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February
2010 USA: President's Energy Budget Invests in Innovation, Clean Energy, and National Security Priorities
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February
2010 Canada Lists Emissions Target under the Copenhagen Accord
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February
2010 Environmental Performance Index ranks Chile in ranked 16 worldwide (in Spanish)
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January
2010 England: Citing Collapse of Copenhagen Climate Process, Study Projects Increased Conflict and Speculation in Tropical Forests
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January
2010 Switzerland: World Forum Report Identifies Policy Mechanisms to Bridge Funding Gap for Clean Economy
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January
2010 Latin American economic leaders discuss recovery in 2010 at Paris Forum
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January
2010 England: Energy supply worldwide will face fundamental structural changes -(WWEA)
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January
2010 CDM must work to promote low-carbon energy - REEEP
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January
2010 Chile promotes sustainable development of its forest resources with IDB assistance
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January
2010 ECLAC and IDB collaborate in studies of the economics of climate change in South America
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January
2010 Top emerging nations pledge climate aid for poor states
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January
2010 GEF Awards US$5.38 Million Grant to Mexico
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January
2010 Brazil: US$8.5 Million GEF Grant to Reduce Transport-Related Urban Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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January
2010 Chile: President Bachelet has sent a constitutional reform of water to the Chilean Congress
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January
2010 Latin America Should Seek New Sources of Growth for a Sustainable Recovery - Secretary-General of the OECD
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January
2010 Canada: Combatting climate change by investing in cleantech
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January
2010 Un estímulo a la diversidad biológica puede impulsar la Economía Global - PNUMA
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December
2009 Historic moment, historic gathering, historic COP out - Oxfam
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December
2009 Results of COP 15 are insufficient, said Minc
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December
2009 Weak Copenhagen accord angers developing countries
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December
2009 Nations Seal a Deal on Climate Change at UN Talks
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December
2009 Chile committs to a significant deviation of up to 20% of the baseline of their greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 in the climate change summit in Copenhagen
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December
2009 Climate Change Will Cost 137% of Current GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean By 2100 -ECLAC report at Copenhagen Summit
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November
2009 NRDC Responds to US-India Announcement on Clean Energy and Climate
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November
2009 US$ 44 Million Loan to Promote Jobs and Urban Improvements for the Poor in Brazil's Most Important Sea Port
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November
2009 Guatemala receives $100 million from Spain and the IDB to improve water and sanitation services
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November
2009 USA: California Releases Preliminary Draft Cap-and-Trade Climate Regulation
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November
2009 IDB approves green facility for Banco General of Panama
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November
2009 Urban India Needs a Paradigm Shift to Move Towards Sustainability
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November
2009 United Arab Emirates: Leaders Urge New Low-Carbon Initiatives for Success at Climate Talks
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November
2009 Chile: ECLAC Calls For Not Weakening Negotiations In Climate Change Summit in launching study for the Government of Chile
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November
2009 Energy efficiency project for university classrooms and government offices in Colima, Mexico, wins energy innovation prize
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November
2009 Don't ignore agriculture in climate talks, experts warn
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November
2009 Chile: Ministry of Public Works (MOP) to enact environmental protection for the first water reserves in Chile (in Spanish)
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November
2009 USA: Fish Fence Failure - Invasive Asian Carp Swimming Headlong into Great Lakes
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November
2009 Kenya: UN Carbon Markets Powering Green Energy Growth in Africa
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November
2009 Nuclear expert warns of safety flaws in Areva’s reactor design - Greenpeace
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November
2009 Rural electrification project in Argentina, wins energy innovation prize
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November
2009 The Government of Canada and SDTC Congratulate Nova Scotia Power on Deployment of In-Stream Tidal Turbine in the Bay of Fundy
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November
2009 United Arab Emirates: Dubai Summit Launches Wide-Ranging Dialogue to Improve and Support International Cooperation
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November
2009 Latin American water crises require bold investments and strategic alliances, IDB president says
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November
2009 Group on Earth Observations Meets in Washington to Strengthen Access to Data and Information on Biodiversity, Forest Carbon and Other Global Issues
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November
2009 Marine Energy Market in Europe Still Weathering Economic Storm
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November
2009 Africa must act to tackle water crisis, says report
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November
2009 Report finds that women will be most affected by climate change but remain noticeably absent from Copenhagen agenda
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November
2009 Developing countries rebuff Denmark's push for delay in Copenhagen - Oxfam
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November
2009 Brazil will boost its tourism industry with IDB assistance
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November
2009 Singapore: Think internationally, right from the start, experts advise business owners - APEC
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November
2009 Colombia: Sustainability of marine ecosystems in San Andrés archipelago gets a $3 million IDB grant
10
November
2009 Chile: Environment Minister Launches National Campaign on Climate Change (in Spanish)
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November
2009 United States: The Border 2012 Program seeks to involve more stakeholders in their environmental projects (in Spanish)
07
November
2009 USA: Senate Committee Passes Clean Energy and Climate Bill to Strengthen Economy and Reduce Pollution
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November
2009 Mexico: Green Drive and Semarnat launch clean technologies contest in Mexico (in Spanish)
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November
2009 Mexico: UNEP's Pavan Sukhdev spoke about the study Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (in Spanish)
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November
2009 Promoting climate-smart agriculture
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November
2009 Argentina: The president allocated one hundred million dollars for the protection of native forests (in Spanish)
04
November
2009 Kenya: UN-REDD Programme welcomes five new countries
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November
2009 Mexico: Conagua will promote comprehensive reform of the National Water Law (in Spanish)
04
November
2009 Argentina: Better public transport for Buenos Aires - CAF
04
November
2009 Bolivia battered on five fronts by climate change
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November
2009 India: Speed up climate tech transfer, urges UN meeting
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November
2009 Extinction crisis shows urgent need for action to protect biodiversity
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November
2009 Central African Republic: USD 16 M for Water and Sanitation Project
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November
2009 Chile: Minister of Public Works - "The future of Chile requires a new water policy" (in Spanish)
01
November
2009 Colombia: New CDM project - Amaime Hydroelectric Project was registered at UN (in Spanish)
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November
2009 China on Track to Meet Climate Goals, New Research Reveals
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October
2009 Philippines: ADB to Help PRC Combat Water Shortages in the Western Region
30
October
2009 Switzerland: Trade Policy Essential to Sustainable Seafood Movement
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October
2009 Abu Dhabi: GE and Masdar City partner on a first-of-its-kind smart appliance pilot program
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October
2009 Italy: FAO targets land tenure
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October
2009 Peru to improve water and sanitation services with assistance from the IDB
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October
2009 Mexico: Green Growth is Possible in Mexico, World Bank's Report Concludes
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October
2009 Brazilian buildings to implement energy saving projects with assistance from IDB
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August
2009 New, cheaper method for extracting clean water
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August
2009 Canada: Minister Prentice Announces Tough New National Regulations to Protect Canada's Water Resources
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August
2009 Chile to reduce digital divide in rural areas (in Spanish)
10
August
2009 USA: Pew Environment Group, Ocean Conservancy, Audubon Alaska and Oceana on new Arctic Policy Legislation
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August
2009 Water Scarcity Looms as Population, Temperature Rise
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August
2009 Scandinavian fuel cell can reduce CO2 emissions from goods transport
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August
2009 Peru: Lack of consensus to cope with climate change (in Spanish)
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August
2009 Forest products markets badly hit by the crisis but use of wood energy on the rise - UNECE/FAO
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August
2009 IDB Backs Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
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August
2009 Chile: Minister of Environment approved the preliminary highlights of primary standards for PM 2.5 (in Spanish)
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August
2009 Brazil: Minister defends green economy for Brazil
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August
2009 President Obama Announces $2.4 Billion in Grants to Accelerate the Manufacturing and Deployment of the Next Generation of U.S. Batteries and Electric Vehicles
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August
2009 Clean energy financing to transform lives of subsistence farmers
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August
2009 Mexico: Biodiversity loss affects the world just as climate change (in Spanish)
03
August
2009 About 1.5 million Bolivians will benefit from access to water and sanitation -CAF
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August
2009 New Report Finds Transportation Efficiencies Can Contribute to Significant GHG Reductions and Consumer Savings
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August
2009 Lebanon: The Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) Holds its Regional Conference in Beirut in November
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August
2009 IDB approves financing for hydropower project in Venezuela
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July
2009 The time for biodiversity business
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July
2009 Science Reinforces Human Role as Climate Change Impacts Accelerate - WRI
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July
2009 USA: Public Education Program launched to Showcase Benefits of Investing in Land, Water and Parks
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July
2009 United Kingdom: U.S.-Canada Proposal to Cut Ship Pollution Advances
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July
2009 G8 leaders ‘ignored’ UN’s scientific findings on climate change, says official
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July
2009 Peru's patent win strikes blow against biopiracy
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July
2009 Singapore: Japanese contribute USD 1.3 million to APEC climate change initiatives
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July
2009 Mexico: Semarnat gives impulse to green residential construction as a GHG mitigation (in Spanish)
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July
2009 UK ambition on climate change at risk as ‘flagship’ EU emissions trading policy flounders
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July
2009 Brazil’s Amazonas gets additional $77 million from IDB to improve urban and environmental conditions in Igarapés
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July
2009 It will take more than new deadlines to finalize a ‘development’ trade round - Oxfam
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July
2009 United Nations Identifies Agriculture as a Solution to Soaring CO2 Emissions — Approves First Agricultural CDM Methodology
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July
2009 Economic Activity in Latin America and the Caribbean Will Improve in Second Semester, Says ECLAC
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July
2009 UN Secretary-General calls for more ambitious targets as G8 Summit ends
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July
2009 Chile: Ministry of Public Works to increasingly auditing firms for illegal use of water (in Spanish)
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July
2009 Brazil: US$ 270.65 Million to Support Infrastructure and Water Pollution Control Projects in the State of São Paulo
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July
2009 Don’t forget human rights in conservation - IUCN
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July
2009 Chile: President Bachelet and Minister of Transport signed a bill incorporating the bicycle as a transport (in Spanish)
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July
2009 Groups call on IMO to set strict limits for greenhouse gas emissions from ships
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July
2009 Millions face climate-related hunger as seasons shift and change - Oxfam
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July
2009 Brazil demonstrating that reducing tropical deforestation is key win-win global warming solution
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July
2009 Report urges forestry industry to tackle conflict with local people
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July
2009 EU Ministers endorse definitive measures against US biodiesel – EBB praises critical decision for EU producers
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July
2009 Canada: Government of Canada Accepts Science-Based Limit on Global Warming - Pembina reaction
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July
2009 Launched project "Environmentally Sound Management and Destruction of polychlorinated biphenyls in Mexico" (in Spanish)
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July
2009 Germany: G8 fails on climate goals. Again.
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July
2009 Spain: Testing Times for International Tourism
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July
2009 Towards Sustainable Water Management in Peru – US$10 Million World Bank Loan
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July
2009 An international agreement on GHG mitigation would allow Mexico to cope with climate change at a lower cost
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July
2009 England: New Earthscan Book Shows Carbon Markets Are Set to Treble in Size over the Next 3 Years
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July
2009 India: TERI University Receives Support to Launch New Programme to Train Students in Sustainable Development
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July
2009 Colombia will improve its water and sanitation services with assistance from the IDB
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July
2009 World Climate Conference Is Presented in Latin America - ECLAC
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July
2009 Peru embraces integrated water resources management with help from IDB
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July
2009 USA: Venture Capital Investment in Green Technologies Rebounds With $1.2B in Q2 2009
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June
2009 Trade and Environment: WTO and UNEP launch a report explaining for the first time the connections between trade and climate change
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June
2009 Scotland's climate bill sets a precedent for Europe
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June
2009 REEEP softens financial crisis for renewables and energy efficiency in the developing world
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June
2009 Reports Highlight Environmental Risks and Opportunities Facing Investors, Companies in Emerging Asia
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June
2009 Singapore: New Urban Development Program to Promote Ecologically Sustainable and Economically Viable Cities - World Bank
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June
2009 Chile: Government set up interministry committee to propose new water policy (in Spanish)
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June
2009 Industrial leaders from Europe and the Mediterranean area will join in unique project for clean power from deserts - DESERTEC
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June
2009 ECLAC and German Government agreed cooperation on climate change, fiscal covenant and regional integration
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June
2009 Experts at UN-backed forum call for major investment in green economy
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June
2009 Africa’s sleeping giant
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June
2009 Mexico's call in third session of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate -"It is time to move on from mutual reproaches, to a shared scheme of responsibility"(in Spanish)
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June
2009 Republic of Korea: 25% Wind Energy Growth in 2009
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June
2009 Kenya: Turning the Land Degradation Tide on World Desertification Day - UNEP
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June
2009 Republic of Korea: Asia relies on green initiatives for future growth
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June
2009 Guatemala strengthens protections for sensitive areas through investments in land registration
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June
2009 Mexico: The Third Meeting of Major Economies seek agreements in road to Copenhagen (in Spanish)
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June
2009 USA: President Obama Announces Ocean Protection Plan
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June
2009 Brazil: World Bank withdraws loan to Brazilian cattle giant
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June
2009 Singapore: China's Rapid Industrialization and Urbanization Signifies Growth Potential of Environmental Industry, Says Frost & Sullivan
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June
2009 Chile: Oceana calls for rejection to Bill on salmon aquaculture and proposes sustainable development strategy for the Patagonia (in Spanish)
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June
2009 Obama Officials Announce Steps to Promote the Clean Energy Potential of the West
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June
2009 Switzerland: Minambiente proposed international financing for Reducing Risks in Colombia hydroclimate (in Spanish)
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June
2009 New Oxfam report says that rich countries have a ‘double duty’ to act on climate change
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June
2009 Canada: Latest trinational report presents most complete picture of North American industrial pollution
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June
2009 Ambitious global climate change agreement in sight, says top UN official
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June
2009 Germany: Obama Must Pledge at July G8 to Keep Global Warming below Two Degrees - EDF
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June
2009 Kenya: Best Environmental Techniques and Practices of Sound Chemicals Management Under the Spotlight at Stockholm Convention Meeting
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June
2009 Spain: CAF and KFW sign a carbon-emission abatement memorandum of understanding
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June
2009 Chile: "Arrival of LNG will help improve air quality in the metropolitan area" says Minister of Environment (in Spanish)
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June
2009 South Africa: Leaders say Africa can dramatically boost agricultural production
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June
2009 USA: Climate Change Could Drive Vast Human Migrations
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June
2009 Peru: Rejection of violence and violation of rights in the Peruvian Amazon - Oxfam (in Spanish)
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June
2009 India: TERI and IPM Organise Sensitisation Workshop on Biopesticides for Farming Community
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June
2009 Canada: Offset System A Step Towards A Carbon Market In Canada
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June
2009 USA: Pew Finds Clean Energy Economy Generates Significant Job Growth
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June
2009 Mexico: Results of the Forum convened by the Program of Dialogue and the Construction of Agreements on Climate Change and National Security-election platform of political parties on climate change (in Spanish)
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June
2009 Finance Ministers must find funds to secure climate deal
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June
2009 Italy: Extending responsible fisheries management to the ocean deeps
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June
2009 Climate change is affecting the coastal areas of Colombia (in Spanish)
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June
2009 USA: WRI Applauds Midwestern Effort to Fight Climate Change
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June
2009 USA: Renewable Energy Industry, Co-Chair of Governors’ Wind Coalition Call on Congress to Strengthen Renewable Electricity Standard (RES)
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June
2009 USA: Energy Efficiency Projects Will Benefit From Aggregated Business Models, According to New CalCEF Innovations White Paper
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June
2009 Germany: Indian government working on massive solar energy plan
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June
2009 Mexico: Climate change affects every aspect of human activity, actions to combat it must be closely linked to human development and economic growth - the United Nations Program for Development (in Spanish)
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June
2009 Investing in Carbon Capture and Storage Nature's Way
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June
2009 Philippines: IDB, ADB to share networks to promote South-South trade flows
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June
2009 Colombia: "The world should listen to Colombia: We are victims of climate change when we contribute only 0.37% of emissions" Minister for the Environment and Housing (in Spanish)
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June
2009 U.S. and Canadian Green Leaders Unite
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June
2009 UNIDO Director-General urges continued support for developing countries to make their industries cleaner
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June
2009 European Union: World Environment Day - Commissioner Dimas calls for greater ambition in talks on new global agreement
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June
2009 AfDB supports Clean Technology/Energy Investments
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June
2009 Philippines: ADB Signs Declaration Calling on Transport Sector to Curb Emissions
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June
2009 Recycling Culture advances in Mexico and will open new opportunities for growth (in Spanish)
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June
2009 Climate change talks mustn't forget fisheries - FAO
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June
2009 Latin America Reacts to Signs of Exhaustion in All-Inclusive Tourism Industry - ECLAC report
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June
2009 Discussions on negotiating texts on pact to combat global warming kick off – UN
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May
2009 England: New report casts doubt over biofuels "wonder crop' Jathropa -FOEI
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May
