Nature-Based Solutions as a Response to Climate Change
Today International Union for Conservation of Nature, Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (IUCN ECARO), in cooperation with the Public Investment Management Office of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, held a working lunch for key partners…
WMO Recognizes new Arctic Temperature Record of 38⁰C
A temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) in the Russian town of Verkhoyansk on 20 June 2020 has been recognized as a new Arctic temperature record by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The temperature, more befitting the Mediterranean than the Arctic, was…
World Economic Forum Study Shows How Cities Can Save on Commuting Time, Double Job Access
A new report released by the World Economic Forum pinpoints how cities can use mobility options to improve social equity and economic growth. The white paper, How Mobility Shapes Inclusion and Sustainable Growth, identifies over 40 potential solutions to improve…
Cities Play Pivotal Roles in Europe’s Sustainability Transition
Cities are centers of innovation and economic activity but they also affected by social challenges such as segregation, poverty and inequality. Environmental challenges for cities range from worsening impacts of climate change, such as heat waves and flooding, to pollution,…
Better Understanding of Rooftop Solar PV Installation Can Support Increased Deployment
The deployment of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has increased significantly in recent years thanks to their rapidly declining costs and supporting policies. Solar PV installations can be arranged in smaller configurations for mini-grids or personal use. This is of…
Energy Efficiency Hub Launched to Boost Cooperation on World’s ‘First Fuel’
The Energy Efficiency Hub – a global platform for collaboration aimed at delivering the social, economic and environmental benefits of more efficient use of energy – was launched on 1 December at an event hosted at the International Energy Agency…
5 Reasons Why a Healthy Ocean is Linked to Human Rights
We live on a blue planet, with oceans and seas covering more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. Oceans feed us, regulate our climate, and generate most of the oxygen we breathe. But growing threats such as marine pollution,…