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Changing environmental governance in a changing world

Climate change, growing consumption and urbanisation, spiralling resource use and new health risks are just some of the global pressures the world will face in the 21st Century. These are the findings from the Assessment of Global Megatrends, launched in November 2010 as part of the State and Outlook of the European Environment Report (SOER) and now published in a new book version. Changing ...

Jul. 23, 2011

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

Rio+20 in the rear view: countries commit to improve environmental governance

More than a year ago, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon likened Rio+20 to a “free-market revolution for global sustainability,” calling for the event to inspire innovations that move the world toward more sustainable pathways to economic growth and development. Later in the year, U.N. Commission for Sustainable Development Chair, Sha Zukang, explained that the main difference of ...

Jul. 2, 2012

By World Resources Institute WRI

International Summit of New Technology for Ecology and Environment 2019

The South Australian Department for Environment and Water has advised of the following opportunity from the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu Province (JSEED), China. Interested companies and organisations are invited to apply to exhibit at the The International Summit of New Technology for Ecology and Environment 2019 on 11-12 October 2019 in Nanjing International Expo Center. ...

Aug. 6, 2019

By Water Industry Alliance

ELI publishes nanotechnology deskbook

We are pleased to announce that the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has published the Nanotechnology Deskbook, which Lynn L. Bergeson co-authored. ELI provides the following description of the Deskbook: Nanotechnology promises to have far reaching impacts on the economy, including offering technological advances in pollution control. While over 200 products that use nanomaterials are already ...

Feb. 27, 2008

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

A world organisation for an equitable green economy

The proposed UN World Environment Organisation is badly needed to give poor countries a strong voice in green policy, says Zakri Abdul Hamid. The United Nations will be convening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, next June to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Earth Summit, held in the same city. The Rio+20 conference will assess progress since 1992 and aim to secure renewed political commitment ...

Jan. 5, 2012

By SciDev.Net

Greening the economy – preparing for a new Earth Summit in Rio

European Environment Agency (EEA) Executive Director Jacqueline McGlade will be in New York this week, working towards a historic environmental summit next year. Inspiring sustainable development In 1992, the landmark Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro proposed a new form of environmental governance, building breakthrough environmental agreements on climate change and biodiversity. This week the ...

May 9, 2011

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

Globalization and international environmental governance tops African civil society consultations ahead of UNEP governing council

The Tenth Session of the African Civil Society Forum is convening today in Nairobi, Kenya at the initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for Africa, ahead of the 25th Session of UNEP Governing Council/ Global Ministerial Environment Forum, which will take place in February 2009 at UNEP headquarters. The objective of the two day Civil Society Forum is to provide a ...

Nov. 10, 2008

By United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Walking on water - Ontario draws more praise for innovative policies

Industry and environmental groups commend Ontario government for showing leadership on ...

May 19, 2010

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire

Water, Peace & Security Partnership Recognized with Luxembourg Peace Prize

The Luxembourg Peace Prize for Outstanding Environmental Peace acknowledges contributions to sustainable development, natural resource management, environmental governance, and environmental conflict management from an ecological perspective. WPS is a collaboration between the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a consortium of six partners: IHE Delft (lead partner), Deltares, World ...

May 27, 2020

By IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

The Sustainability Yearbook 2017 selects Gamesa as one of the world`s most sustainable companies

Once again, Gamesa has been included in The Sustainability Yearbook which recognises the efforts made by companies all over the world on the sustainability front. This year's edition ranks Gamesa among the top 15 companies in the Machinery and Electrical Equipment category, which is led by CNH Industrial and for which which 104 large firms were analysed. Compiled annually by RobecoSam, this ...

Jan. 19, 2017

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

AppliTek donates environmental analyzer to Peruvian Government

During a donation ceremony in Lima, Peru on Oct. 24, 2014, David Laurier CEO of AppliTek donated an environmental analyzer to the Peruvian Governement, presence of Princess Astrid of Belgium, Mr. Oscar Diaz of ViceVersa Consulting, Minister von Hesse, Mario Vargas de Sedapal, and Pieter De Crem, Secretary of ...

