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WCEF2024 Accelerator Session: Driving the circular economy transition with private sector initiatives
The circular economy, which emphasizes waste prevention, reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery, plays a pivotal role in the EU's Green Deal agenda, influencing its partnerships with neighbouring countries as well. The...
DG NEAR and OECD
EFDRR Working Session Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction
Multi-hazard risk management (such as natural hazards triggering technological accidents) need to be addressed in the face of consequences of climate change. At the same time, there is a growing interest in nature-based solutions...

Cross-border collaboration in Middle East for Environmental Sustainability
The Middle East has faced political tension, military conflicts and other disputes for many years. It is, as a result, a region with one of the most enduring conflicts in the world. The EU has set out its policy on the Middle East...
UNEP at IUCN World Conservation Congress
UNEP representatives will take part in a number of related events and activities related to oceans, climate, pollution, and the impacts on conservation, including a UNEP-WCMC pavilion on the post-2020 process. Other events include...
IUCN
UNEP participation in the European Development Days 2021
The European Development Days (EDD) is Europe’s leading annual forum for international cooperation and development. Convened by the European Commission, the EDD brings the development community together each year to share ideas...
HIGH-LEVEL PANEL on Fast-Forwarding the Green and Circular Economy
HIGH-LEVEL PANEL on Fast-Forwarding the Green and Circular Economy Humanity is pushing the Earth beyond its natural limits, causing climate disruption, escalating pollution and threatening biodiversity through our economic...
Webinar: Closing the Financing Gap - Investing in Natural Capital to Achieve the SDGs
Webinar: Closing the Financing Gap - Investing in Natural Capital to Achieve the SDGs REGISTER ATION LINK https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5859615638715205387 On 6 July (3-4pm CEST), join the Green Growth Knowledge...
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
New Report: Renewables Global Status Report
Download the full report here: · Report ( website or PDF) Find Summary article - 5 key takeaways (with figures/graphs from the report) Report shows an alarming gap between targets and actions with fifteen G20 countries lacking a...