephants
The triennial World's Wildlife Conference closed today with robust measures adopted to protect precious timber and marine species from overexploitation. Read more »
February 25
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Kenya: UNEP Appoints Singing Sensations Eric Wainaina and Suzanna Owiyo As Kenyan Goodwill Ambassadors [press release]
The acclaimed singers will support a host of UNEP initiatives, including World Environment Day, UNEP's campaign to reduce food waste - known as Think.Eat.Save. Reduce Your... Read more »
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Africa: Third Africa Environment Outlook Addresses Key Environmental Risks for Human Health and Draws Pathways for Sustainable Future [press release]
Diarrhoea, respiratory infections and malaria account for 60 per cent of known environmental health impacts in Africa. Read more »
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Kenya: Hundreds of Runners Celebrate Nairobi As Global Environment Capital [press release]
Dickson Chumba and Philes Ongori Claim Top Prizes in UNEP Half Marathon Read more »
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Kenya: Half-Marathon to Celebrate Stronger UNEP and Support Peace to Take Place Sat, Feb 23, 2013 [press release]
As well as celebrating UNEP's new universal membership, the race is in support of The Sports for Peaceful Elections Campaign Read more »
February 24
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Kenya: Hundreds of Runners Celebrate Nairobi As Global Environment Capital [press release]
Close to two thousand star athletes, up-and-coming runners, school children, UN staff and members of the diplomatic community pounded the pavements of Nairobi today for the second... Read more »
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Kenya: Half-Marathon to Celebrate Stronger Unep and Support Peace to Take Place [press release]
Some of Kenya's top runners will race through the streets of Nairobi alongside the public on Sunday to celebrate the strengthening and upgrading of the UN Environment Programme... Read more »
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