IISD's Global Subsidies Initiative calls on Parties to incorporate fossil-fuel subsidy reform into the UNFCCC processes and mechanisms
IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative has just published a policy brief making recommendations to Parties on incorporating fossil-fuel subsidy reform more formally into the UNFCCC processes and mechanisms.
Solutions Project on Implementing Innovative and Green Urban Transport Call for Cities
The European SOLUTIONS project on innovative and green urban transport solutions, is calling for cities from Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Mediterranean, to become involved in the project’s innovation activities as leading, take-up or training city.
Uganda Road Sector Support Initiative (URSSI)
Uganda Road Sector Support Initiative (URSSI) is a Not-for-Profit Non Governmental Organization that was established in 2009 to facilitate coherent and timely development and planning of road transport and urban development in Uganda with particular emphasis on roads, municipal planning and sustainable transport management both in rural and urban areas. Our advocacy programmes propose a strong link between road development and urban planning to mitigate future urban sprawl and congestion thus promoting sustainable development through smarter transport systems.
US, China Agree on Climate Change Mitigation Actions
The US and China agreed to five new action initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution, focusing on: emission reductions from heavy-duty and other vehicles; smart grids; carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS); the collection and management of GHG emissions data; and energy efficiency in buildings and industry.
Making Sustainable Development Real for All with Universal Access to Safe, Clean, Affordable Transport
One billion people in the world live with disability. On 19-20 July, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) organized the “DESA Forum: Dialogue on the post-2015 Development Framework and Disability” at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Forum brought together a wide range of stakeholders to discuss a way forward for inclusion of disability in the development agenda and frameworks.
Sustainable Development in Action Report on Voluntary Commitments
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development, published Sustainable Development in Action, as a special edition of the SD in Action Newsletter.
UNFCCC's Momentum for Change 2012 Report Focuses on the Urban Poor
The UNFCCC Secretariat has released the 2012 report on the Momentum for Change Initiative. The report features nine experiences that contribute to address climate change while improving livelihoods and living conditions in developing countries’ urban areas.