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DESA's Commitment to SIDS
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A key component of DESA's work to assist SIDS is the revitalization of the Small Island Developing States Network (SIDSnet), an important information network that helps facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences among SIDS policy makers and practitioners. More. |
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Sha Zukang, Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Under-Secretary-General of Economic and Social Affairs |
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ICAO En-Route to Sustainability
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Although air transport currently represents only 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, traffic is expected to increase at an annual average rate of 4.5% over the next 20 years, which will put tremendous pressure on the sector to find ways to maintain and ultimately reduce its impact on climate change. More. |
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Roberto Kobeh González, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) |
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Urgent Action on Energy Needed For Both Development and Environment
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Energy is an enabler of all three components of sustainable development – economic development, social development, and environmental protection. Indeed, none of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will be met without access to modern energy services. More. |
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Timothy E. Wirth, President, United Nations Foundation, and Member of UN Secretary-General’s High-level Group on Sustainable Energy for All |
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Fifth World Future Energy Summit Convenes Renewable Energy and Environment Industry Leaders
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19 January 2012: The Fifth World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2012 was convened around a high-level segment focusing on policy and strategy, and three forums on: business and policy; technology and innovation; and finance and regulation. In addition to the Summit sessions, WFES 2012 included an exhibition, the Project Village, roundtable discussions, Innovate @ WFES, the Young Future Energy Leaders programme, corporate meetings and social events. More. Photo: Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO, Masdar |
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Second Assembly Solidifies IRENA's Institutional Structure
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15 January 2012: The second session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly brought together over 750 delegates from member States, signatories, non-member States and observers. IRENA's governing body adopted decisions on IRENA's work programme and budget for 2012, secondment of personnel, ethics and conflicts of interest. More. Photo: Adnan Amin, Director-General, IRENA |
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IRENA Hosts High-Level Renewable Energy Meeting for Pacific Leaders
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13 January 2012: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) hosted the Pacific Leaders Meeting, a high-level meeting on facilitating renewable energy uptake in the Pacific Islands, immediately preceding the second session of the IRENA Assembly, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. More. |
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