2009 Chile: Marine Harvest is warned that acuaculture law will not resolve environmental crisis of salmon farming companies in Chile
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May
2009 IDB releases sustainability scorecard for private sector tourism projects
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May
2009 Africa needs substantially scaled-up finance, technology and capacity-building to combat climate change
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May
2009 Colombia will support environmental programs proposed by President Obama (in Spanish)
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May
2009 Chile: Government prepares Sustainable Public Procurement policy (in Spanish)
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May
2009 USA: Chevron Falls Short On Disclosure Obligations Relating to $27 Billion Ecuador Liability, Says RiskMetrics - Amazon Defense Coalition
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May
2009 Canada: Government Creates 1,000 Jobs and a State-Of-The-Art Green Building in Toronto
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May
2009 Oxfam reaction to "timid" World Business Summit
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May
2009 Ecuador presents initiative to combat climate change
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May
2009 Copenhagen Call by Business Outlines Steps Needed for Ambitious Global Climate Treaty
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May
2009 Spain: Arsenic In Irrigation Water Is Transferred To Crops
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May
2009 Argentina will host the international meeting on persistent organic pollutants in 2011 (in Spanish)
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May
2009 Ban Urges the Business Community to Lobby Governments to Power Green Growth and Seal the Deal on Climate Change
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May
2009 Norway salmon company is required to raise the environmental standards applied in Chile (in Spanish)
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May
2009 Beneficial plant 'spillover' effect seen from landscape corridors
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May
2009 Peru: Ministry of Energy and Mines granted concessions for power generation and transmission (in Spanish)
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May
2009 Land acquisitions in Africa pose risks for poor - FAO
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May
2009 Colombia: "17% of the national territory is affected by desertification - minambiente (in Spanish)
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May
2009 Canada: Next-Generation Renewable Fuels Essential to the Bio-Based Economy
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May
2009 Water Development-AfDB Signs Grant Agreement with Guinea Bissau
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May
2009 World Bank project to help China reduce greenhouse gas emission
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May
2009 Mexico ranks among countries with low availability of water - Conagua (in Spanish)
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May
2009 Argentina: Tourism in Jujuy province receives CAF funds
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May
2009 USA: WRI Releases Analysis of Emission Reductions Under American Clean Energy Security Act of 2009
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May
2009 Canada: Harper Government Launches $1-Billion Clean Energy Fund, Invests in New Technology, Creates Jobs
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May
2009 Korea: Clinton Climate Initiative to Demonstrate Model for Sustainable Urban Growth with Projects in 10 Countries on Six Continents
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May
2009 Dominican Republic as the 80th Signatory joins IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency)
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May
2009 USA: White House Unveils Tougher Vehicle Emissions Standards
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May
2009 Cities at the climate change frontline
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May
2009 European Union: Emissions trading- EU ETS emissions fall 3 % in 2008
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May
2009 Mexico: Tula plant for wastewater treatment is the most ambitious project in the field of water -Semarnat (in Spanish)
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May
2009 USA: Commission Proposes Plan to Battle Climate Change on the Ground - WRI
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May
2009 Colombia to improve its public transport system in Bogotá with IDB assistance
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May
2009 Stemming the Tide of Marine Waste with Market-Based Instruments
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May
2009 Latin America between the regions with more urban population, says DESA (in Spanish)
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May
2009 Canada: Ontario Gives Green Energy Act the Green Light
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May
2009 Chile: Oceana rejects bill on salmon aquaculture for not solving environmental problems (in Spanish)
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May
2009 USA: Wind Power Installations Up 29 Percent in 2008
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May
2009 England:The US and China Threaten the European Solar Supremacy - Frost & Sullivan
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May
2009 Colombia: Mayors should be qualified to manage the overall system of participation -water plans (in Spanish)
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May
2009 UN forum calls for global panel to warn against dangerous chemicals
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May
2009 IAEA holds meeting on management of radioactive waste (in Spanish)
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May
2009 Netherlands: Greenpeace calls for cancellation of Olkiluoto 3 construction permit
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May
2009 REEEP allocates €4.7 million to 49 low-carbon energy projects
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May
2009 Switzerland: Geneva hosts Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants from 4 to 8 May
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May
2009 USA: Nation Begins Transition to Renewable Transportation Fuels Program
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May
2009 Paraguay: Livestock and climate change, international symposium will discuss policies to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases from livestock (in Spanish)
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May
2009 Belgium: European Union urged to stop pumping public money into fossil fuels
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May
2009 USA: Administration Moves Ahead with First-Ever Global Warming Standards for Biofuels
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May
2009 USA:Mercury-Based Chlorine Production Exacts Hidden Costs - Oceana
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May
2009 Brazil: Biofuels remain key part of Brazil´s energy mix in spite of huge new oil finds - Lula
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April
2009 Switzerland: Building Sector Must Change to Meet Global Energy Targets, New Study Finds
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April
2009 Austria: New searchable map of the green energy world
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April
2009 USA: Can 100% of Jatropha Plant be Commercially Viable? Expert Shares Surprising Facts About Jatropha ‘Residue'
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April
2009 Denmark: Europe must grasp the true value of biodiversity
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April
2009 Canada: Clean Energy Technology Moves Closer to Commercialization
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April
2009 India: Investment Potential in India for Energy-Efficiency Companies is Ripe, WRI Report Finds
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April
2009 USA: EPA Proposes to Slash Mercury Emissions from Cement Plants
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April
2009 Canada: North America works to halt invasive species
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April
2009 Chile: First request for access to information under the new access law falls on the marine environment - Oceana
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April
2009 Argentina: Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development will fund Management and Conservation of Native Forests projects (in Spanish)
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April
2009 USA: First Low Carbon Fuel Standard in U.S. Brings Cleaner Air to California
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April
2009 Brazil: Decision on payment for access to biodiversity will have a deadline
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April
2009 USA: Cutting-edge Environmental Innovations Recognized by Environmental Defense Fund
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April
2009 Peru: First cogeneration plant - energy security is a policy focus - Ministry of Energy and Mines (in Spanish)
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April
2009 Chile: Government announced progress on environmental issues for its entry into the OECD
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April
2009 Pesticides added to the list of most hazardous chemicals - UN (in Spanish)
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April
2009 Peru: agreement signed with Sedapal to execute pilot project in Carapongo Treatment Plant
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April
2009 Development Banks Join Efforts to Provide US$90 Billion For Latin America & The Caribbean
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April
2009 France: European Parliament votes for strong law to stop illegal timber trade
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April
2009 Spain: A new framework is created for the efficient management of Protected Marine Areas
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April
2009 India: TERI Launches a Study on Making Indian Cities Sustainable
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April
2009 Indigenous Peoples At World Summit To Share Climate Change Observations, Coping Techniques
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April
2009 USA: Launch of Forest Carbon Standards in New Languages Reaches Key Audiences
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April
2009 England: 54% increase in number of people affected by climate disasters by 2015 could overwhelm emergency responses - Oxfam
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April
2009 Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago - Joint Summit Working Group Is Praised for Contributing to Meet Goals of the Summit of the Americas
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April
2009 Philippines: ADB Extends $160 Million in Loans for Sri Lanka's Power Program
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April
2009 Belgium: Map of projects shows destructive potential of EU billions- Friends of the Earth Europe
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April
2009 U.S. High-Speed, Intercity Rail on Right Track, Says WRI’s Transit Director Nancy Kete
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April
2009 The Economic Crisis As a Source of Opportunities - ECLAC Executive Secretary
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April
2009 Italy: World Forests Rapidly Disappearing
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April
2009 Brazil: Optimism despite global crisis as World Economic Forum on Latin America closes
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April
2009 Declaration to Heads of State Meeting for the Summit of the Americas in Port of Spain
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April
2009 Brazil: World Economic Forum on Latin America opens in Rio de Janeiro
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April
2009 World Cocoa Foundation and Swedish Chocolate, Confectionery and Biscuit Manufacturers' Association to Address Farm Safety and Health in Cocoa-growing Communities
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April
2009 Chile: Council of Ministers approves Conama's National Policy on Glaciers (in Spanish)
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April
2009 Paraguay: WB Approves US$64 Million to Improve Water, Sanitation for Most Vulnerable
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April
2009 TERI and IMF Join Hands to Encourage Glacier Studies in India
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April
2009 Mexico: Semarnat strengthens Michoacan water infrastructure to maximize optimal use of water (in Spanish)
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April
2009 Chile: Government and private sector agree on efficient water use in mining (in Spanish)
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April
2009 USA: Bioethanol's Impact On Water Supply 3 Times Higher Than Once Thought
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April
2009 Leading Companies in Canada Join Forces to Help Build Green Economy
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April
2009 Financial Crisis Should Not Detain Efforts to Reduce Effects of Climate Change - ECLAC Executive Secretary
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April
2009 Bonn 1: Action needed to close rich-poor climate divide - Oxfam
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April
2009 England: Four stepping stones to the G20’s ‘new world order’- Oxfam
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April
2009 IDB releases comprehensive set of macroeconomic indicators for 26 countries
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April
2009 USA: EPRI Selected to Facilitate Development of Smart Grid Roadmap
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April
2009 Brazil: 500 leaders to discuss implications of the global economic crisis for Latin America
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April
2009 Collapse of Ice Bridge puts Antarctic ice shelf in peril
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April
2009 Study shows bioenergy benefits for rural poor
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April
2009 Business Ready to Work on Building the Low-Carbon Economy
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April
2009 USA: Experts Gather to Save the Ocean
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April
2009 USA: Infrastructure and Energy Key Drivers of Global Economic Recovery- U.S. and Spanish Companies to Stimulate the Economy, Create Local Jobs
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April
2009 International Soy Experts Meeting in Argentina Called by the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS)
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April
2009 Colombia: Signed Memorandum of Understanding for creation of Infrastructure Fund in Peru
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April
2009 England: Oxfam reaction to G20 summit
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March
2009 Kenya: Health concerns over contaminated fish trigger international decision
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March
2009 Colombia: Water Departmental Plans engine of employment in the country (in Spanish)
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March
2009 Mexico: The Federation will channel resources to the states for solid waste management (in Spanish)
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March
2009 USA:G20 legislators launch Climate Commission to "create political conditions for Copenhagen deal"
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March
2009 Brazil expands energy supply in Northeastern region with IDB financing
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March
2009 Turkey: 5th World Water Forum Closes with Urgency, Hope
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March
2009 World Water Day Message from Achim Steiner
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March
2009 Future of water is in agriculture says Diouf
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March
2009 18 Million Dollars Approved Under UN-REDD Programme
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March
2009 Kenya: Delivering Tomorrow's Economy and Job Market Today
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March
2009 Panama to consolidate energy sector reforms with support from the IDB
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March
2009 India: Tamil Nadu Avoids Blackouts via Energy Savings
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March
2009 Turkey: Link water, energy and climate in global talks, business urges
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March
2009 Brazil: The Ministry for the Environment (MMA) will encourage wind power generation to cope with climate change
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March
2009 As planet warms, poor nations face economic chill - MIT
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March
2009 Solar Water Heating Pays For Itself Five Times Over
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March
2009 USA: "Complete Streets" Bill Introduced to Help Americans Save on Transportation Costs, Cut Congestion - EDF
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March
2009 Chile: Oceana welcomes plan to reduce antibiotic in salmoniculture and calls for further measures (in Spanish)
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March
2009 Colombia: US $ 20 million Credit will be contracted to finance solid waste ( in Spanish)
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March
2009 Mexico: Semarnat supports industry to be more competitive by improving their environmental performance (in Spanish)
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March
2009 Tunisia: AfDB Group Approves US$ 47 Million for Congo Basin Conservation
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March
2009 Philippines: ADB President Calls on Governments, Private Sector to Do More to Address Sanitation Issue
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March
2009 Forests and the global economy: 10 million new jobs
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March
2009 USA: Study Finds Wind Power Economically, Environmentally Advantageous When Coupled With Grid Improvements
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March
2009 USA: Energy opportunities seen amid crisis- MIT Conference speakers cite chances for progress
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March
2009 Ballooning global population adding to water crisis, warns new UN report
12
March
2009 Government of Canada Investing in Green, Clean Economy
12
March
2009 Preventive Measures are Needed to Address Impact of Climate Change - Conclusions of ECLAC document
12
March
2009 USA: After Years of Delay, EPA Lays Foundation for Regulation of Global Warming Pollution
12
March
2009 There is a High Cost of Missed Opportunities in Public Sector Water Management - International Water Management Institute
11
March
2009 Crisis Reveals Growing Finance Gaps for Developing Countries
11
March
2009 WRI Releases Guide to Help Extractive Companies Work with Local Communities
11
March
2009 China: National Action Plan for Biomass Submitted to Chinese Ministry of Agriculture
11
March
2009 Chilean President awarded Ceres Medal - FAO
09
March
2009 Switzerland: New travel & tourism report focuses on difficulties facing the sector
09
March
2009 World Bank Approves US$1.3 Billion to Support Brazil’s Environmental and Climate Change Agenda
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March
2009 World fisheries must prepare for climate change
09
March
2009 France: Increasing pressure on water resources, says report to be presented on 12 March - Unesco
09
March
2009 International Agencies Launch 50% Global Fuel Economy Plan to Key Industry Players at Geneva Motor Show
09
March
2009 Agreement signed to restore river basins in Panama - CAF
03
March
2009 Philippines: ADB Commissions 2nd Water Security Outlook
03
March
2009 Belgium: Right to national GMO bans upheld - European Commission defeated
03
March
2009 Italy: Brazil signs on to high seas fishing agreement - FAO
03
March
2009 Italy: New Oceana Report Shows Depletion of Prey Fish may be Starving the Oceans
03
March
2009 Europe’s first Green Capitals: Stockholm and Hamburg
03
March
2009 Municipality of Maringá in State of Paraná in Brazil will receive IDB loan for integrated urban development
02
March
2009 Switzerland: New Report - Top ways to decarbonize global supply chains - World Economic Forum
02
March
2009 USA: Water Environment Federation Partners with the Alliance for Water Stewardship
02
March
2009 Colombia: Medellín will complete historic river clean-up with IDB financing
02
March
2009 USA: Obama's 'green budget' provides hope for economy & climate change
02
March
2009 Kenya: Mayors of Major African Cities Voice Concerns Over Climate Change
02
March
2009 Italy: Rethinking the value of planted forests - FAO
24
February
2009 Time to Get “Smart” on Biofuels
24
February
2009 UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office carbon offsets support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in India and Mexico
24
February
2009 IDB launches US$600 million credit facility for natural disaster emergencies
24
February
2009 Historic Treaty to Tackle Toxic Heavy Metal Mercury Gets Green Light - UNEP
24
February
2009 UN and the World Bank Warning: Urgent Action Needed to Avoid Climate Tipping Point
24
February
2009 5th World Water Forum to Address Planet's Water Concerns
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February
2009 USA: Top Policy-Makers and Economists to Hold Symposium About U.S. Action on Climate Change
19
February
2009 Switzerland: New report highlights importance of water in the "energy equation" -World Economic Forum
19
February
2009 Panama: A Strong Impact is Made on the Amazonia by its Economic Growth Model - UNEP
19
February
2009 Peru: Camisea has 16 TCF of natural gas reserves-the priority of the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is to serve the domestic market (in Spanish)
19
February
2009 Ecuador: CAF CORPEI and MIC to improve the management quality management of companies in the sector of medicinal plants (in Spanish)
19
February
2009 Peru: US$330 Million to Support the Environment - World Bank
18
February
2009 Shrimp fisheries under scrutiny
18
February
2009 Ban, Gore urge a green revolution in the 21st century
18
February
2009 UNEP Year Book 2009 Makes the Green Economy Case
18
February
2009 USA: Statement by Stacey Folsom, Corporate Accountability International in Response to Passage of the Economic Recovery Act of 2009
18
February
2009 USA: Obama Signs Economic Recovery Legislation; Solar Industry Poised to Create 110,000 Jobs Over Next Two Years
18
February
2009 Colombia: Ministry of Environment reiterates the call made at the summit in Poznan - Sustainable development with less carbon (in Spanish)
16
February
2009 USA: P-A-N-A-R-C-H-Y Spells "Trouble"
16
February
2009 USA: Electric Industry Sets Course for Transformation, EEI President Reports in Annual Speech to Wall Street
15
February
2009 Mexico has the necessary tools to combat climate change - Semarnat (in Spanish)
15
February
2009 Peru: Rural electric systems will require environmental impact statement (in Spanish)
15
February
2009 Peru: National Water Authority faces the challenge of modernizing the management of water resources in the country (in Spanish)
15
February
2009 Italy:Early indications hint at smaller 2009 cereal crop - FAO
10
February
2009 Planned treaty will close ports to fish pirates
10
February
2009 Climate Investment Funds: Countries Identified For Scaled-Up Adaptation Funding
10
February
2009 Latin America in 2009: Confronting the impact of the global crisis
10
February
2009 Thailand: Hundreds of Millions of South Asians Face Increasing Water Stress
10
February
2009 Farming must change to feed the world
10
February
2009 New financing for restoration of priority river basins in Panama
04
February
2009 USA: Biofuels from Corn Residue Need Updated Environmental Protections, WRI Recommends
04
February
2009 Belgium: Credibility and cash lacking from Commission climate change vision says Friends of the Earth Europe
04
February
2009 Chile: World Wetlands Day-A day to appreciate a precious resource (in Spanish)
04
February
2009 Florida and Dominican Republic strengthens commitment to renewable energy
03
February
2009 IDB supports creation of new sustainable energy matrix in Peru
03
February
2009 Bubble is close to bursting: Warnings on water from the World Economic Forum Report
03
February
2009 Mexico: The Federal Government seeks to reinstate remediated sites to economic cycles in a sustainable way (in Spanish)
03
February
2009 Switzerland: World Economic Forum Report - US$ 515 billion needed in green investments
03
February
2009 Switzerland: UK’s Brown says financial protectionism a danger in current crisis
03
February
2009 United Kingdom: The EU passes climate change burden to world’s poorest - says Oxfam
29
January
2009 Peru: National Water Authority (ANA) Face the challenge of modernizing the management of water resources in the country (in Spanish)
29
January
2009 Mexico has a potential to reduce 12 million tonnes methane emissions per year (in Spanish)
29
January
2009 Switzerland: World Economic Forum Report - US$ 515 billion needed in green investments
29
January
2009 USA: Nation's Largest Investors Call for 'Green Recovery'
29
January
2009 USA: California Green Tech Investment, Patents, Jobs Jump
29
January
2009 ECLAC Executive Secretary Highlights Latin America's Response to International Crisis
28
January
2009 Germany: IRENA has 75 governments as founding members - WWEA
28
January
2009 Farmers Trade Crops for Solar Lighting in the Solomons
28
January
2009 Chile: Call to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems to trawling (in Spanish)
28
January
2009 USA: President Obama Has Set Energy Policies on a Path Led by Science and Innovation - says Pelosi
28
January
2009 USA: Job-Creating, Green-Energy Development Funding Available, Governor Rendell Says
28
January
2009 Canada: Harper wrong to support false energy solutions and underfund green economy - says Greenpeace
25
January
2009 ADB Provides $2.8M to Strengthen China's Energy Sector
25
January
2009 Belgium: The voice of civil society organisations must be listened to at EU-Central America trade negotiations
25
January
2009 US$50 million loan approved for Bolivia for water, sanitation and drainage projects - ADC
25
January
2009 Mexico: Conagua's Investment Program for 2009 provides 45 billion pesos for drinking water, sewerage and sanitation (in Spanish)