Oct. 27, 2014

By AppliTek NV

TechnipFMC to Present ESG Update at the J.P. Morgan Energy Technology Tour

TechnipFMC (NYSE:FTI) (PARIS:FTI) (ISIN:GB00BDSFG982) announced today that Doug Pferdehirt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will provide an update on the Company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) accomplishments and objectives, including opportunities related to the Energy Transition, on Monday, November 9, at 8:00 a.m. EST at the following event: J.P. Morgan Energy ...

Oct. 29, 2020

By TechnipFMC plc

AppliTek Donates Environmental Analyzer to Peruvian Government

During a donation ceremony in Lima, Peru on Oct. 24, 2014, David Laurier CEO of AppliTek donated an environmental analyzer to the Peruvian Governement, presence of Princess Astrid of Belgium, Mr. Oscar Diaz of ViceVersa Consulting, Minister von Hesse, Mario Vargas de Sedapal, and Pieter De Crem, Secretary of State.More info through our CEO. ...

Oct. 27, 2014

By AppliTek NV

Good governance of natural resources is vital for peace and economic development in Darfur: UNEP study

The report looks at the importance of equitable and participatory environmental governance in Sudan, and how other countries across Africa have tried to reduce tension over the environment and improve the management of land, water, forests and other resources. Good governance of the environment and natural resources is key to building lasting peace in Sudan, specifically Darfur, according to a ...

Apr. 5, 2013

By United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

EU Directive: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

The European Commission has brought together all existing EU legislation governing environmental impact assessments. The original Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive and its three subsequent revisions have been combined to create a more compact, clearly translated and user-friendly ...

Feb. 27, 2012

By Lohmeyer GmbH & Co. KG

Does Environmental, Social, Governance performance affect market value?

According to a new Deloitte report, an organization's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance can directly and indirectly impact its market valuation. The report reveals both short and long-term implications of ESG management. The report highlights that short-term ESG issues and events, including human rights issues, product recalls, boycotts and protests often trigger the ...

Feb. 14, 2013

By GLOBE SERIES

America`s toxic 10 corporate polluters

America's 'Toxic 10,' a special report put out by Conde Nast portfolio.com, demonstrates that we have entered a new realm of corporate environmental governance. We frequently read headlines that highlight corporate sustainability initiatives, like 'Ford's New Green Roof Initiative' or 'Boeing's New Fuel-Efficient Airplanes.' But the sad reality is that corporate giants, by and large, continue to ...

Feb. 29, 2008

By Environmental News Network (ENN)

€239 Million Available in 2014 for Project Proposals

The European Commission has launched the first call for proposals under the LIFE funding programme for projects dedicated to environment. The LIFE sub-programme for environment will provide €238.86 million in 2014 to develop and implement innovative ways to respond to environmental challenges across Europe, focusing on the conservation of nature and biodiversity, resource efficiency and ...

Jun. 25, 2014

By European Commission, Environment DG

EU seeks decision to start negotiation process on an international agreement on mercury

The European Union is calling on the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Governing Council to start the negotiation process on an international legal agreement on mercury, at its meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, this week (16-20 February). The EU strongly favours legally binding measures to regulate the toxic metal, which poses a major threat to humans, animals and ecosystems. The agreement ...

Feb. 16, 2009

By European Commission, Environment DG

Seizing the moment: WRI`s strategic plan

WRI was created just over 25 years ago with the goal of putting environmental issues on the international agenda. That foresight was informed by an understanding that the very nature of such emerging global issues required time…time to be understood by world leaders; time for the public to become engaged; time for science and technology to respond; time for policies to be changed and adopted; and ...

Nov. 5, 2008

By World Resources Institute WRI

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