Tag: Environment

unep
Global

World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030

Press Release – 28 Oct 2024 Cali, 28 October 2024 – The international community has made some headway on pledges to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030 but progress must accelerate, the official progress report from the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has found. The Protected Planet Report 2024 reveals that 17.6% of land and inland … Continue reading World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030

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UNICEF
Global

UNICEF and the Austrian Development Agency announce new cooperation to empower youth and communities in Armenia to become climate resilient

23 October 2024, YEREVAN – UNICEF and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation, announced the launch of a three-year cooperation (2024-2027) aiming to empower young people and communities across Armenia to become resilience towards climate change. Through this programme, ADA and UNICEF, in cooperation with Ministry of Environment, Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, Ministry of Health … Continue reading UNICEF and the Austrian Development Agency announce new cooperation to empower youth and communities in Armenia to become climate resilient

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The Health and Environment Alliance
Europe

Health groups welcome the confirmation of revised EU air quality law: milestone for public health

Press release – 14th October 2024 Today, the EU Environment Ministers confirmed the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive, which was agreed in trilogue in February 2024. The revised legislation updates limits for key air pollutants in the EU to align more closely with the latest World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, and to reflect the serious health impacts of air pollution. The Health and Environment Alliance welcomes … Continue reading Health groups welcome the confirmation of revised EU air quality law: milestone for public health

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NSF Welcomes Mel Cash as Chief Commercial Officer
United States

NSF Welcomes Mel Cash as Chief Commercial Officer

October 14, 2024 Global public health and safety organization announces new Commercial lead to drive growth and innovation. ANN ARBOR, Mich – NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, has named Melissa (Mel) Cash its Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Cash will be responsible for accelerating growth across NSF’s global markets through commercial go-to-market strategies, sales enablement, brand awareness, program … Continue reading NSF Welcomes Mel Cash as Chief Commercial Officer

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UN Environment Programme
Global

New fund to support chemicals and waste management in developing economies

Nairobi, 1 October 2024 – One year after its adoption in Bonn, the Global Framework on Chemicals today launched its first call for projects targeting the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste. The selected projects are expected to work on green and sustainable solutions and to channel actions to prevent and minimize harm from chemicals and waste in some of the world’s most disadvantaged countries.   “Pollution and waste … Continue reading New fund to support chemicals and waste management in developing economies

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Global

Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience

30 September 2024 As climate change continues to exacerbate drought risks globally, a major international conference will seek to increase resilience to one of the world’s most deadly hazards, which frequently attracts little attention until it is too late. Key messages Experts, policymakers, and practitioners will gather at the headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization at the Drought Resilience +10 Conference – so called because it marks … Continue reading Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience

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UNEP
Global

$8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

New York, 25 September 2024 — The cooling market in developing economies is expected to grow from around USD 300 billion to at least USD 600 billion, per year by 2050, according to a report released today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition and International Finance Corporation (IFC). The fastest growth in cooling is expected in Africa, which will see the market multiply by a factor … Continue reading $8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

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WETEX 2024
Middle East

WETEX 2024 to showcase Dubai’s flexible and competitive business environment for establishing new corporate headquarters

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Amid increasing enquiries from businesses and organisations from around the world to set up their headquarters or branches in the UAE and Dubai, the 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) will feature a series of workshops and panel discussions highlighting the set-up support and incentives Dubai offers to businesses looking to set up their new headquarters or branches … Continue reading WETEX 2024 to showcase Dubai’s flexible and competitive business environment for establishing new corporate headquarters

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