25
January
2009 Honduras: US$30 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency
25
January
2009 Moving closer to a global plan of action for water
19
January
2009 Heat and Hope: Time Running Out for Steep Emissions Cuts
19
January
2009 Green Stimulus Package Will Boost California’s Economy, Green Groups Say
19
January
2009 IDB backs $150 million Regional Financing Facility for Sugar and Bioenergy
19
January
2009 Facing Up to the Climate Challenge: Green Expectations for 2009?
19
January
2009 Chile: State initiates 2009 process to collect the non-use of water rights from companies and individuals (in Spanish)
19
January
2009 Peru: Heavy fines will be imposed on companies not declaring mining environmental liabilities (in Spanish)
14
January
2009 “Wind Power in Context – A Clean Revolution in the Energy Sector” presented in London – Report Shows Wind Power Experiencing Exponential Growth
14
January
2009 Green stimulus packages gaining momentum as a key solution to the economic crisis - says Unep
14
January
2009 Canada's commercial building sector can achieve significant GHG emission reductions through new energy efficiency measures – NRTEE-SDTC Joint Report
14
January
2009 USA: The Role of Forest Carbon in Emerging Ecomarkets Will be Significant, Says Environmental Economist Ricardo Bayon
14
January
2009 Mexico will use an Endowment Fund to retain biodiversity in its territory (in Spanish)
14
January
2009 Chile: President Bachelet highlighted National Plan of Action on Climate Change as an opportunity to "move to a green low carbon economy that generates jobs" on seminar on climate change, economic development and energy challenge (in Spanish)
05
January
2009 Philippines: ADB to Help Clean Up PRC's Third Largest River Basin
05
January
2009 Libya: Africa to develop its water resources for agriculture, energy
05
January
2009 Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean Is Projected to Be 1.9% in 2009 - ECLAC report
05
January
2009 UE: Policy makers must address transport demand in Europe
05
January
2009 USA: Ocean Energy Agenda Supported by Coastal Mayors, Industrial Leaders, Academics and Environmentalists
05
January
2009 Mexico: New Center for Technological Development of Bamboo in Veracruz (in Spanish)
15
December
2008 Geothermal Electricity Set for Rift Valley Lift-Off in 2009
15
December
2008 Libya: Irrigation key for Africa’s food security – Diouf
15
December
2008 Global Year-End Snapshot of the Clean Development Mechanism 2008
15
December
2008 Peru: Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) will install over 100 renewable energy sources in rural areas (in Spanish)
15
December
2008 Oxfam analysis of the Poznan Conference outcomes
15
December
2008 Uruguay to improve sanitation and water quality in coastal area
04
December
2008 Mexico: Set the Inter-Ministerial Commission for the sustainable management of seas and coasts
04
December
2008 USA: EPA Allows Mining Companies to Destroy America's Streams - NRDC
04
December
2008 European Union: Compromise cars legislation is dead-end for environment
04
December
2008 Poland: Found- $50 billion for adaptation needs
04
December
2008 Netherlands: Latin America Grows in Popularity as Trade Partner as Opportunities in Traditional Markets Shrink
04
December
2008 Switzerland: New guidebook on simple, affordable and appropriate sanitation in developing countries
02
December
2008 Chile: Oceana rejects plan for financial aid for salmon industry and calls for transparency on state inputs to the sector (in Spanish)
02
December
2008 Brazil wants to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 4.8 billion tons
02
December
2008 EU to exceed air pollutant limit due to growth in road transport
02
December
2008 Use nature to fight climate change – IUCN
02
December
2008 Urgent global climate action needed in Poland
02
December
2008 Pacific Islands: climate change threatens food security
27
November
2008 Argentina: Enhanced R&D in Biofuel Production to Attract More Investors to Latin America
27
November
2008 Regional seminar in the Dominican Republic- Economists and Authorities Call for Counter-Cyclical Policies to Address Effects of Global Crisis
24
November
2008 Qatar: First Ozone and Pollution Monitoring Ground Station for West Asia - UNEP
24
November
2008 Chile: Australia and Peru joined the Transpacific Strategic Agreement promoted by Chile (in Spanish)
24
November
2008 Bolivia expands watershed-based irrigation
24
November
2008 Qatar: Maximizing the Climate-Combating Benefits of the Ozone Layer Treaty Key Outcome of Qatar-Hosted Meeting
24
November
2008 Brazil: Global Environment Facility Approves US$ 4 Million Grant for Biodiversity in Espírito Santo
24
November
2008 President of Mexico and ECLAC Executive Secretary call for Making Best of Opportunities From Financial Crisis
19
November
2008 United Arab Emirates: Vicente Fox, Stephen Hawking and Peter Buffett among Speakers at 50-Nation Abu Dhabi Summit on the World’s Future Capitals
19
November
2008 ECLAC Highlights Advantages of Sugarcane-based Bioethanol over other Biofuels in International Conference in Brazil
19
November
2008 Mexico: 70 legislators from the Americas to address twin challenges of global financial
19
November
2008 USA: NRDC, EEI Call on State Regulators to Help Electric Utilities Make Energy Efficiency a Durable Business Proposition
19
November
2008 Diouf appeals for new world agricultural order -FAO
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November
2008 Belize will improve Solid Waste Management with IDB Support
18
November
2008 India needs greater efficiency and renewables to meet energy demands
18
November
2008 PNUMA promueve proyecto para reducir emisiones de carbono
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November
2008 India economic summit closes with warning of falling growth, “but no crisis”
18
November
2008 Greenhouse gases from industrialized countries rise again after 1990s drop, UN reports
18
November
2008 IDB supports Argentine Cement Company Loma Negra’s Investment Plan
18
November
2008 USA: Obama Calls for Strong, Prompt Action to Solve Global Warming, Grow Economy - NRDC
18
November
2008 Discussion on the Future of Water in Chile (in Spanish)
17
November
2008 USA: Wind Energy Industy Looking Forward to Working with President-Elect, Congress on New Energy Agenda
17
November
2008 China: Wide Spread and Complex Climatic Changes Outlined in New UNEP Project Atmospheric Brown Cloud Report
17
November
2008 India: The World Economic Forum’s 24th India Economic Summit launched
17
November
2008 Belize’s Reefs and Mangroves Tagged with High Economic Value
17
November
2008 Chile: Ministry of Public Works Assistant Secretary presents on Successful Chilean Model of public-private partnerships for an audience of Italian businessmen (in Spanish)
17
November
2008 Mexico: Multi-stakeholder participation needed to achieve a sustainable transport policy - Semarnat (in Spanish)
14
November
2008 IDB, BANOBRAS partner to expand financing for Mexican States and Cities
14
November
2008 USA: Mass Extinction of Coral Reefs Worldwide Predicted if Nations Fail to Reduce Use of Fossil Fuels Soon
14
November
2008 Brazil: Mercosur prioritizes desertification and destination of waste ( in Portuguese)
14
November
2008 USA: EDF Poll- Majority of Americans Want Action on Climate to Rebuild U.S. Economy
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November
2008 Tunis: African Countries Endorse Measures to Mitigate Impact of Global Financial Crisis
14
November
2008 IDB supports the second phase of Peru’s water and sanitation reform program
12
November
2008 United Arab Emirates: Biggest ever brainstorming on the Global Agenda ends with call for “fundamental reboot” - World Economic Forum
12
November
2008 Philippines: A Road Map Launched for Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles in Asia
12
November
2008 IDB supports climate change agenda in Mexico
12
November
2008 World Bank Group Boosts Support for Developing Countries
12
November
2008 Argentina: $50 Million for Green Energy in Rural Areas
12
November
2008 Malaysia: Oxfam welcomes the world’s first shipment of sustainable palm oil, but warns much still to do
10
November
2008 India: Global Meltdown Needs SMEs for Business Growth and CSR
10
November
2008 Nairobi: How Best to Put 'Nature-Based Assets' at the Top of the International Political Agenda Focus of Malaysia Meeting
10
November
2008 Fisheries crisis in Central Asia
10
November
2008 UN industrial agency partners with China to tackle climate change
10
November
2008 Chile: CONAMA and Ocho Libros Publisher launched book "Biodiversity of Chile, Heritage and Challenges" (in Spanish)
10
November
2008 USA: EPA Must Propose A Science-Based Fuel Rule that Advances Innovation and Protects the Environment, Groups Say
06
November
2008 IDB supports investments in Peru’s agricultural health service
06
November
2008 Belgium:EU raw materials initiative -industry interests undermine sustainable resource use
06
November
2008 Record harvest but troubles loom ahead
06
November
2008 Chile: Minister of Public Works presents Chile's Infrastructure Vision for 2020 (in Spanish)
06
November
2008 Brazil's Usiminas plans to get IDB loan to finance energy efficiency
06
November
2008 Argentina receives US$200 million in financing for potable water and sanitation program
04
November
2008 Switzerland: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2009 in Davos-Klosters will offer an historic
04
November
2008 Agreement with ECOFAS for transformation of the Ecuadorian flower growing sector
04
November
2008 Massive growth in city populations could deepen poverty, warns Ban
04
November
2008 Alternatives to close the innovation gap between industrialized countries and Latin America presented ECLAC in El Salvador (in Spanish)
03
November
2008 Argentina will receive funds from the World Bank to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation (in Spanish)
03
November
2008 Global Business CEOs Act for the Future
03
November
2008 Alternatives to DDT on International Radar
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November
2008 Chile: Minister Bitar proposed national debate on water rights (in Spanish)
03
November
2008 Mexico: The Energy Reform will promote the use of alternative energies (in Spanish)
03
November
2008 Pesticide tributyltin added to trade “watch list”
30
October
2008 China: Key Energy Policy Institution Joins REEEP
30
October
2008 Latin America and the Caribbean Focus More on Signing Trade Agreements than Achieving Regional Integration concludes ECLAC report
30
October
2008 WWF released The Living Planet Report - the world is heading for an ecological credit crunch
30
October
2008 IDB to help Dominican Republic enhance electricity networks
30
October
2008 Tunisia: AfDB Hosts Seminar on Sustainable Water Resources Management
30
October
2008 USA: Beyond the Banks: Bail Out the Environment, Create Jobs
29
October
2008 USA: Compact Fluorescent Lamps Could Nearly Halve Global Lighting Demand for Electricity
29
October
2008 Switzerland: World Economic Forum to hold historic meeting in Dubai - Leading experts to address key global challenges in the "post-crisis world”
29
October
2008 El Salvador: IDB and Spain establish new fund to improve water and sanitation in Latin America and Caribbean
29
October
2008 USA: Carbon Capture and Storage Demonstrations Should Start Now, Say Technical Experts
29
October
2008 Mexico: Latin American Cities Get Physical in Fight Against Obesity and Chronic Disease
29
October
2008 Italy: Harnessing carbon financing to boost sustainable farming
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October
2008 High Demand Prompts Forest Carbon Partnership Facility to Expand Beyond Original 20 Developing Countries
28
October
2008 Mexico: International meeting concludes supporting a legal framework that reflects the importance and needs of the integral management of water resources (in Spanish)
28
October
2008 ADB Targets Coordinated Water Management in Central Asian Nations
28
October
2008 Latin American and Caribbean Exports Rise in Spite of Global Crisis
28
October
2008 International Greenpeace has published the second edition of the Energy [R]evolution scenario, updated with the latest economic, technical and population data
28
October
2008 Chile: Executive Director of CONAMA opened CDM Forum for Designated National Authorities (in Spanish)
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October
2008 Colombia: World Bank Grants Additional US$ 30 Million for the Bogota Urban Services Development Project
24
October
2008 China to join the Inter-American Development Bank
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October
2008 USA: New "Dead Zone" Report Calls for Greater Protection of Wetlands and Streams
24
October
2008 France: The Global Economy on the Agenda of the International Transport Forum 2009
24
October
2008 Chile: Oceana criticizes aquaculture cluster and reiterates call to raise environmental standards
24
October
2008 Clinton at UN: food, energy, financial woes linked
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October
2008 African countries form single market
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October
2008 Carbon Trust leads industry collaboration to slash costs of offshore wind
23
October
2008 Rural electrification program in Guatemala with IDB financing
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October
2008 England: Digital Plan Will Boost France's Competitiveness
23
October
2008 Austria: REEEP announces Call for Proposals for EUR 4.3 million in grant funding
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October
2008 USA: New Energy Reform Law Increases Awareness of Utility Career Opportunities; Focus on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
22
October
2008 Belgium: European climate leadership runs down blind alley
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October
2008 Japan: Oceana Reveals Unlikely Source for Addressing Global Overfishing to World’s Leading Scientists and Academia
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October
2008 IDB supports Argentine agribusinesses in US$80 million project
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October
2008 Peru: Support for project for integrated management of the water resources of the Santa River basin in Peru.
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October
2008 "Global Green New Deal" - Environmentally-Focused Investment Historic Opportunity for 21st Century Prosperity and Job Generation - UNEP
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October
2008 UN to publish first-ever world map of underground freshwater resources
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October
2008 USA: New WRI Board Members Highlight Importance of China, Energy Investment
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October
2008 South Africa: SANERI Awarded Southern Africa Regional Secretariat for REEEP
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October
2008 Chile: Oceana calls for emphasizing protection of the marine environment in new environmental institutions in Chile (in Spanish)
21
October
2008 Austria: IEA urges a quick and global push to develop and deploy Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies
21
October
2008 Venezuela: US$75 million agreement for Brazilian municipal infrastructure signed - CAF
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October
2008 Philipppines: ADB to Help India Attract Private Sector Participation in Infrastructure Projects
17
October
2008 Philippines: ADB Providing $20M to Develop Tourism in Greater Mekong Subregion
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October
2008 Japan: Conservationists and Fishermen join forces for "Sustainable Sushi"
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October
2008 Switzerland: Business Takes Lead on Water by Joining the Water Footprint Network
17
October
2008 Three Chemicals Considered for Trade 'watch list'
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October
2008 Poland: Summit on Sectoral Cooperation. One Voice on Climate Change.
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October
2008 IDB, The National Geographic Society to jointly promote sustainable tourism
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October
2008 Philippines: ADB to Help Lay Groundwork for Mekong Water, Sanitation Project
16
October
2008 World must learn lessons from food price crisis - Oxfam
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October
2008 Political, financial push urged to end hunger - FAO
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October
2008 EU-15 on target for Kyoto, despite mixed performances
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October
2008 Belgium: Italy and Poland fail to scupper EU climate change deal
16
October
2008 IDB will help Uruguay modernize the Port of Montevideo
15
October
2008 Russia: Greenpeace calls on Philips to take back and recycle at Red Square event
15
October
2008 IDB and other Multilaterals launch liquidity facilities for Latin America and the Caribbean
15
October
2008 Financial crash could deepen food crisis – FAO
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October
2008 Chevron Loses Another Round in Legal Battle over Ecuador Rainforest Contamination; Amazon Defense Coalition Says Chevron Should Accept Responsibility for Contamination
14
October
2008 USA: Wind energy industry creates jobs, shines as growing bright spot in the midst of faltering economy
14
October
2008 World Bank ready to help Latin America cope with crisis
14
October
2008 Europe rallies behind nanotechnology to wean world from fossil fuels
14
October
2008 Barcelona sets environment action agenda - IUCN
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October
2008 Switzerland: New List of Hazardous Substances Spotlighted for International Action
10
October
2008 IDB Signs Innovative Two-Phase Financing to Support São Paulo Metro – Line 4 Project
10
October
2008 Largest environmental meeting sends wake-up call to the world
10
October
2008 European Parliament recognizes the need to support developing countries in their fight against climate change
10
October
2008 Mexico: Municipalities must make commitments to combat climate change - Environment Minister (in Spanish)
10
October
2008 Panama will foster development of central provinces and modernize its electric transmission company with support from the IDB
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October
2008 Spain: Oceana Appeals to World’s Business and Conservation Leaders for Fisheries Subsidies Reform
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October
2008 Nature-Based Enterprises Can Help Rural Poor Adapt to Environmental Threats
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October
2008 Leading Global Environmental Group Praises Strong New Emissions Standards for Big Ships
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October
2008 Chile takes on Pro-Tempore Secretariat of the Agreement on Environmental Cooperation of the P4 (in Spanish)
09
October
2008 Colombia: Minambiente supports business commitment to recycling (in Spanish)
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October
2008 US$50 billion lost by marine fishing each year
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October
2008 Germany: New CMS Agreement to Conserve Small Whales, Dolphins and Manatees in Western Africa and Macaronesia
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October
2008 China: ADB, Standard Chartered China, and Johnson Controls partner to make PRC buildings energy efficient
07
October
2008 Canada: Scientists develop cost effective strategy to address safe drinking water in Bangladesh
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October
2008 Europe is losing biodiversity — even in protected areas
07
October
2008 Chile: Minister of Environment launched the workshop "Bilateral and Regional Agreements on Trade and Environment OECD" (in Spanish)
07
October
2008 Reviewing biofuel policies and subsidies- FAO
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October
2008 World Bank Supports Mexican Initiative to Improve Environmental Management in Key Sectors of the Economy
06
October
2008 Kenya: Ecosystem Renovation - Bring Them On Back
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October
2008 Is the aquaculture boom starting to fade?
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October
2008 Young Consumers’ Guide to Eco-Friendly Living
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October
2008 Development and the environment have traditionally been managed separately, but a new report by the World Resources Institute (WRI) guides decision makers in how this can be reconciled to increase prosperity and protect the planet.
