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Defining the Outcome
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Following the 1 November deadline for submissions to the compilation document for the draft outcome from the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20), the focus of many is now on the possible outcomes (and dates) for the June 2012 event. More. |
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Lynn Wagner, Ph.D., Manager, Knowledge Management Projects, IISD Reporting Services |
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CMS Networking for Migratory Species: The Way Forward
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COP 10's motto “Networking for migratory species” implies a two-fold approach: ecological networks and critical sites are crucial for migratory species conservation; and stronger collaboration with governments, other UN organizations, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), NGOs and the corporate sector is important. More. |
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Elizabeth M. Mrema, Executive Secretary, Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals |
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The Importance of Standards for Green ICT…and the World
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In Durban, ITU will continue to voice its message that ICT has an integral role to play in greening our global economy, and that sustainable development – whether related to ICT or not – cannot be achieved without collaborative mechanisms between industry sectors, and between industry and government. More. |
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Malcolm Johnson, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU |
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| IISD RS' Policy & Practice Knowledgebases |
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| Latest News - 4 November 2011 |
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Africa Regional Meeting Prepares Africa Consensus Statement to Rio+20
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25 October 2011: The Africa Regional Preparatory Meeting for the UNCSD (also referred to as Rio+20) was organized by UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union (AU). Participants agreed on a consensus statement and adopted a draft resolution on Africa's effective participation at Rio+20. More. Photo: Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister, Ethiopia |
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UNCCD COP 10 Adopts Decisions on GM Governance, Scientific Advice and Indicators
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21 October 2011: Delegates at the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP 10) adopted 40 decisions, including on addressing the governance of the Convention's Global Mechanism (GM), scientific advice, and performance and impact indicators. More. Photo: L-R: Luc Gnacadja, UNCCD Executive Secretary and UNCCD COP 10 President Don Koo Lee |
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UNEP Executive Director Hails Successful Basel COP 10
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21 October 2011: UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Achim Steiner hailed the 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 10) to the Basel Convention as its most successful meeting ever, expressing hope that its outcomes could contribute to a successful UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20), as hazardous waste management is an important component of a green economy. More. |
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| Water, Oceans and Wetlands |
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| Intergovernmental Organizations |
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| Forests, Desertification and Land Issues |
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| Key meetings in the next two weeks |
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APEC 2011: 8-13 November 2011. Honolulu, United States of America |
IISD Reporting Services will be reporting from 7-10 November 2011 from the Forty-first Meeting of the Global Environment Facility Council  |
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