Greening the Blue Report is a UNEP initiative to engage and support the UN system in the transition towards greater environmental sustainability in the management of its facilities and operations. It provides information on the...
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As COVID-19 hits the fossil fuel industry, this report shows that renewable energy is more cost-effective than ever – providing an opportunity to prioritize clean energy in economic recovery packages and bring the world closer to...
Cities have a unique role to play in accelerating the sustainable energy transition. Crisscrossed with transport systems and home to a variety of energy-intensive end-use sectors like heating and cooling, cities are a prime...
Today the United Nations Environment Programme released the 2019 edition of its annual Emissions Gap Report. As the world strives to cut greenhouse gas emissions and limit climate change, it is crucial to track progress towards...
How does our careless disposal of antimicrobial drugs produce bacteria that can resist them? Why are Marine Protected Areas vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals? Can off-grid solar plug the energy gap for cities in...
As the cost of clean technology continues to fall, the world added record levels of renewable energy capacity in 2016, at an investment level 23% lower than the previous year, according to new research published on 6 April by UN...
The GGEO report is essential reading for those interested in the social dimensions of environmental issues. For readers who want to better understand current environmental challenges, and for those seeking innovative and effective...
With cities accounting for 70 per cent of global energy use and for 40-50 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, D istrict Energy in Cities: Unlocking the Potential of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, reveals how...
Publication Date: February 2013 Brouchure explaining the work of the en.lighten iniative which aims to iniative the rapid transition to energy efficient lighting through a public private partnership. The initiative addresses the...
The Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Global Partnership was founded to enhance coordination, information exchange, and cooperation among programs and countries working to advance low emissions growth. Launched in early...