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October
2008 Climate Change: Latin America Is Part of the Solution
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October
2008 A well-informed society, the basis of a new environmental culture in Mexico - SEMARNAT (in Spanish)
02
October
2008 New ‘Green Revolution’ needed to combat hunger in Africa, UN relief chief says
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October
2008 Green coffee-growing practices buffer climate-change impacts
02
October
2008 England: Accelerated business response to climate change drives cleantech investment
02
October
2008 India: Indian Metros Slated to be Future Green Hubs
02
October
2008 European Union: Commission proposes 2009 /2010 fishing opportunities for deep sea fisheries
01
October
2008 USA: Setback to Clean Energy Future Must be Reversed - NRDC
01
October
2008 Mexico: The goal will be fulfilled-280 million trees will be planted this year in the country (in Spanish)
01
October
2008 Hundreds of U.S. Chemicals and Companies Will Be Impacted By European Union REACH Regulation
01
October
2008 IDB, World Bank hail Americas free trade initiative
30
September
2008 USA: Commercial aquatic plants offer cost-effective method for treating wastewater
30
September
2008 Europe needs to intensify actions to adapt to climate change impacts
30
September
2008 Brazil: Minc announces package of 12 measures to reduce illegal deforestation in the Amazon
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September
2008 USA: Major Mercury Protection Law Passes Congress, Will Prevent Exports
30
September
2008 Mexico hopes to attract resources from the IDB to develop mitigation projects Against Climate Change (in Spanish)
29
September
2008 Tourism on Antarctica Threatening South Pole Environment; Solution Offered
29
September
2008 Colombia: In the final stretch to closing open-air dumps (in Spanish)
29
September
2008 New law to put Finland at forefront of climate change fight
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September
2008 Peru: Government guarantees integrated management of the resource in the country with national water authority (in Spanish)
29
September
2008 Donor Nations Pledge Over $6.1 Billion to Climate Investment Funds
25
September
2008 USA: Climate Change - “The Trillion Dollar Wake Up Call”
25
September
2008 India: Government of Gujarat in Consonance with TERI Proactively Prepares itself to Tackle Climate Change
25
September
2008 Landmark New Report Says Emerging Green Economy Could Create Tens of Millions of New "Green Jobs"
25
September
2008 Colombia: President Álvaro Uribe stressed Ministry of Environment agenda during his speech at the UN General Assembly (in Spanish)
25
September
2008 Mexico: Conagua proposes to incorporate into state law the issue of water culture (in Spanish)
25
September
2008 UN and Norway Unite to Combat Climate Change from Deforestation
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September
2008 USA: Energy Efficiency Crucial to Achieving Energy Security and Reducing Global Warming, States Leading Scientists Report
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September
2008 Latin American Exports to Soar With Lower Transportation Costs
24
September
2008 Dominican Republic calls for equal attention to hunger than to financial crisis (in Spanish)
24
September
2008 Peru: Native communities have signed contracts to co-manage communal reserve Asháninka (in Spanish)
24
September
2008 Chile denounces financial voracity as a cause of crisis -UN (in Spanish)
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September
2008 Honduras will improve infrastructure in San Pedro Sula Logistics Corridor
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September
2008 Line fishers catching fewer ... birds
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September
2008 European Union: Consumption patterns need to change to cope with growing cities
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September
2008 Mexico joins IUCN as a Member State (in Spanish)
22
September
2008 Promoting Chemical Safety and Emergency Preparedness in the Chemical Industry in China
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September
2008 Austria: Global 500 Companies Use Energy Efficiency and Renewables to Combat Carbon Emissions
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September
2008 Madagascar: Migrant Birds in Hot Water
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September
2008 United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality undertakes coastal zone monitoring projects
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September
2008 USA: San Francisco resolution calls for legislation on product responsibility
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September
2008 Nitrate concentrations of ground water increasing in many areas of the United States
19
September
2008 Canada: Oil Sands Industry Blocks New Wetland Protection Rules
19
September
2008 IDB offers grants to jump-start water and sanitation projects
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September
2008 US Senators and International Experts meet to discuss Energy Justice
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September
2008 Hunger on the rise - FAO
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September
2008 Forest Leaders Meet, Agree on Principles for Sustainable Forestry Management to Address Climate Change
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September
2008 IDB looks forward to contributing to Panama Canal expansion program
18
September
2008 New Study Offers Viable Solution to Overfishing
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September
2008 Spain: Dr. Daniel Pauly discusses the challenges facing the Common Fisheries Policies
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September
2008 China: ADB's Outlook for Asia: Slowdown in Growth, Sharp Rise in Inflation
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September
2008 Costa Rica: World Bank Approves US$65 Million to Reduce the Impact of Natural Disasters on the Poor
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September
2008 European Union: Kopernikus, observing our planet for a safer world
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September
2008 EU celebrates 7th European Mobility Week: 'Clean Air for All'
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September
2008 Brazil: Leaders acclaim new South-South trade and investment model - World Economic Forum
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September
2008 France: Powering a Global Green New Deal
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September
2008 Message of the UN Secretary General on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
15
September
2008 USA: On Capitol Hill, MIT professor Deutch stresses all-out energy approach
15
September
2008 USA: New study says high grain prices are likely here to stay
15
September
2008 Economic value of insect pollination worldwide estimated at 153 billion euros
15
September
2008 Latin American and the Caribbean could save US$36 billion through energy efficiency investments by 2018
12
September
2008 Belgium: Real price of agrofuels revealed
12
September
2008 USA: New Report - Green Investment Will Yield Two Million New Jobs in Two Years
12
September
2008 Economics of climate change in the Caribbean: ECLAC study to review policy and provide country-by-country assessments of its impacts.
12
September
2008 Climate change: Strong public support for EU targets on climate change
12
September
2008 Euro MPs vote to weaken EU biofuels target
12
September
2008 Argentina receives environment ministers who will work on issues of climate change
11
September
2008 USA: Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Depends Critically on Productivity
11
September
2008 Amazon Defense Coalition: Chevron’s Environmental Clean-Up in Ecuador Falls Far Short of Company Claims, Report Says
11
September
2008 Honduras will increase capacity of its Electric Power Grid
11
September
2008 England: Court Deals Major Blow to UK Coal fired power plans
11
September
2008 USA: Will Farmed Fish Feed the World?
11
September
2008 Netherlands: Mediterranean tuna management an "international disgrace"
10
September
2008 USA: Expanding Transit Will Help Americans in Tough Economy, Cut Dependence on Foreign Oil, Green Transportation Expert Tells Senate Banking Committee
10
September
2008 Switzerland: Facades-a source of water pollution
10
September
2008 Climate Change - Legislators from the Americas to meet in Mexico
10
September
2008 Peru: Ministry of Agriculture launches first agricultural information search engine in the country
10
September
2008 Canada: Bulk Water Exports – Selling our Blue Gold
10
September
2008 IDB launches interactive Biofuels Sustainability Scorecard
09
September
2008 Switzerland: European Union is leading on climate change and energy policies, but needs to increase funding for energy research & development - IEA
09
September
2008 Mexico and United States are committed to continue working for the environment in the border area (in Spanish)
09
September
2008 England: Human rights must be put at the heart of global climate change fight, says Oxfam
09
September
2008 Philippines: ADB Calls for Environment-Friendly and Inclusive Transport Projects
09
September
2008 Chile: Minister Uriarte reaffirmed the new Ministry of Environment advantages to Chile (in Spanish)
09
September
2008 Switzerland: Bosch, Dupont and Xerox Join Eco-Patent Commons
08
September
2008 UN-backed carbon forum helps Africa profit from greenhouse gas offset scheme
08
September
2008 The electric car is in Colombia (in Spanish)
08
September
2008 Spain: Photovoltaic industry substantially revises its target to supply 12% of European electricity demand by 2020
08
September
2008 Sustainable water management: better information for better choices
08
September
2008 Nature inspires new highly specific drugs and organic products
08
September
2008 IDB Supports Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Residential Use in Baja California, Mexico
05
September
2008 Denmark: Z-Wave Alliance - HCES Conference Enjoys a Brisk Reception by Industry, Politicians and Leading Organizations
05
September
2008 New UN report ‘sounds strong alarm’ on gaps in achieving development goals
05
September
2008 USA: Mayor Bloomberg Signs First-of-its-Kind Energy Conservation Law
05
September
2008 European Commission and stakeholders discuss water scarcity and droughts at Zaragoza World Expo
05
September
2008 Senegal: Landmark private, public trade fair launched to tap carbon market opportunities in Africa
05
September
2008 USA: MIT tests self-propelled cage for fish farming
04
September
2008 Switzerland: IUCN Joins Forces with Businesses for World Conservation Congress
04
September
2008 Senegal: Africa hardest hit by climate change, deserves greater share of carbon market benefits — UN’s top climate change official
04
September
2008 Peru, Ecuador and Colombia unite efforts to conserve adjacent protected areas (in Spanish)
04
September
2008 New UN tool allows armchair environmentalists to virtually visit global hotspots
03
September
2008 European Union: MEPs stall in vote on car fuel efficiency
03
September
2008 USA: Anti-Sprawl Bill Passes California Legislature, Next Stop is Governor's Desk
03
September
2008 IDB will support Brazil’s expansion of Florianópolis-Osorio highway in Mercosur corridor
03
September
2008 Oceana insists on the need to eliminate discards
03
September
2008 Groundbreaking Ghana-EU ‘Trade and Aid’ Deal on Forests Guarantees Legal Timber Exports to European Market
03
September
2008 Better management for fishing's 'last frontier'
02
September
2008 ADB to Help Combat Land Degradation, Rural Poverty in Western PRC
02
September
2008 Brazil: Deforestation in the Amazon dropped by 62.8% in July
02
September
2008 Greater efforts needed to provide safe water for more than 1 billion people, says Ban
02
September
2008 Thousands of sharks caught by European fleets are not reported to fisheries management organisations says Oceana
02
September
2008 Forest germplasm ensures availability and quality of seeds in Mexico (in Spanish)
02
September
2008 Chile: Government presents project Clean Urban Mapocho River (in Spanish)
01
September
2008 Peru: Inrena meeting on "Certification of controlled wood" (in Spanish)
01
September
2008 USA: Whole Foods Fish Farming Standards Show Promise, More Steps Needed
01
September
2008 European poll shows huge public support for fuel efficient cars
01
September
2008 Mexico: The Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, global historic opportunity to conserve ecosystems and natural regions of eight countries (in Spanish)
01
September
2008 FAO: Rising prices could boost agriculture in Latin America (in Spanish)
01
September
2008 Time to Plug Gaps in the Global Glacier Monitoring Network
28
August
2008 Papua New Guinea to Improve Power Supply - ADB
28
August
2008 Peru: Strengthening productive chain for trout breeding and export in Puno
- CAF
28
August
2008 European Forest Institute (EFI) Policy Brief 2: “Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade – the European Union approach” now available online
28
August
2008 Chile: Minister for the Environment, Ana Lya Uriarte - "The modern and visionary private sector should take compliance with environmental regulations as part of its policy" (in Spanish)
28
August
2008 Ghana: Accra talks bode well for future climate change negotiations – UN official
28
August
2008 Mexico: Tabasco will be integrated into the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor project (in Spanish)
27
August
2008 Spain: Conclusions of the Second International Congress Oasis and Sustainable Tourism - Tribuna del Agua de EXPO ZARAGOZA 2008 (in Spanish)
27
August
2008 Canada: "Best hope at sustainable fisheries" short-changed by conservation efforts: UBC researchers
27
August
2008 Peru: Deputy Minister Pedro Gamio announced that Wind Map of Peru will be ready in three months (in Spanish
27
August
2008 Dialogues of sustainability prepared for Barcelona - IUCN (in Spanish)
27
August
2008 Greenpeace urges governments to speed up climate negotiations
27
August
2008 Latin America and the Caribbean continue to grow, despite the deteriorating international economic context
26
August
2008 President Bush to Consider New Ocean National Monuments, Could Create World’s Largest Protected Area
26
August
2008 Peru: APEC Goes Carbon Neutral
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August
2008 Spain: Experts warn that badly managed tourism is a contaminant agent for oasis (in Spanish)
26
August
2008 Cutting Fossil Fuel Subsidies Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions Says UN Environment Report
25
August
2008 USA: Switch on the Savings- Make an Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Conversion to Digital TV With ENERGY STAR(R)
25
August
2008 Peru: CAF maintains its support for Peruvian decentralization
25
August
2008 Bangladesh: UN warns of impact of climate change on South Asia
25
August
2008 El Salvador: Presidente Elías Saca launches business environmental responsibility campaign Green Network (in Spanish)
25
August
2008 Sweden: Water and Sanitation Looms Behind Food, Energy and Climate Crisis, Concludes World Water Week
25
August
2008 USA: Understanding climate change complacency - MIT
22
August
2008 Making sustainable development happen: SEED announces its 2008 Award Winners
22
August
2008 Venezuela: CAF promotes the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems ( in Spanish)
22
August
2008 UN climate change talks kick off in Ghana
22
August
2008 Land Grab Threat at UN Climate Talks
22
August
2008 Chile: Foreign Minister Foxley stressed need to create agency for certification of exports (in Spanish)
21
August
2008 Thailand: Marine Turtle Conservation Moves into High Gear
21
August
2008 USA: Court Strikes Down Bush Administration Pollution Monitoring Loophole, Upholds Public's Right to Know
21
August
2008 Chile: Ministry of Public Works and UN ECLAC will bring together Latin America Ministers of Infrastructure
21
August
2008 Algae - Biofuel Of The Future?
20
August
2008 Ban to set up new climate change centre to support Pacific island countries - UN
20
August
2008 Sweden: Asia Water Day Highlights Leadership Role in Solving Region challenges
20
August
2008 Chile: Government will promote the creation of new environment units in the municipalities.
20
August
2008 USA: Gulf Council Decision Praised by Fishermen and Environmental Group
20
August
2008 Argentina: World Bank - ACUMAR introduced advanced draft of the environmental assessment of the Project for Sustainable Development of the Matanza-Riachuelo Basin Water
20
August
2008 Peru makes use only of 30% of water abstracted from those moving from the mountains into the Pacific Ocean
19
August
2008 Oxfam calls for more investment in Arid and Semi-arid areas for Pastoralists to adapt to, and survive Climate Change
19
August
2008 Poor Sanitation Still Causes Heavy Health and Economic Losses in Indonesia
19
August
2008 Sweden: Agreement signed with WaterLinks to accelerate the delivery of safe drinking water and sanitation to the people of Asia
19
August
2008 US: EPA Buzz Kill- Is the Agency Hiding Colony Collapse Disorder Information? - NRDC
19
August
2008 USA: AwwaRF Announces Report On Method For Evaluating Water Contaminant Warning Systems
19
August
2008 Sweden: ITT unveils ITT Watermark, announces strategic partnership with Water For People
18
August
2008 Leading Automaker Toyota Motor Europe Joins UNEP's Climate Neutral Network
18
August
2008 Mexico: East emisor tunnel will regain the ability to drain the Valley of Mexico and give security to 20 million inhabitants (in Spanish)
18
August
2008 A recipe for saving the world's oceans from an extinction crisis
18
August
2008 Solar Collector Could Change Asphalt Roads Into Renewable Energy Source
18
August
2008 Netherlands Inaugurate New Mobile Laboratory to Support United Nations Environmental Emergency Response
18
August
2008 Brazil: Timber industry signs agreement pro legality with the Ministry of Environment
15
August
2008 El Salvador: Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) signed cooperation agreement with Ministry of Environment on the management of solid waste (in Spanish)
15
August
2008 USA: Turning Waste Material Into Ethanol
15
August
2008 USA: International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE EPC) Member Represented Plaintiffs before The Philippines Supreme Court in Unprecedented Pollution Case Against Philippine Government
15
August
2008 Chile: "New satellite will bring major environmental benefits for Chile" - Minister of Environment
15
August
2008 Study Shows Continued Spread Of 'Dead Zones'; Lack Of Oxygen Now A Key Stressor On Marine Ecosystems
15
August
2008 Mexico Proposes to the U.S. climate change plans for the border area between the two nations (in Spanish)
14
August
2008 Argentina: The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development will carry out the 1st National Seminar on Non-Timber Forest Products
14
August
2008 USA: Pulpwatch.org reveals the good, the bad and the ugly in the pulp and paper industry
14
August
2008 Mexico: Discussion between Mexican and Spanish journalists: Roles, responsibilities and messages around water (in Spanish)
14
August
2008 Drinking water in Gaza Strip contaminated with high levels of nitrate
14
August
2008 Argentina will promote development of the “Norte Grande” region with IDB support
14
August
2008 UN-backed expert group takes steps to establish new biofuel standard
13
August
2008 USA: Administration Receives Roughly 200,000 Comments Opposing Its Fisheries Proposal
13
August
2008 Spain supports the environment in El Salvador (in Spanish)
13
August
2008 USA: GEMI Releases Version 3.0 of Interactive Sustainable Development Tool
13
August
2008 USA: Hundreds of Species Endangered by Bush Administration Proposal
13
August
2008 IDB approves US$850 million conditional credit line (CCLIP) for infrastructure projects in Costa Rica and first individual loan for US$300 million
13
August
2008 Peru and the U.S. sign memorandum to advance cooperation in renewable energy
12
August
2008 USA: Scientists measure connection between the built environment and obesity in baby boomers
12
August
2008 England: Second Generation Biofuels Will Attract Significant Investment in Europe says Report
12
August
2008 Countries need to spend more to prevent food crisis from deepening poverty
12
August
2008 Chile: Conicyt (Chile) Colciencias (Colombia) and call for for exchange projects
12
August
2008 USA: DOE to Invest up to $24 Million for Breakthrough Solar Energy Products
12
August
2008 China: Beijing Air Quality Improves on Day 4 of Olympic Games
11
August
2008 USA: MIT recommends steps to slash gasoline use by 2035
11
August
2008 Brazil’s Amazonas gets IDB support to improve living conditions in Igarapés
11
August
2008 India: 8 new agreements signed under the India Innovation Growth Programme at Mumbai Tech Expo 2008
11
August
2008 Indigenous peoples threatened by climate change
11
August
2008 New $27 million project will protect key pollinators for food security and biodiversity
11
August
2008 Brazil: São Paulo Obtains IDB Loan to Improve São Paulo Metropolitan Mass Transit System
10
August
2008 The drivers of tropical deforestation are changing, say scientists
10
August
2008 IDB finances expansion of wind turbine blades factory in Brazil
10
August
2008 China to Improve Efficiency of Heating Services
06
August
2008 Extinction threat growing for mankind’s closest relatives
05
August
2008 Adapting to Climate Change - Impacts for Business
05
August
2008 USA: Organic Alliance to Introduce GS1 Technology for Organic Produce Ensuring Tracing and Accountability
05
August
2008 China Beijing Environment Exchange Established
04
August
2008 Takijistan: EBRD contributes $4 million to improve solid waste management
04
August
2008 Canada: State of Parana delivers on its commitment to offset carbon emissions of the operations of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat
04
August
2008 European Union: Climate Change- European Commission launches public consultation on post-2012 agreement
04
August
2008 Brazil: The Government will not allow sugarcane to be planted in the Amazon
04
August
2008 Mexico: Published normative for regulating artificial water recharge and infiltration into aquifers
04
August
2008 USA: Renewable-Energy Tax Credits Essential to Building Green Economy
01
August
2008 IDB will support investment in technology and innovation in Uruguay
31
July
2008 Improvements to Water Resources for Mongolia's Nomadic Herding Families on Tap - ADB
31
July
2008 FAO responds to “friaje” emergency in Peru
31
July
2008 Canada: Developing countries sustain growth in the world economy - The Conference Board of Canada
31
July
2008 USA: Companies Globally Take Serious Look at Integrating Alternative Energy into Their Business
31
July
2008 Plans to unleash the Caribbean region’s renewable energy potential gain momentum at Bahamas meeting
31
July
2008 Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) and IFTF Launch New 'Map of Future Forces Affecting Sustainability'
30
July
2008 Seagrass meadows in “hot water” – IUCN
30
July
2008 Switzerland: European Logging Company Exposed for Tax Scams in the Congo; says Greenpeace
30
July
2008 USA: EPA Nanotechnology Voluntary Program Risks Becoming a “Black Hole”
30
July
2008 Peru: The National Institute of Natural Resources (INRENA ) receives international award for watersheds delimitation study
30
July
2008 Oxfam: Breakdown of trade talks a missed opportunity
30
July
2008 Fish Lose in Doha Round - Oceana
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July
2008 What Gets Measured Gets Done - WBCSD Launches Measuring Impact Framework
29
July
2008 USA: New University of Georgia (UGA) biomass technology dramatically increases ethanol yield from grasses and yard waste
29
July
2008 UNCTAD: Emerging economies grew in 2007 - 2008 Statistics Handbook provides background for global economic situation
29
July
2008 Canada: Green Groups Offer Recommendations to Ontario as it Enters Negotiations on Cross-Border Climate Program
29
July
2008 U.S. and New Zealand Take Steps to Launch International Partnership to Further the Development of Clean Energy on Island Nations
29
July
2008 Chile: Minister of Public Works, Sergio Bitar leads workshop on Energy and Water Resources
28
July
2008 Spain: Greenpeace opposes the wanted by the Government slowdown course for the solar photovoltaic energy industry (in Spanish)
28
July
2008 USA: New Report Says Providing Water for Fish is the Surest Way to Create Water Supply Reliability for California Farms and Cities
28
July
2008 Canada: Ontario Joins Largest North American Climate Collaborative
28
July
2008 USA: Post Carbon Institute releases plan for Al Gore's generational challenge to repower America
28
July
2008 European Union: Transport remains main source of health-damaging pollutants
28
July
2008 Nicaragua and WB Sign Landmark Agreement to Improve Water and Sanitation in Rural Areas and to Enhance the Business Climate
25
July
2008 Microloans Pay Off for Planet, Investors
25
July
2008 Cassava for food and energy security
25
July
2008 Solar thermal power coming to boil
25
July
2008 Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors worth $488 Million By 2013
25
July
2008 Chile: The Chilean Chamber of Construction (CChC) said that Chile need a U.S. $ 20,663 million investment in public infrastructure for the period 2008-2012
25
July
2008 European Union: Wind Technology Platform publishes Strategic Research Agenda: How wind energy could provide up to 28% of EU electricity consumption by 2030
24
July
2008 USA: Nanotech -A Regulatory Blueprint for the Next Administration
24
July
2008 Brazil: Loans Support Job Creation and Urban Competitiveness in Brazil’s South
24
July
2008 Amazon River Powers Tropical Ocean's Carbon Sink
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July
2008 Farmers urged to join “Greener” revolution
24
July
2008 Canada: CEC contributes to fight against ozone-depleting substances
24
July
2008 90 Billion Barrels Of Oil And 1,670 Trillion Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas In Arctic
24
July
2008 USA: Global Advertising Community and United Nations Partner on Climate Change Initiative
23
July
2008 Understanding agriculture's dilemma between food security and conservation - new publication
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July
2008 Eating Less Meat And Junk Food Could Cut Fossil Energy Fuel Use Almost In Half
23
July
2008 IDB lends $269 million for three Brazilian ethanol plants
23
July
2008 Mexico: Michoacan recovers forest sustainability
23
July
2008 Brazil: Government and industry pact aims to ban illegal timber in Amazon state of Pará
22
July
2008 Oxfam: Now more than ever a fair trade deal is needed
22
July
2008 Tree Planting Campaign Launched in Thailand
22
July
2008 Brazil: Minister for the Environment signs pact for legal and sustainable timber
22
July
2008 First Countries Named to Benefit from Forest Carbon Partnership Facility
22
July
2008 Chile: Goal of three million tourists by 2010 could be achieved ahead of schedule
22
July
2008 USA: Blue Green Alliance Welcomes Gore's Energy Challenge
21
July
2008 WHO: 2.5 billion live with poor sanitation facilities
21
July
2008 Canada: Nobel Prize Winning Climate and Conservation Scientists Call Visionary Plan to Protect Vast Canadian Boreal Forest Unprecedented
21
July
2008 Philippines: Study says low-cost local replanting programs more successful than large-scale government projects.
21
July
2008 Jordan poised to emerge as regional leader in 'Green Building' design and construction
21
July
2008 USA: Gore's, Pickens' Energy Challenges Need Smart Infrastructure
21
July
2008 New global soil database
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July
2008 Venezuela: Loan agreement signed for US$75 million for the Yacambu QUibor Water System
18
July
2008 Greatest value of forests is sustainable water supply - new report
18
July
2008 Protecting Mau Forest in Kenya's Economic Interest
18
July
2008 Mexico: Private investment is required to support the sustainability of water valley of Mexico - Director of Conagua (in Spanish)
18
July
2008 European Union: An average of 15% of the inspected waste shipments are not in compliance with European waste shipment rules.
18
July
2008 World Resources Institute: Jonathan Lash's Statement on Vice President Gore's "Repower America" Challenge
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July
2008 EU promotes sustainable products and technologies: a package of actions for sustainable consumption, production and industry
17
July
2008 USA: Cities Getting Greener, But Not Fast Enough to Keep Up
17
July
2008 With adequate infrastructure, Mexico will became a power in agricultural production
17
July
2008 Switzerland: Identifying areas at risk for arsenic contamination
17
July
2008 JM Eagle and Columbia University's Earth Institute Start Water Infrastructure Project in Senegal
17
July
2008 The European Commission Green Product proposals fall short of potential - Friends of Earth Europe
17
July
2008 United Arab Emirates: Construction-related waste reaches 6.3 million tons in Dubai in first half of 2008
16
July
2008 Chile: US$30 Million World Bank Loan to Improve Competitiveness through Innovation
16
July
2008 Sweden: Green Thinking Seeps Through Stockholm Waterfront Project
16
July
2008 Spain: Proposals paralyse the development of Spanish Photovoltaic sector
16
July
2008 Biofuel policies in OECD countries costly and ineffective, says report
16
July
2008 Spotlight on forest monitoring
15
July
2008 Solar energy viable option for Timor-Leste, says UN
15
July
2008 USA: Chemical Engineers Warn Nation Overlooking Obstacle to Widespread Use of Renewable Energy
15
July
2008 Don't count on long-term success in climate policy, MIT expert ays policy-making requires ambitious short-term goals
14
July
2008 From Handshake to Multilateral Alliance: WorldWideScience.org
14
July
2008 Canada: Experts to tackle threat of forest fires under changing climate
14
July
2008 Japan: Major Economies Promote Montreal Protocol, Fast Action on Climate
14
July
2008 CITES meeting to consider ivory and timber trade
14
July
2008 Chile: Native Forest Law promotes conservation of natural resources
14
July
2008 USA: 'Stop Oil Speculation Now' Coalition Calls For Action to Stop Record Energy Price Increases
11
July
2008 USA: Environmental Defense Fund and DuPont Expand Global Accessibility of Nano Risk Framework
11
July
2008 Extreme Weather Events Will Increasingly Affect U.S. Water Supply
11
July
2008 Coal Industry Hands Out Pink Slips While Green Collar Jobs Take Off
11
July
2008 A new satellite observation tool to improve the study of agricultural space (in Spanish)
11
July
2008 UN telecom agency to assess how technology impacts climate change
11
July
2008 Canada: Expert Panel Concludes there is not Enough Information to Assess the Safety of Nanomaterials
10
July
2008 Inflation is Biggest Concern Related to Food and Fuel Price Increases, IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn Warns G8
10
July
2008 Pressure piled on the UN now as G8 leaders fail to rise to the challenge of a world in crisis
10
July
2008 Brazil begins articulating actions as chairman of the megadiverse countries
10
July
2008 USA: Ocean Wind Power Maps Reveal Possible Wind Energy Sources
10
July
2008 Climate change will have strong impact on fisheries
10
July
2008 Climate change will have strong impact on fisheries
10
July
2008 Missed Opportunity for G8 Leaders on Climate Change - UNEP
09
July
2008 Canada: G8 Climate Communique a Failure of Leadership
09
July
2008 G8 stalemate: Who is responsible for China’s rapidly rising emissions when a quarter is from exported goods to rich nations?
09
July
2008 Chile: Minister of Environment valued parliamentary motion on real right conservation
09
July
2008 Mexico: More than 9 million 345 thousand trees were planted during the National Day Reforestation
09
July
2008 Colombia: The Colombian Palm Sector assumes international commitment at the environmental, social and economical level
09
July
2008 Canada: Alberta surges ahead with climate change action plan
08
July
2008 European Union: Members of the European Parliament support reduced EU biofuel target
08
July
2008 Mexico: The Watershed Councils have proved their efficiency in handling sustainable and integrated water in Mexico - CONAGUA
08
July
2008 England: New Air Quality Laws require one-third less air pollution in London within 18 months
08
July
2008 Climate: Near-term reduction targets and adaptation funding are keys to G8 success, says Oxfam
08
July
2008 UN Rome-based Agencies call on G8 for decisive blow on hunger
08
July
2008 USA: Cleantech Venture Investment Reaches Record of $2 Billion in 2Q08
07
July
2008 El Salvador: Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) provides technical assistance on solid waste management in 15 municipalities of San Miguel and Usulután (in Spanish)
07
July
2008 England: Unions to Take Action on Climate Change
07
July
2008 Cooperation is Key to Organic Agriculture Project
07
July
2008 Mexico: Conagua - Revising the legal framework to find alternatives to resolve water issues
07
July
2008 USA: Earth Policy Institute - Cutting CO2 emissions 80% by 2020 to avoid dangerous climate change
07
July
2008 Colombia: Newsweek highlights work of Minambiente
04
July
2008 USA: Perceptions of Green Marketplace are Evolving
04
July
2008 Acidifying Oceans Add Urgency to CO2 Cuts
04
July
2008 G8 Summit: Opportunity for Immediate Action on Climate Change
04
July
2008 About 50 million more hungry people in 2007 - FAO
04
July
2008 USA: Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association Releases First Environmental Impact Study for Manufacture of Plastic Plumbing Pipe
04
July
2008 Simple insulation could combat heat, cold and noise - Work could impact millions around world
03
July
2008 Financial crisis shows G8 has the means to tackle poverty – if it has the will (Oxfam)
03
July
2008 Canada: Waterfront Toronto design recognized for the contribution to Toronto's quality of life and commitment to sustainability of the central waterfront
03
July
2008 IDB supports integrated urban development in São José dos Campos, Brazil
03
July
2008 Abandoned Farmlands Are Key to Sustainable Bioenergy
03
July
2008 Ten Propositions by momagri for a New Vision for Agriculture
03
July
2008 An Impossible Coexistence: Transgenic and Organic Agriculture
01
July
2008 India: Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh released India's National Action Plan on Climate Change, in a brief ceremony in New Delhi.
01
July
2008 Canada: Continental plan to protect the monarch’s migratory journey
01
July
2008 Clean Energy Investments Charge Forward Despite Financial Market Turmoil
01
July
2008 US: Forest Industry Must Act to Benefit from Climate Policy
01
July
2008 Canada: Edmonton To Be Site of World's First Industrial Scale Municipal Waste-To-Ethanol Facility
01
July
2008 European Union: Environmental taxes on aggregate materials in the EU - towards sustainable construction
30
June
2008 U.S. Ecosystem Report Indicates Trouble
30
June
2008 Global Environment Facility (GEF) and World Bank Donate US$15 Million to Support Energy Efficiency In Argentina
30
June
2008 Scheme for safe disposal of old computers launched at UN meeting
30
June
2008 The Carbon Productivity Challenge: Curbing Climate Change And Sustaining Economic Growth - TokyoG8+5 Legislators Forum
30
June
2008 Singapore: New Asia-Pacific Network Launched to Tackle Water Problems
30
June
2008 Ahead of G-8 Hokkaido Summit : Globe Brokers Post 2012 Climate Change Agreement between Rich and Developing Countries’ Lawmakers
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June
2008 Mexico boosts green homebuilding as a measure to address climate change (in Spanish)
27
June
2008 European Union: Commission to investigate compliance with car labelling law
27
June
2008 USA: California charts course to fight global warming
27
June
2008 Brazil: South Carolina (USA) proposes educational and scientific cooperation on sugar cane (in Portuguese)
27
June
2008 England: Understanding the desire for ‘freshness’ – a first step towards saving water
27
June
2008 USA: Mayors Challenge Use of Tar Sands Oil and Other High Carbon Fuels
26
June
2008 England: Paraguay Government and the World Land Trust Announce Management Partnership
26
June
2008 Another Inconvenient Truth: Biofuels are not the answer to climate or fuel crisis says Oxfam
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June
2008 Canada: Engaging cities of the world in the battle for life on Earth
26
June
2008 European Union: Greening European transport consumption - change user behaviour and set carbon targets
26
June
2008 Canada: Community power and decentralised investment are key for necessary accelerated wind energy deployment
26
June
2008 USA: First Rotating Skyscraper to be Self Powered and Completely Prefabricated
25
June
2008 USA: Getting Wrapped Up In Solar Textiles
25
June
2008 United Arab Emirates: Master plan for a spectacular new city unveiled in Dubai
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June
2008 Canada: Toronto City Summit Alliance unveils "Greening Greater Toronto" - With goal of becoming The Greenest City Region In North America
25
June
2008 Mexico: Urbi Presents a Sustainable Development Model for Mexico
25
June
2008 Philippines: Strategic Partnership with ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity to protect 20 per cent of the biodiversity of the planet Earth
25
June
2008 Chile: Latin America's Whale Watchers - One Million Strong and Growing
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June
2008 Indonesia: Mobile phone disposal discussed at UN hazardous waste meeting in Bali
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June
2008 Chile: Hundreds of young Greenpeace activists celebrate Chilean Whale Sanctuary at International Whaling Commission, calling on Japan to release the "Tokyo Two"
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June
2008 USA: New Climate Change Study Promotes Progressive Strategy to Reduce CO2 Emissions While Reducing Payroll Taxes on Average Americans
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June
2008 More funding needed in fight against illegal fishing - FAO
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June
2008 England: Scientists at the University of Liverpool are investigating how a Madagascan plant could be used to help produce crops in harsh environmental conditions
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June
2008 USA: Public Power and Major Environmental Group Team Up to Launch Initiative on Energy Efficiency
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June
2008 1988 and 2008: Climate Change Turning Points
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June
2008 Climate change targets: 350 ppm and the EU 2 degree target
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June
2008 Biomass Projects to Be $1.5 Billion Market by 2012
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June
2008 Venezuela: The Andean Development Corporation (CAF) promotes the establishment of the Geospatial Network of South America (GeoSUR)
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June
2008 EU Agriculture Council: Don't fall for GMO hype
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June
2008 Smarter technology use could reduce global emissions by 15 per cent
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June
2008 Mexico presented its modernization program and transfer of irrigation districts in Zaragoza EXPO 2008 (in Spanish)
20
June
2008 Biotechnology Key to Developing Sustainable Industries Says International Panel at 2008 BIO International Convention
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June
2008 ADB supports expansion of district energy system to improve energy efficiency in China
20
June
2008 El Salvador: Three strategic axes unite for the benefit of the environment (in Spanish)
20
June
2008 Chile joins initiative of UNESCO to protect the Earth
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June
2008 Japan: Global Business Leaders Deliver Practical Climate Change Plan to G8 Leaders
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June
2008 Bulgaria: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) carbon credits project becomes eligible for emission reduction units under UN framework
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June
2008 USA: DOE Seeks to Invest up to $90 Million in Advanced Geothermal Energy Technology and Research
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June
2008 Canada: New report looks at the state of the North American environment
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June
2008 USA: Greenergy and ProForest develop bioethanol sustainability criteria
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June
2008 Brazil: Study economic subsidizes the National Plan on Climate Change (in Portuguese)
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June
2008 FAO: Soaring food prices put further pressure on African agriculture
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June
2008 Kyoto targets remain distant prospect for EU countries
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June
2008 Spain: Scientists from Granada develop a new methodology for landfill management - It permits to monitor the environmental impact
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June
2008 India: Renewable Energy Certificate System to Accelerate the Uptake of Renewable Energy Resources based Electricity
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June
2008 EU: EEA reports on progress in greenhouse gas emissions reductions in 2006
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June
2008 Canada: Montreal develops a unique and innovative Public Bike System: A North American first
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June
2008 New steps toward sustainable trade in fish
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June
2008 Water pollution found to exceed drinking-standard limits in many OECD farming areas
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June
2008 New Study Reveals Large Scale Conservation Essential
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June
2008 Malaysia: Threat of protectionism is on the rise and will hurt Asia and rest of the world - the World Economic Forum on East Asia
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June
2008 Belgium: EU waste policy not fit for future: Resource and climate threats must still be addressed
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June
2008 Sustainable Real Estate: UN urges investors to embed PRI in property portfolios
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June
2008 Brazil: Greenpeace welcomes the extension of the Amazon soya moratorium
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June
2008 Rich nations face ‘credibility crunch’ says Oxfam – as leaders meet to tackle global crises
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June
2008 Boost for hazardous waste management in Cote d'Ivoire
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June
2008 High Economic Values Placed on Coral Reefs in Tobago and St. Lucia
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June
2008 England: Virtually waterless washing machine heralds cleaning revolution
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June
2008 "Our Defining Moment" on Climate Change: Pay Attention to Soil Health
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June
2008 Malaysia: Asia needs strong voice for global action on food, energy and finance say leaders at opening of World Economic Forum on East Asia
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June
2008 USA: DOE Announces International Agreement on Global Science Online Gateway
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June
2008 Chile: Methane gas in the Chilean ocean enables new forms of life (in Spanish)
13
June
2008 EU: The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) welcomes the European Commission decision to initiate an investigation into subsidised US biodiesel
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June
2008 Rich countries offer little in new climate talks: Oxfam
13
June
2008 Promoting Innovation Will Enable Latin America and The Caribbean to Make Most of Opportunities in World Economy
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June
2008 Tire company CEOs acknowledge positive results on international industry research program studying potential environmental and health
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June
2008 Canada: Energy, innovation and education priority areas for collaboration efforts with Canada, said President of Chile Michelle Bachelet during her visit to Quebec (in Spanish)
12
June
2008 Belgium: Armenia Tree Project Micro-Enterprise Program recognized as National Winner of Energy Globe Award-Sustainability
12
June
2008 Mexico and Central America will have common environmental plan to deal with Climate Change
12
June
2008 Can the World Bank Lead on Climate Change? asks WRI
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June
2008 Environmental Change Re-Draws Atlas of Africa
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June
2008 Permafrost Threatened by Rapid Retreat of Arctic Sea Ice, NCAR Study Finds
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June
2008 Developing Country Growth Resilient in the Face of Financial Turmoil and Soaring Food and Energy Prices
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June
2008 Mexico boosts joint strategy in reunion of Ministers of the Environment of Mesoamerica (in Spanish)
11
June
2008 Sweden: Extraordinary Water Purification Technology Wins Orange County 2008 Stockholm Industry Water Award
11
June
2008 Chile: The Directorate General of Waters (DGA) and Natural Resources Center (CIREN) launch the Natural Resources Digital Library (in Spanish)
11
June
2008 Ecuador: CAF- Fundación Natura's Joint project will strengthen Ecuadorian National System of Protected Areas
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June
2008 Canada Concludes Negotiations for Free Trade, Labour Cooperation and Environment Agreements with Colombia
10
June
2008 New Global Initiative Sets Out to Reverse Decline in Tiger Numbers
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June
2008 Private Financing will play key role in massive investment needed to shape transition to low-carbon global economy, UN General Assembly meeting told
10
June
2008 Norway: Floating wind turbine is planned for 10 kilometers offshore
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June
2008 USA: Majority of Senate Voices Support for Progress on Comprehensive Climate Change Bill but bill shelved until next year
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June
2008 Peru: El Callao port on way to obtain Guarantee Seal
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June
2008 Rainforest Alliance welcomes UN commitment to the establishment of the Sustainable Tourism Stewardship Council
09
June
2008 German Parliament adopts amendment of Renewable Energy Act (EEG)
09
June
2008 USA: Possible New Approach To Purifying Drinking Water
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June
2008 Food Summit calls for more investment in agriculture
06
June
2008 Chile: New environmental institutions - President Bachelet signed Bill which creates Ministry of Environment and Superintendent of Environmental Control (in Spanish)
06
June
2008 USA: Major Policy Intervention Required to Boost Carbon Capture Potential, says WRI
06
June
2008 Colombia: National Ecosystem Map Launch in the World Environment Day (in Spanish)
06
June
2008 Greenpeace rejects the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) reliance on nuclear and carbon capture technologies
06
June
2008 Now or Never - IEA Energy Technology Perspectives 2008 shows pathways to sustained economic growth based on clean and affordable energy technology
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June
2008 FAO initiative helps small farmers increase food production
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June
2008 Luxemburg: Greenpeace calls on EU Environment Ministers to protect the climate and ignore powerful car lobby.
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June
2008 ONE WORLD AWARD- Design globalization positive – the finalists
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June
2008 Coastal management cooperation, enforcement key to avoid pending crisis for millions: U.N. experts
05
June
2008 IDB approves US$8 million for National Environmental System in Paraguay
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June
2008 IDB approves US$13.2 million for urban development and environmental sanitation program in municipality of Belford Roxo, Brazil
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June
2008 International Partnership Evaluates Feasibility of Major Carbon Capture and Storage Project in British Columbia, Canada
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June
2008 New Report: Millions of U.S. Workers Stand to Gain from Green Industries
04
June
2008 President of Brazil dismisses biofuels as responsible for food crisis (in Spanish)
04
June
2008 Bringing Renewable Energy to Remote Communities: Projects from Peru and Lao PDR Share Prestigious Environment Award
04
June
2008 Don't Kill the Green Goose
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June
2008 Environmental Risk is Rising up the Corporate Agenda, According to a New Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Survey Sponsored by ACE
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June
2008 USA:PA DEP Joins Suit Against EPA for Adopting Weak Air Pollution Standards Allowing Greater Ozone Levels
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June
2008 USA: Wastewater Sludge- A New Resource for Alternative Energy
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June
2008 The world only needs 30 billion dollars a year to eradicate the scourge of hunger- FAO
03
June
2008 Mexico: the National Water Commission will invest US$115 million for treating wastewater in tourist centers (in Spanish)
03
June
2008 Philippines: Soaring energy prices & climate change spur call for clean energy financing
02
June
2008 Thailand: Greenpeace educates tuna industry on how to make more money
02
June
2008 USA: Climate Change, Technology Issues Top the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Summer Meetings
02
June
2008 England: Kew provides climate for agricultural change
02
June
2008 Great Ape Conservation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Gets a More than $360,000 Boost from Spain
02
June
2008 USA: Brattle Report Assesses Patterns of Electric Generation Expansion and Fuel Use in Diverse Regions Around the World
02
June
2008 The World Bank Announces Adaptation Program for Glacier Retreat In The Andes
02
June
2008 WBCSD's Cement Sustainability Initiative Urges G8 Leaders to Adopt Sectoral Approaches to Accelerate Reductions in Carbon Emissions
02
June
2008 AfDB Mobilizes Development Partners for Africa’s Water and Sanitation Sector
02
June
2008 USA: Water Associations, EPA Release Tools For Effective Utility Management Practices
02
June
2008 Chile: CONICYT allocated 12 billion pesos for projects that promote innovation
02
June
2008 U.S. Homeowners One Step Closer to Saving Energy Dollars and Combating Climate Change Thanks to U.S. Conference of Mayors Action
02
June
2008 Land degradation on the rise
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May
2008 China’s energy efficiency the target of three new World Bank projects
30
May
2008 Peru: More than 120 thousand vehicles currently using gas as fuel in the Great Lima - soon conversion will begin in the heavy transport (in Spanish)
30
May
2008 ADB Provides $11.3M Grant to Help Tonga Improve Urban Infrastructure
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May
2008 18th World Economic Forum on Africa: Capitalizing opportunity
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May
2008 Global Compact Launched in Greece
30
May
2008 Program Launched to Help Companies in India Deal with Global Warming
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May
2008 Brazil: New Minister of Environment launches second phase of Arpa at COP-9 in Germany (in Portuguese)
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May
2008 Canada: The Government's Biofuels Bill Passes in the House of Commons
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May
2008 Agricultural commodity prices expected to remain high
29
May
2008 Mexico: G8 backing for Mexico's proposal to create a Green Fund against climate change (in Spanish)
29
May
2008 Study On the Economics of Climate Change in Central America Begins - UN ECLAC
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May
2008 Germany: Parlamentarians issue declaration in support of biodiversity action at Bonn Conference
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May
2008 Germany: 3 Heads of State, 87 Ministers to Open Biodiversity High Level Conference
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May
2008 United Arab Emirates: Reuse of water and spreading greenery – key to developing a sustainable city
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May
2008 Spain: A Renewable Energy Law will be promulgated assures the Secretary-General for Energy -APPA (in Spanish)
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May
2008 Department of Energy Seeks to Invest up to $130 Million in Advanced Fuel Cell Technology
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May
2008 Time for Japan to raise its game, says Oxfam
28
May
2008 Mexico: The Bay of Acapulco comprehensive sanitation programme ensures water supply to the population and 100% of wastewater treatment (in Spanish)
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May
2008 EU: 2007 verified emissions from EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) businesses
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May
2008 Canada: Renewable Fuels Bill Critical to Next-Generation Biofuels
27
May
2008 United Arab Emirates: Energy consumption rate is 10.7% in the UAE, 7% in KSA and 4-6% in other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
27
May
2008 Germany: When the butterfly bush blossoms - Why invasive species have an advantage over established native ones
27
May
2008 IDB approves innovative two-phase US$128.9 million financing for São Paulo Metro Line 4 project in Brazil
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May
2008 Australia and Chile Conclude Free Trade Agreement
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May
2008 USA: Environmental Defense Fund Supports Wind Transmission Plan with Most Power Capability
26
May
2008 UE: Policy framework for halting biodiversity loss largely in place – European forests in the midst of struggle
26
May
2008 IDB approves US$19.7 million loan to Panama for technology transformation program
26
May
2008 Urgent support needed for storm-surge warning and response mechanisms
26
May
2008 Spain: Scientists of the University of Almeria work in the development of a system that eliminates CO2 emissions through microalgae
23
May
2008 USA: NRDC Report on Global Warming: Doing Nothing Comes with a Huge Price Tag
23
May
2008 International Report on Avian Influenza Provides Lessons on how to Tackle other Wildlife Diseases
23
May
2008 COP-9 discusses protection of traditional knowledge (in Portuguese)
23
May
2008 Europe cannot halt the loss of biodiversity without sustainable use of forests
23
May
2008 United Kingdom: Energy crops take a roasting
23
May
2008 Chile: Finance Minister highlights growth measures in recent presidential message - zero tariff for equipment from abroad, Bicentennial Fund for Human Capital, aggressive campaign of country image abroad, developing a modern labour market
23
May
2008 The International Energy Agency (IEA) Calls Attention to Dramatic Energy Supply Efficiency Opportunity in combined heat and power (CHP)
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May
2008 Mexico will submit its proposal to create a Green Fund to the environment ministers of the G8 (in Spanish)
22
May
2008 Nuclear-dominated Forum aims to weaken Europe’s nuclear safety standards says Greenpeace
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May
2008 Mexico: The Green Fund, proposed by President Calderon, will strengthen the Kyoto Protocol
22
May
2008 The International Day For Biological Diversity - 22 May 2008
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May
2008 Smart U.S. Climate Change Policy Can Create Fair Playing Field on Trade
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May
2008 IDB President Moreno highlights the region’s renewable energy initiatives at conference in Tel Aviv
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May
2008 Chile: President Bachelet will send a bill to declare Chile a territory free of whale hunting
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May
2008 USA: At Platts Energy Podium, EPA Chief Sketches Process for Greenhouse Gas Regulations
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May
2008 Emiratos Arabes Unidos: RTA adopts Green Building Standards at marine stations, more energy saving
21
May
2008 USA: A simple, low-cost carbon filter removes 90% of carbon dioxide from smokestack gases
21
May
2008 USA: Ford, Jagdeo and Conservation International Call For Forest Protection to Fight Climate Change
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May
2008 Germany: Understanding the functions of diversity- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft-funded biodiversity research presented at UN conference in Bonn
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May
2008 World Bank Broadens Transport Agenda
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May
2008 Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) and Conservation International presented Condor Software in Bolivia for the identification and preliminary assessment of risks and opportunities in infrastructure projects in Latin America and especially in the Andean Region (in Spanish)
20
May
2008 Romania: EBRD funds for energy efficiency projects in Romania
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May
2008 Don’t let invasive biofuel crops attack your country, warn top scientists
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May
2008 Governments open meeting in Bonn to take action on declining biodiversity resources
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May
2008 USA: ConocoPhillips Warned Amazon Operations Could Kill Off Isolated Indigenous Communities
20
May
2008 Mexico: Conagua promotes treatment and water exchange to relieve the overexploitation of the aquifer in the valley of Mexico (in Spanish)
20
May
2008 USA: MIT creates new material for fuel cells
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May
2008 Participants at UN-backed meeting agree to work towards rules on biosafety
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May
2008 Peru: Two billion dollars will be invested in Inambari (in Spanish)
19
May
2008 USA: Ameresco President Sakellaris Tells Congress Energy Efficiency Projects Could Produce 3 Million Jobs
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May
2008 More EU Member States to miss 2010 air pollutant limits
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May
2008 Atmosphere threatened by pollutants entering ocean, prof says
19
May
2008 Biodiversity to curb world's food insecurity
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May
2008 USA: New Analysis Shows Lieberman-Warner Bill Will Spark Major Transition to Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency
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May
2008 World Bank Support for Electricity Sector Efficiency Improvement in Guinea through GEF Funding
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May
2008 Brazil: COP-9 challenge ahead is the negotiations on benefits sharing (in Portuguese)
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May
2008 EU-LAC: EIB & IDB to increase co-financing in Latin America, with special emphasis on climate change mitigation
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May
2008 WRI Joins North America’s Largest Greenhouse Gas Reporting Partnership
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May
2008 Chile shares its experience developing water resources information systems with Ecuador (in Spanish)
15
May
2008 USA: Environmental Groups Win Protection for Polar Bear
15
May
2008 El Salvador: Vice-Presidents of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala met at the Trifinio to launch Trifinio Region Integrated Management Project (in Spanish)
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May
2008 EEA and Microsoft will bring environmental information to your fingertips
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May
2008 Mexico: Mesoamerican countries define priorities in environmental matters (in Spanish)
15
May
2008 Intact mangroves could have reduced Nargis damage
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May
2008 Mexican Alicia Bárcena Is Appointed Executive Secretary of UN-ECLAC
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May
2008 Germany: New formula for combating the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide
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May
2008 USA: NRDC Greening Advisor Enables Businesses to Reduce Environmental Impact; Strengthen Bottom Line
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May
2008 Mexico: Gobierno invests more than 12 billion pesos in the rehabilitation of watersheds (in Spanish)
14
May
2008 Chile: Ministry of Public Works (MOP) receives 5 proposals for international corridor Huara-Colchane, one arm of the bioceanic corridor linking the Pacific and Atlantic oceans (in Spanish)
14
May
2008 Billion Tree Campaign to Grow into the Seven Billion Tree Campaign
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May
2008 Brazilian Companies Announce Global Warming Game Plan
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May
2008 Africa’s Economic Growth Set to Strengthen in the Coming Years
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May
2008 Copenhagen Summit to Add Business Voice to post-Kyoto Negotiations
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May
2008 EU and business on trial for crimes in Latin America - Friends of the Earth
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May
2008 Solar Power Sizzles
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May
2008 IMF Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia Sees Sustained Growth, Highlights the Need to Contain Inflationary Pressures
12
May
2008 World Bank President praises Colombian Development efforts
12
May
2008 REEEP Supports World Bank Initiative on Lighting Africa
12
May
2008 Chile: Endesa Eco submits environmental impact declaration for the Canela II wind-generation plant
12
May
2008 Wind Energy Could Produce 20 Percent of U.S. Electricity By 2030
12
May
2008 Canada investment in the Americas and the Caribbean acquire increasing importance
12
May
2008 Destruction of Mangrove Forests Increased Devastating Impact of Cyclone Nagris
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May
2008 World Migratory Bird Day - Migratory Bird Numbers Plummeting Globally - Warning Signs of a Changing Environment
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May
2008 Foreign Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean Reaches Record Figures in 2007 - UN ECLAC Report
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May
2008 Germany Hosts Global Conference on Biological Diversity - Promoting a Global Response for Addressing the Unprecedented Loss of Biodiversity
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May
2008 President Felipe Calderón and World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick Highlight New Strategic Partnership
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May
2008 Myanmar’s food bowl devastated
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May
2008 Chile: Public Works Minister presented new controllers whose function is to fight illegal water extraction (in Spanish)
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May
2008 Peru: New energy matrix decreased electricity tariffs and natural gas price (in Spanish)
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May
2008 Government of Canada Takes Action to Ensure Long-Term Viability of Biotechnology Sector
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May
2008 Colombia: Nuevas capacitaciones para atender incendios forestales gracias a alianza entre Gobiernos de Colombia y Brasil (in Spanish)
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May
2008 “State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2008” - World Bank Report
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May
2008 Mexico: The Federal Government Call to create a culture for water conservation (in Spanish)
08
May
2008 NGO Leaders to Discuss Critical Issues And Strategies For Global Decision Making
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May
2008 World Economic Forum and the Government of Dubai announce inaugural summit on the global agenda in Dubai
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May
2008 USA: DOE Awards $126.6 Million for Two More Large-Scale Carbon Sequestration Projects
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May
2008 Business Leaders Urge G8 Governments to Take Action on Emerging Global Water Crisis
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May
2008 EU food agency under fire as Commission debates GMOs
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May
2008 IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn Calls for Policies to Sustain Latin America's Achievements
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May
2008 Case studies show initial research findings on high growth SMEs in Latin America
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May
2008 Government of Canada Invests over $13.6 Million in Vancouver's World-Class Fuel Cell Industry
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May
2008 EU: Can Commission back out of GMO impasse?
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May
2008 AFDB Group Commits US$ 1 Billion More to Tackle Food Crisis, Raises Agriculture Portfolio to US$ 4.8 Billion
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May
2008 USA: DOE Announces Up to $7.5 Million in Advanced Technology Research to Harness Energy Potential of Oceans, Tides and Rivers
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May
2008 ADB Announces Massive Financial Support for Food Crisis
06
May
2008 Netherlands: Creativity essential for climate targets -- existing -- housing
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May
2008 USA: Voinovich Proposes Legislation to Increase Global Warming Pollution for Decades
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May
2008 ADB to Launch New Climate Change Fund
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May
2008 USA: EPA's Proposed Lead Standard Still Would Expose Public to Unsafe Lead Levels
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May
2008 Working towards a greener postal sector
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May
2008 Canada: Oxfam Corrects the Record
05
May
2008 Global Investment in Renewable Energy Reaches $100 Billion According to UN Report
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May
2008 Dominican Republic: World Bank Approves US$80 Million for Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Disaster Management
02
May
2008 Endowment Fund Makes For Strange Seabed-Fellows
02
May
2008 IDB approves US$56.7 million for urban environmental program in Brazil
02
May
2008 At UN gathering, Asia-Pacific nations agree to cooperate on renewable energy
02
May
2008 Woody and Aquatic Plants Pose Greatest Invasive Threat to China
02
May
2008 World Bank Announces Four-Year, US$ 7 Billion Partnership Strategy with Brazil
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May
2008 Chile: Minister of Environment stressed positive assessment of OECD members to the current environmental reform in Chile (in Spanish)
01
May
2008 Oxfam Reacts to Canada’s boost to the WFP’s Global Appeal
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May
2008 Canada: Reality Check- Oxfam gets facts wrong on biofuels - Canadian Renewable Fuels Asociation (CRFA)
01
May
2008 Colombia: Ministry of Environment launches pilot project phasing out old refrigerators in Bogota (in Spanish)
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April
2008 USA: Judge Orders Bush Administration to Stop Delaying Polar Bear Protection
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April
2008 Canadians Support Fueling Change With Biofuels
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April
2008 Brazil: Developing Business in BRICs Is the Theme of a New International Program
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April
2008 USA: Federal Agency Analysis - Economy Will Grow Strongly Under Lieberman-Warner Climate Bill
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April
2008 Donors urged to fund UN appeal as first step in tackling global food crisis
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April
2008 Philipines: Global Environment Facility (GEF) Commits $63 Million to Help Preserve Coral Triangle
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April
2008 Diouf: World must seize chance to boost agriculture
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April
2008 Australia: Rudd Government to invest $12.9 billion in water
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April
2008 Aid is not enough to address food price crisis, says Oxfam
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April
2008 USA: MIT class tracks carbon footprint of different lifestyles; finds even the smallest U.S. footprints are relatively large
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April
2008 Spain: The World Energy Outlook, in Spanish for the first time in its 25 years - International Energy Agency
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April
2008 Chile: Analyze Environmental Commitments of FTA with U.S. (in Spanish)
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April
2008 USA: MIT Professor Entekhabi will lead science team for NASA satellite mission to map Earth’s water cycle
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April
2008 Canada: Releases New Study That Spotlights Complex Factors Impacting Wild Salmon in the Broughton Archipelago
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April
2008 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva lambasted wealthy nations for their punitive agricultural tariffs.
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April
2008 Brazil: International Conference Discusses the Growth of Transnationals from Emerging Countries
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April
2008 Ireland: Forests And Farms Have Significant Role As Alternative Energy Sources Are Developed - Minister Killeen
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April
2008 Mexico: Semarnat and the Government of Puebla will Invest 1801 million pesos in Environmental Projects (in Spanish)
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April
2008 The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) lodges joint anti-dumping & anti-subsidy complaint against unfair US “B99” exports
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April
2008 Peru will gradually increase use of biofuel (in Spanish)
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April
2008 USA: Proposed CAFE Rules No Substitute for Comprehensive Climate Change Policy says Environmental Defense
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April
2008 USA: EPA Announces New Energy Star Specifications for Boxes that Deliver Television and Video Content
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April
2008 Chile: Minister Hornkohl announces next creation of Climate Change and Agriculture Council (in Spanish)
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April
2008 De Boer calls for promoting transfer of green technology (in Spanish)
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April
2008 Mexico: UN certifying the 250 million trees planted by Mexico (in Spanish)
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April
2008 Solar Know-How from Germany for Engineers Worldwide
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April
2008 IDB approves US$400 million loan for public transportation system in Santiago, Chile
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April
2008 Analysis Shows Effective Action on Climate Change Will Have Little Impact on U.S. Economy
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April
2008 Paso Pacifico Awarded Gold Rating for Innovative Reforestation Project in Nicaragua
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April
2008 Colombia: "More teeth" to curb air pollution caused by stationary sources (in Spanish)
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April
2008 Biodiversity Loss - It Will Make You Sick
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April
2008 Chile: "Basin Strategy will be a new model for environmental management in Chile" - Minister Uriarte
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April
2008 Ministers to Discuss Environment and Global Competitiveness - OCDE
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April
2008 Chile: Foreign Minister Foxley signing major agreements between Chile and India (in Spanish)
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April
2008 Large-scale biofuel production may increase marginalization of women
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April
2008 Mutual Fund Industry Opposition to Climate Change Resolutions Begins to Thaw - Ceres Report
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April
2008 Brazil: Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Sul will have centre to regenerate CFCs (in Portuguese)
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April
2008 Secretary-General Ban warns against impulses towards protectionism
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April
2008 GEF/SCCF provide US$5M to China for adaptation to climate change
21
April
2008 APEC Ministers Take on the Digital Divide
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April
2008 Going, going, gone? New Satellite Images Reveal a Shrinking Amazon Rainforest
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April
2008 Mexico: CONAGUA promotes the benefits of the reforms to the federal law on rights in the Meeting of the Santiago River Basin (in Spanish)
21
April
2008 Chile: Government finishes Historic Transfer of Reservoir Santa Juana (in Spanish)
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April
2008 $ 17.5 million for sanitary works in Uruguay- CAF
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April
2008 Wind Power Projects Add to ADB Effort to Help India's Private Sector Develop Cleaner Power Sources
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April
2008 Latin America: Sophisticated Japanese Satellite System (ALOS) will provide advanced Data to better adapt to climate threats
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April
2008 USA: Renewable Energy Industry Gets Bi-Partisan Support in Senate Vote
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April
2008 USA: Sewage Travels from Homes to Treatment to Alternative Energy Production
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April
2008 USA: This Earth Day, an Unlikely Foe - Biofuels
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April
2008 A major boost to preparations for the FAO Summit on food security
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April
2008 Mexico: International NGO's recognize Mexico's proposal to create a multinational fund for Climate Change (in Spanish)
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April
2008 Canada: New map layer depicts North America’s protected areas
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April
2008 Central American leaders warn of the impact of high food and oil prices
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April
2008 Mexico: CONAGUA begins this year the construction of the east emissary tunnel of the Valley of Mexico
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April
2008 ADB to Promote Clean Energy through Private Equity Funds
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April
2008 Chile: Government launches officially National Strategy for Watersheds (in Spanish)
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April
2008 USA: President's Remarks Recognize Political Reality of Coming Action on Climate Change
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April
2008 Canada and AFDB Group Launch New Technical Cooperation Fund to Finance Development Projects in Africa
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April
2008 Chile: Chile and China relations are now at a new more dynamic and modern stage - President Bachelet (in Spanish)
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April
2008 Mexico: World Economic Forum on Latin America opens in Cancun
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April
2008 Oxfam America to Promote the Rights of Communities Impacted by Oil, Gas and Mining Development
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April
2008 Illegal shipment of Amazonian timber seized in Brazil
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April
2008 Mexico: Report highlights the importance of innovation in solving "the energy puzzle"
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April
2008 Wildlife experts meet in Geneva to discuss the future of the South American cedar, mahogany, sharks, sturgeons and other species
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April
2008 USA: Senate Moves Towards Clean Energy Future by Extending Efficiency and Renewable Energy Measures
15
April
2008 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is investing $4 million in a new company that will help promote public-private partnerships in water supply and sanitation in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
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April
2008 Agriculture - The Need for Change
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April
2008 Kyoto Protocol clean development mechanism passes 1000th registered project milestone
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April
2008 International Seminar Shapes Path Towards Sustainable Tourism
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April
2008 EU: Commission welcomes final adoption of the air quality directive
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April
2008 USA: Solving Climate Change Saves Billions, Good for the Economy, Jobs
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April
2008 New Strategic Colombia-World Bank Partnership Approved
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April
2008 Corporacion Andina de Fomento (CAF) finances electrical projects in Costa Rica
11
April
2008 Food Price Surge Could Mean ‘7 Lost Years’ in Poverty Fight, Zoellick Says
11
April
2008 Mexico: Forum International Water and Sanitation launched in Puerto Vallarta (in Spanish)
11
April
2008 El Salvador: The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) and Pedagogical University joined recycling campaign (in Spanish)
11
April
2008 IMF Sees Latin America and the Caribbean Region Resilient So Far, But Risks Ahead
10
April
2008 Mexico: Over 500 top leaders to gather in Cancun for the World Economic Forum on Latin America
10
April
2008 Experts Look for Ways to Expand Access to Energy in Asia
10
April
2008 Wind Power Growth Blows Past Projections
10
April
2008 Latin America and the Caribbean Better Prepared to Face US Economic Slowdown
10
April
2008 Mexico: Flood Risk in Mexico City by deteriorating conditions of the central water emissary - Conagua (in Spanish)
10
April
2008 EU: Helping protect the Mediterranean Sea from pollution
09
April
2008 Cameroon: GPOBA Grants US$5.25 million to Improve Access to Water Services in Urban and Periurban Areas
09
April
2008 Peru: Travel and Tourism: Good as Gold - APEC
09
April
2008 Brazil: World Bank Approves $95 Million Additional Financing for the São Paulo Metro
09
April
2008 USA: Money Doesn't Grow on Trees, But Gasoline Might
09
April
2008 New Partnership Strategy Mexico-World Bank
09
April
2008 Spain and IDB sign letters of intent for $20 million for Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Initiative and new Spanish Fund for Social Entrepreneurship
08
April
2008 El Salvador: Ministry of Environment delivers 25 water purifiers biofilters to families in Atiquizaya, Turin, San Lorenzo and Ahuachapan (in Spanish)
08
April
2008 Canada: Waterfront Toronto Completes Construction of new Aquatic Habitat at Spadina Head of Slip
08
April
2008 Chile, IDB sign two loans for $180 million for an integrated waste management program and for heritage preservation
08
April
2008 Marriott and Brazilian State of Amazonas Partner to Protect Rainforest
08
April
2008 USA: Earth Day Reality Check - Consumers 'Clueless' About Home Energy Environmental Impact Despite Rising Green Affinity
07
April
2008 Inter-American Development Bank Announces Partnership to Develop Sustainable Biofuels
07
April
2008 Russia: Market demand makes EBRD increase Severstal energy efficiency loan to €600 million
07
April
2008 Colombia: Environment Ministry signs agreement for the Magdalena watershed protection (in Spanish)
07
April
2008 Peru: APEC Working Group Considers Tourism a Vehicle for Social Development
07
April
2008 Argentina, IDB sign credit line for $360 million and loan for $120 million for a water and sanitation program
07
April
2008 WHO: Climate Change will Erode the Foundations of Health
04
April
2008 Ecuador: Chevron Accused of Lying to Shareholders Over $16 Billion Damages Claim in Ecuador Rainforest Case by Amazon Defense Coalition
04
April
2008 Mozambique: GPOBA Supports Water Services for Poor Households in Five Cities
04
April
2008 With ambitious EU legislation, wind energy can provide huge benefits to Europe
04
April
2008 UN Bangkok Climate Change Talks Reach Agreement on Work Programme for 2008 and Send Important Signal to International Carbon Markets
03
April
2008 Brazil: Environment Minister defends legal framework for payment for environmental services in Brazil (in Portuguese)
03
April
2008 Mexico: Semarnat Looks to Set Sustainable Business to allow Mexico to be more Competitive (in Spanish)
03
April
2008 Canada: Bill to Label Genetically Engineered Foods: Will MPs vote for Monsanto or Canadians?
03
April
2008 Chile: Director of National Commission for the Environment (CONAMA) Assumes Presidency of GEF for the Southern Cone (in Spanish)
03
April
2008 Peru: Mining Exploration will have to prevent and minimize risks on the health and the environment (in Spanish)
03
April
2008 New Toolbox Demystifies Green Forest Product Purchasing
02
April
2008 Upcoming UN forums to focus on using technology to combat climate change
02
April
2008 African Meteorological and Hydrological Services should be recognized as development partners
02
April
2008 Coastal Populations Losing Livelihoods to Polluted Waters says WRI
02
April
2008 Chile: Public Works Minister - "Aeronautics Vision leads to Building Sustainable Airports " (in Spanish)
02
April
2008 USA: EPA Defies Supreme Court on Climate Change States and Conservation Groups File Suit
02
April
2008 Chile: Analyzing relevance to ratify an international agreement on Plant Genetic Resources
02
April
2008 USA: Bush Administration Suspends Laws Along U.S./Mexico Border for Unnecessary and Destructive Border Wall says President of Defenders of Wildlife
01
April
2008 USA: Blue Green Alliance Teams with Vice President Al Gore to create Green Jobs and Solve the Climate Crisis
01
April
2008 Colombia: The National Council for Economic and Social Policy (Conpes) defines policy aimed at promoting the sustainable production of biofuels (in Spanish)
01
April
2008 Argentina: The soybean monoculture is destroying the native forest
01
April
2008 World waiting for climate change solution, says Ban Ki-moon
01
April
2008 Mexico: The National Water Commission (Conagua) and the Government of Acapulco initiate actions to address comprehensively the contamination of the bay (in Spanish)
01
April
2008 ADB Helps India Bring Power to All in Ambitious Multi-Billion Dollar National Grid Project
01
April
2008 USA: Coalition of environmental, public health, civic, labor community and business leaders applaud New York City Council's approval of Congestion pricing
31
March
2008 Environment crime now high on the world agenda
31
March
2008 Mekong Leaders Agree on Ambitious 5-Year Development Plan
31
March
2008 India: TERI Hosts an Exhibition of Resource and Energy Efficient Campus Designs
31
March
2008 Mexico: President Calderon invests $227,000 million pesos in water projects (in Spanish)
31
March
2008 Peru: Wind power used to generate electricity for village at 3800 m above sea level in Cajamarca (in Spanish)
31
March
2008 Latest round of UN climate talks starts today
28
March
2008 European Union's Natura 2000 - Good news for butterflies, bats and bears
28
March
2008 American West Heating Nearly Twice as Fast as Rest of World, New Analysis Shows
28
March
2008 European Union: Continued momentum needed as formal negotiations on new UN climate agreement get under way
28
March
2008 Argentina: Environment Secretariat seeks consensus for proper disposal of scrap electronics (in Spanish)
28
March
2008 Colombia: Government moving on a pilot project for scrap cars in Bogota (in Spanish)
28
March
2008 New €80 million fund to boost energy efficiency and renewables in the fight against climate change in developing countries
27
March
2008 Tunis: Investments in Agricultural Water Critical to Achieve the MDGs
27
March
2008 Spain: Ministry of Environment signs a volontary agreement with SERCOBE, UNESA, Red Eléctrica de España to limit Sulphurhexafluorid emissions (in Spanish)
26
March
2008 USA: SEC Complaint Lodged Against Chevron for Hiding $10 Billion Liability in Ecuador
26
March
2008 USA: The Green Exchange(TM) Reports Robust First Week Trading Volume in Carbon, US Emissions Contracts
25
March
2008 Boosting energy efficiency in the Slovak Republic
25
March
2008 Mexico: Sermanat will allocate European Union resources to climate change projects (in Spanish)
25
March
2008 Chile: President Bachelet inaugurated meeting of the Commission for a Sustainable World Society (in Spanish)
25
March
2008 USA: Patagonia is First to Track Environmental and Social Impact of Its Products
24
March
2008 WMO marks World Meteorological Day with call to strengthen climate observations
24
March
2008 EBRD supports municipal solid waste management in Serbia
24
March
2008 Brazil: Ministry of Environment signs agreement with supermarkets to reduce emissions (in Portuguese)
24
March
2008 Mexico is making progress in meeting the Millenium Goals in sanitation
24
March
2008 Ten new participants sign on to UN scheme to slash emissions
21
March
2008 USA: New Lung Association Study Shows $142 Billion Benefit of Converting to Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2030
21
March
2008 Canada: New Program to Produce Millions of Tonnes of Emission Reductions
20
March
2008 Urbanization brings both growth and poverty to Asia-Pacific region – UN
20
March
2008 WHO: Poor sanitation threatens public health
20
March
2008 African Water Ministers and AfDB organize First African Water Week
20
March
2008 UN Promotes the Use of Satellites to Combat Disasters in Asia and the Pacific
20
March
2008 IEA urges to overcome market barriers to increased energy efficiency in buildings
20
March
2008 USA: Wal-Mart Introduces Its Most Energy Efficient U.S. Retail Store
19
March
2008 World Bank Supports India’s Power Systems with US$600 Million
19
March
2008 Canada: Federal and Provincial Governments working together to improve the environment and keep commuters moving in the Greater Toronto Area
19
March
2008 Argentina: World Bank Approves US$60 million for sustainable management of natural resources
19
March
2008 Sweden:“Virtual Water” Innovator Awarded 2008 Stockholm Water Prize
18
March
2008 USA: Manufacturing CEOs Take to Airwaves to Support Cap on Global Warming Pollution
17
March
2008 Emissions of greenhouse gases were reduced in Spain for the first time since the Kyoto Protocol (in Spanish)
17
March
2008 ADB Funds Environmental Plan to Save 'Coral Triangle' and 'Heart of Borneo'
17
March
2008 Meltdown in the Mountains
17
March
2008 Chile: 60% citizens state that a Ministry of the Environment is necessary to solve the Country's environmental problems (in Spanish)
17
March
2008 Argentina ratified MERCOSUR cooperation protocol for environmental emergencies
17
March
2008 ADB Calls for Measures to Enhance Financing on Climate Change
14
March
2008 Major international climate conference in Norway this summer
14
March
2008 Colombia advances in the protection of the ozone layer (in Spanish)
14
March
2008 Brazil: National Council for the Environment (Conama) will classify groundwater according to quality and use (in Portuguese)
14
March
2008 Canada: Promote Green Buildings for Biggest, Easiest Cuts in North American CO2 Emissions, says new CEC report
14
March
2008 El Salvador: Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources calls citizens to protect the marine turtle (in Spanish)
14
March
2008 100 million Europeans still do not have access to safe drinking water
13
March
2008 World Bank Approves $100m for New Approach to Urban Water Management in Chinese City of Bengbu
13
March
2008 Urgent action crucial for Africa to meet its development targets – Ban Ki-moon
13
March
2008 Colombia: Representatives from 100 countries are preparing measures to protect biodiversity from genetically modified organisms in Cartagenas de Indias (in Spanish)
13
March
2008 Europeans put the environment centre stage
13
March
2008 El Salvador: Ministry of Environment an Natural Resources delivers computer equipment and GPS to 64 municipalities for environmental management (in Spanish)
13
March
2008 Chile: National Environmental Commission (Conama) and Japan Cooperation Agency (JICA) sign agreement to begin Phase II of the project to strengthen the the National Center for the Environment (in Spanish)
13
March
2008 USA: White House Unprecedented Action Threatens Nation's Bedrock Clean Air Protections
12
March
2008 Objectives achieved at the Meeting of APEC Energy Group Meeting in Lima, Peru
12
March
2008 USA: Coal Plant Catch Up
11
March
2008 Leading Companies Responding to Ecosystem Degradation
11
March
2008 Chile: New Scientific and Technology Centers of Excellence (in Spanish)
11
March
2008 Increased transfer of toxic waste from developed to developing countries, says UN report (in Spanish)
11
March
2008 India: TERI to Mobilize front line District and grass-root Levels for its Solar Campaign
10
March
2008 USA: New Strategy to Help the Nation's Ports Go Green
10
March
2008 UN agency issues ‘Green Passport’ campaign at Berlin Tourism Fair [Green Passport]
10
March
2008 Peru: Going from oil to natural gas will allow to shield economy (in Spanish)
06
March
2008 Middle East Should Join Global Efforts in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Gas Flaring - says World Bank’s GGFR
06
March
2008 Early Recovery of Nature-Based Tourism Good for Kenya and Good for Biodiversity Says UNEP Head
06
March
2008 Canadian resource companies must adopt new standards on community engagement to mitigate risk, says Ethical Funds
06
March
2008 FAO calls on countries to report on forests
06
March
2008 Private sector network will promote thermal tourism in Chile
06
March
2008 Developing Countries lead Dynamic World Tourism Growth
05
March
2008 Chile: Minister for the Environment appealed to reverse the culture of energy waste
03
March
2008 EU fails to curb emissions from transport: dramatic improvements and clear targets needed
03
March
2008 Agriculture in the Near East likely to suffer from climate change
29
February
2008 Brazil: National Monetary Council (CMN) approves environmental demands to grant rural credit in the Amazon (in Portuguese)
29
February
2008 Indore, India and EMBARQ Team Up to Improve City’s Public Transportation
29
February
2008 IDB to finance study targeting improved ground transportation between Chile and Argentina
28
February
2008 Peru: The 35Th meeting of the Energy APEC Energy Work Group will be carried out next week in Iquitos (in Spanish)
28
February
2008 USA: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tax Breaks Pass House Vote
28
February
2008 Developing Countries Are Hardest Hit From Climate Change
28
February
2008 Investors seek security to help developing countries in Asia go green
28
February
2008 Renewable Energy Accelerates Meteoric Rise
28
February
2008 NOAA, World Bank Join to Help Manage Water and Coastal Resources in Latin America, Projects Could Also Be Launched in Other Countries
27
February
2008 World Bank Develops Practical Guidance for Sustaining Forests in Development Cooperation
27
February
2008 Global fertilizer supply expected to outstrip demand
27
February
2008 Half of global population will live in cities by end of this year, predicts UN
27
February
2008 Urgent need for progress on energy efficiency in Brazil, China and India says new World Bank book
26
February
2008 EBRD to boost Croatia’s tourism industry
26
February
2008 USA: Statement by Environmental Defense on House Climate Change White Paper
26
February
2008 Wind turbines generate more than 1 % of the global electricity Worldwide, Capacity at 93,8 GW – 19,7 GW added in 2007
25
February
2008 Warmer World May Mean Less Fish
25
February
2008 Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EEB) Project Shares Knowledge to Support Carbon Challenge
25
February
2008 Renewable Energy (RE) could meet up to 50% of Southern Africa's Energy Needs
25
February
2008 FAO applauds the opening of seed vault in Norway
25
February
2008 New and Forward Looking Strategy for UNEP Authorized
25
February
2008 India to Lower Risk of Investing in Renewables
22
February
2008 Thailand: Beastly bugs or edible delicacies
22
February
2008 Peru and Germany promote use of renewable energy and biofuels
22
February
2008 Brazil G8+5 Legislators Forum on Climate Change
21
February
2008 World Economic Forum on Latin America will meet in Mexico in April 2008
21
February
2008 Community-Based Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Management Project for Benin
21
February
2008 Sustainable Management of Forests Priority of Next G8 Summit, Japanese PM
21
February
2008 Argentina: Afforestation to fight climate change
21
February
2008 Mexico strengthens its international agenda in the Field of Environment
21
February
2008 Solar Thermal Power Poised for Prime Time
15
February
2008 IDB Fund supports efforts to promote municipal markets
15
February
2008 Improved management of fishing's "last frontier" needed
15
February
2008 USA: Ocean Conservancy Scientist Co-Authors First Ever Global Mapping of Cumulative Effects of Human Activity on Our Ocean
12
February
2008 USA: 50th Annual Grammy Awards Goes Green
12
February
2008 Third World Congress of Biosphere Reserves presents action guidelines for next six years of UNESCO’s MAB programme
12
February
2008 Mexico: Protected areas, key tool to conserve forests and jungles and to address climate change (in Spanish)
11
February
2008 European Commission expresses concern over Japanese scientific whaling and calls on EU Member States to agree on a unified position against all whale hunting
11
February
2008 Financing the Transition from a Brown to a Green Global Economy Tops Environment Ministers Meeting
11
February
2008 Rainforest Alliance Validates First Carbon Offset Project to Climate, Community and Biodiversity Alliance Standards in Indonesia
08
February
2008 IDB approves US$1.5 million grant for sustainable energy and biofuel strategies in Colombia
08
February
2008 ADB Backs Huge Infrastructure Project in Nepal to Ease Water Shortages
08
February
2008 Peru will present 35 renewable energy projects in APEC forum (in Spanish)
08
February
2008 USA: Televisions Must Meet New Requirements to Earn Energy Star
08
February
2008 Ban Ki-moon urges US business leaders to support ‘green’ economics
08
February
2008 FAO unveils new bioenergy assessment tool
01
February
2008 WBCSD Joins Industry Partnership to Address Energy Poverty
31
January
2008 IDB announced an US$80 million loan to Chile for a heritage preservation program
31
January
2008 Switzerland: Designers Get Help to Reduce Environmental Impact of Laptops,Phones and TVs, and Improve Energy Efficiency
31
January
2008 Loss of mangroves alarming
31
January
2008 European Commission gives France final warning on waste water treatment
31
January
2008 USA: New York City to Clean Up Waterways by Greening Roadways and Roofs
31
January
2008 Uganda: Bank Group and SIDA Experts Discuss the Development of Organic Agriculture Programme in Uganda
31
January
2008 Colombia: Minambiente presented an account of the Macizo Colombiano Conservation Project (in Spanish)
30
January
2008 Caribbean coral reefs under increasing threat, warns UN agency
30
January
2008 World Tourism Exceeds Expectations in 2007 - Arrivals Grow From 800 Million to 900 Million in Two Years
30
January
2008 GMS Environment Ministers Seek Added Funds to Combat Climate Change
30
January
2008 Peru: Power production increased in December by using natural gas (in Spanish)
29
January
2008 World leaders issue call to action on the Millenium Development Goals at the Annual Meeting in Davos 2008
29
January
2008 Egypt: World Bank Supports Natural Gas Connections
29
January
2008 Mexico: Sermanat works out a program to secure adequate waste management throughout the country (in Spanish)
29
January
2008 EBRD pioneers energy efficiency facility for Romania
29
January
2008 World Economic Forum launched Slimcity initiative
29
January
2008 Japan unveils US$10 billion Climate Fund
25
January
2008 Davos: Water as critical as climate change
25
January
2008 EBRD supports Bulgarian energy savings market
25
January
2008 Spain: APPA values positively the European Commision's propositions for renewable energy (in Spanish)
25
January
2008 Business Leaders in Davos Call for a Clear Post-2012 Climate Change Agreement
25
January
2008 IDB approves US$100 million loan to Chile for Integrated Solid Waste Management
24
January
2008 EBRD in first partnership with private sector to restructure Russian municipal services
24
January
2008 Improved Urban Services in India's Uttarakhand State to Help Support Tourism, Industry Development
24
January
2008 USA: Population Increase Expected to Fuel Cement Consumption Increases
24
January
2008 Colombia, in ninth position in Yale and Columbia list of countries that take better care of the environment (in Spanish)
24
January
2008 EBRD in €15 million loan to Bulgaria’s UniCredit Bulbank for energy efficiency projects
24
January
2008 European Commission: Boosting growth and jobs by meeting our climate change commitments
23
January
2008 IADB's President Moreno to investors in London- Infrastructure critical for LAC’s growth
23
January
2008 Climate change to be discussed in Hawaii by major world economies (in Portuguese)
23
January
2008 MCCF to support Spain fulfil its Kyoto Protocol commitments
23
January
2008 World Bank offering US$4 million in grants for innovations in agriculture
23
January
2008 Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Projects in Asia-Pacific Get Seed Money
23
January
2008 IDB approves US$600 million Conditional Credit Line and first US$200 million loan for agricultural services program in Argentina
23
January
2008 USA: Unprecedented Highway Accord Means Cleaner Water for Southern California
21
January
2008 World Economic Forum's Industry Partners urge action on water at Davos
21
January
2008 Mexico: New commitment with the UN in reforestation matters (in Spanish)
21
January
2008 Argentina: UNESCO communicated the creation of Pereyra Iraola and Andean North Patagonia biosphere reserves (in Spanish)
21
January
2008 Ninety percent of Europeans believe biodiversity loss is a problem
17
January
2008 Africa: World Bank Committed to Staying Engaged in Improving Management of Congolese Forests
17
January
2008 IDB approves US$830,000 grant to promote technological development for biofuels in Colombia
17
January
2008 Car industry’s green claims a fairy tale says Greenpeace
17
January
2008 Climate change, global economy among top priorities for 2008: UNDP chief
17
January
2008 UNESCO to launch new indicators for mapping and comparing national research systems
17
January
2008 IDB approves US$176.7 million for urban transportation program for Brazil’s Federal District
16
January
2008 El Salvador: Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources states its goals for this year (in Spanish)
16
January
2008 IDB Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Initiative announced operation to support biofuels in Guatemala
16
January
2008 Africa: Rwanda’s Gishwati Forest Selected as Site for Historic Conservation Project
15
January
2008 Young Global Leaders – what the World will look like in 2030
15
January
2008 USA: Statewide Organizations Advocate Environmentally-sound, Pro-growth Energy Policy in Kansas
15
January
2008 Peru: Our natural resources are first for our country benefit- Minister of Energy and Mines in event on geothermia (in Spanish)
15
January
2008 Chile: Minister of Environment met with the General Adjunct Secretary of Organization for the Cooperation and Economic Development (OCED) in Spanish)
14
January
2008 Updated UN strategy to monitor climate change with dozens of satellites
14
January
2008 Corporations Go Public with Eco-Friendly Patents
14
January
2008 Global Environment Partners Provide Additional $20 Million to Protect Endangered Habitats
14
January
2008 IDB’s Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Initiative (SECCI) backs US-Brazil efforts to promote biofuels in Central America and the Caribbean
11
January
2008 Norway Contributing NOK60M to ADB's Multi-Donor Trust Funds for Water, Energy
11
January
2008 USA: Carl Pope Testifies Before Senate Panel Examining Bush Administration's
11
January
2008 USA: NRDC Calls on Major Airlines to Steer Clear of Highly Polluting New Fuel Types
11
January
2008 USA: Governor Supports Clean Energy for New York: Renewables an Important Part of State of the State Address
11
January
2008 HSBC, Other European Banks Receive Top Scores in First-Ever Ranking of 40 Leading Banks on Climate Change Strategies
10
January
2008 IDB’s InfraFund approved US$8.6 million in 2007 to prepare new infrastructure projects
10
January
2008 IDB approves US$750,000 to support rehabilitation of Haiti’s Peligre hydropower station
10
January
2008 Costa Rica: WB Approves $72.5 million to Revitalize the City-Port of Limon
10
January
2008 IDB approves US$300 million Conditional Credit Line and first US$100 million loan for an agrifood health and quality management program in Argentina
10
January
2008 2008: Highest levels of political and economic uncertainty for a decade
10
January
2008 Adam Smith, Meet Mother Earth:Environment Driving Global Economy, Says Worldwatch Institute in State of the World 2008
20
December
2007 USA: EPA Denies States the Right to Fight Global Warming
20
December
2007 EBRD in €5 million loan to United Bulgarian Bank for energy efficiency projects
20
December
2007 USA: Biofuel Mandate Launches Investment in Clean Energy Economy
20
December
2007 IDB approves US$29 million loan to Panama for sustainable development in Bocas del Toro
20
December
2007 UN-backed meeting on climate change's impact on agriculture wraps up
19
December
2007 Arsenic threat in rice
19
December
2007 ADB Provides $2M Grant to Combat Land Degradation, Climate Change Woes
19
December
2007 European Commission proposal to limit the CO2 emissions from cars to help fight climate change, reduce fuel costs and increase European competitiveness
19
December
2007 IDB approves US$400 million loan for Peru LNG project
18
December
2007 Colombia: Got Approval of Adaption Fund in Bali (in Spanish)
18
December
2007 Global business “deeply satisfied” with historic climate agreement
18
December
2007 Chile: Minister of Environment and members of Parliament evaluated positively the agreements reached during the Climate Change meeting in Bali (in Spanish)
18
December
2007 OECD, World Bank To Step Up Co-Operation On Sustainable Growth, Climate Change, Innovation And Other Topics
18
December
2007 USA: Sierra Club Cheers Final Passage of Energy Bill
07
December
2007 Bali: Business and Government Leaders Pair Up to Discuss post-2012 Climate Architecture
06
December
2007 Investing in a Low-Carbon Energy Future in the Developing World
06
December
2007 Three Greater Caribbean countries harmonize engineering accreditation criteria to create a market for skilled labor
06
December
2007 Establishing a Global Carbon Market
06
December
2007 Negotiators in talks on core climate change issues at UN Conference
06
December
2007 Silver Lining to Climate Change - Green Jobs
06
December
2007 IDB approves up to $381 million in debt refinancing for Costa Rica’s ICE
05
December
2007 IDB approves $150 million for Mexico’s Habitat Program
05
December
2007 World’s poor need action on climate change, UN official tells Bali meeting
04
December
2007 At UN Climate Change Conference, group on cooperative action plan set up
03
December
2007 150 Global Business Leaders Call for Legally Binding UN Framework at Bali COP to Tackle Climate Change
03
December
2007 UN climate change conference opens in Bali with call for breakthrough
03
December
2007 Chile: Government approves classification of 131 species in danger of extinction in (Spanish)
03
December
2007 USA: California Adopts Framework Extended Producer Responsibility Resolution: Product Policy Institute
30
November
2007 Kazakhstan: EBRD provides $30 million loan for upgrading of PavlodarEnergo power plant
30
November
2007 Developing Asian Countries must Rethink Water Management to Avoid Crisis
30
November
2007 King Coal Has a New Emperor in the East
30
November
2007 USA: Groundbreaking Analysis Finds Abundant, Low-Cost U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Opportunities
30
November
2007 IDB approves US$21 million for community water program in Bolivia
29
November
2007 USA: Major Supermarkets Chillin' for the Environment - EPA Launches the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership
29
November
2007 Mexico: World Bank approves $200.26 million for better access to housing, basic services and property regularization
29
November
2007 China: Put Poorest at the Centre of the Fight Against Climate Change
29
November
2007 El Salvador: Minister of Environment presents Consulting Group for Climate Change (in Spanish)
29
November
2007 Colombia: Ministry of Environment, Housing and Territory Development reach agreement with mayors and gobernors about drinking water and sanitation (in Spanish)
29
November
2007 IDB approves US$22 million loan to Bolivia for storm drainage in La Paz
28
November
2007 European Commission: EU on track towards Kyoto target but efforts must be maintained, projections show
28
November
2007 Climate change, Africa and the MDGs
28
November
2007 Brazil: Government submits new law on access to genetic resources to public consultation (in Portuguese)
28
November
2007 Information technology can be harnessed against climate change, UN meeting told
28
November
2007 Indonesia at risk: Climate change threatens people and nature
28
November
2007 UN-backed tree-planting drive hits 1 billion goal ahead of climate change talks
27
November
2007 Electrifying a Low-carbon Future
27
November
2007 EBRD boosts support for renewable energy in Bulgaria
27
November
2007 European Commission: Bali conference on climate change must launch negotiations and fix ‘roadmap’ for new UN agreement
27
November
2007 Climate change threatens unprecedented human development reversals says UNDP report
26
November
2007 Japan, the Netherlands and ADB Fund Water and Sanitation Project Design for Nepal
26
November
2007 European Commission: Directive on flood risk management comes into force
26
November
2007 Colombia: Vice Minister of Environment explains advancement in terms of biofuels at the V Round Table on Sustainable Development of Oil Palm in Malaysia (in Spanish)
26
November
2007 Chile: Minister of Environment announced urgent measures to protect whales and dolphins in Chilean coast (in Spanish)
26
November
2007 IEA commends Switzerland for its energy policy reforms, but sees more room for higher energy efficiency and use of renewable energy
26
November
2007 Colombia: Ban Ki-moon welcomes decision by tourism meeting to focus on climate change
23
November
2007 Japan, United Kingdom and ADB Assist Asia and the Pacific Adapt to Climate Change
23
November
2007 Canada initiates a new era in conservation
23
November
2007 Mexico: Sermanat gives a boost to the introduction of technologies that makes power generation more efficient (in Spanish)
23
November
2007 South Korea contributes more than US$4 million to First Environmental Project between Two Koreas
23
November
2007 Chile: President Bachelet meets with the Executive Secretariat for Sustainable Development and requests proposals for the redesign of environmental institutions (in Spanish)
23
November
2007 Brazil: President Lula signs decree for a National Plan of Climate Change (in Portuguese)
22
November
2007 Internal urban migration in Latin America surpasses the country-city migration - says ECLAC (in Spanish)
22
November
2007 Opportunities and risks of wood energy production
22
November
2007 Spain: Club of Madrid Calls on a Deep Reform of International Energy Governance
21
November
2007 China on Pace to Become Global Leader in Renewable Energy
21
November
2007 Sweden and UNEP Team Up to Help Developing Countries Phase Out of Ozone Depleting HCFCS
21
November
2007 Emissions in rich countries hit all-time high, finds UN climate change group
21
November
2007 IDB approves US$100 million loan for sanitation sector reform program in Peru
21
November
2007 Asia: Climate Change Presents Opportunities to Renew Development Strategies - ADB President
21
November
2007 Aquaculture only way to fill the coming "fish gap"
20
November
2007 Biofuels: the Once and Future Energy Source?
20
November
2007 Massive New Rainforest Reserve Established in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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November
2007 IDB and the European Commission strengthen collaboration to improve economic and social development in Latin America
20
November
2007 70MW of Sustainable Energy for East African Agricultural Industries
20
November
2007 New Carbon Standard Guarantees Environmental Integrity and Transparency for Global Offset Market
20
November
2007 Canada: Babies, Parents, and Daycares Rally Against Toxic Baby Bottles
19
November
2007 Paying farmers to protect the environment?
19
November
2007 Ban Ki-moon urges climate change breakthrough in Bali after dire report released
18
November
2007 European Commission calls for evidence on the economics of biodiversity loss
18
November
2007 Eight West African Countries to Benefit from a Regional Biosafety Project
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November
2007 IDB approves US$50 million loan to support SEDAPAL’s Water For All Program in Peru
18
November
2007 Spain: Conference on “Democratizing Energy”, the focus of attention of the Club of Madrid, to start next week
18
November
2007 Mexico: Construction of U.S. border wall puts at risk a large variety of vegetal and animal species (in Spanish)
18
November
2007 USA: Court Rejects Federal Fuel Economy Standards
14
November
2007 Countries Around the World Unite to Celebrate Entrepreneurship
14
November
2007 Colombia: Message of Prince Willem Alexander in Latinosan 2007 (in Spanish)
14
November
2007 El Salvador: Launched IX General Meeting of the Latin American and the Caribbean Environmental Funds Network (REDLAC) (Spanish)
14
November
2007 EBRD launches energy efficiency framework for Slovak Republic
14
November
2007 World Economic Forum and World Energy Council join forces to promote sustainable energy supply and use in Africa
14
November
2007 Bolivia: UN agencies to help La Paz set up early warning system against disasters
13
November
2007 Global Agreement on Mercury Pollution Focus of International Meeting
13
November
2007 USA: Midwest Greenhouse Gas Data Highlights Opportunities and Risks for Climate Change Policies
13
November
2007 Colombia: "We'll achieve it earlier than 2008" - the UN declared year of basic sanitation, says Minister for the Environment, Dwellings, and Territorial Development in Latinosan 2007 (in Spanish)
13
November
2007 Brazil: Executive Secretary of Ministry of Environment warns rich countries about the right use of biodiversity (in Portuguese)
13
November
2007 European Commission adopts a major extension of the Natura 2000 network
13
November
2007 Bioenergy growth must be carefully managed
12
November
2007 Peru: 130 more communities will have electric power in Pasco and Junin (in Spanish)
12
November
2007 Montenegro: EBRD support for Montenegrin regional water supply system
12
November
2007 USA: Feds Should Get Out of California's Way on Global Warming Rules for Cars:Statement of David Doniger, NRDC Climate Center Policy Director
12
November
2007 Chile should boost innovation to drive economic growth, says OECD
12
November
2007 Australian Government Funds Project to Replace Kerosene with Renewable Energy
12
November
2007 IMF Sees Continued Strong Growth, but also Heightened Policy Challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2008
09
November
2007 Indonesia to Ban CFCs and Methyl Bromide from 2008: Second Southeast Asian Country to Meet Obligations Ahead of Schedule
09
November
2007 New Panel must boost resource-efficient growth and innovation, UN Environment Programme says
09
November
2007 Colombia: Ministry of Environment, Dwellings and Territorial Development supports law project 'culture of zero garbage' (in Spanish)
09
November
2007 ADB Continues to Support Cook Islands Plan for Sustainable Infrastructure Development
09
November
2007 Brazil: To be launched Internet connection points for the Traditional and Indigenous Communities Monitoring and Environmental Education Network in Accre (in Portuguese)
09
November
2007 Spain: Valencia will host the 27th IPCC meeting for the approval of the Synthesis Report (in Spanish)
08
November
2007 New climate change alliance will benefit millions of world’s poor – UN agency
08
November
2007 IDB issues guarantee for Banco Indusval S.A. in first biofuel transaction under its Trade Finance Facilitation Program
08
November
2007 UNEP Brews Up Green Energy Revolution in Tea and Sugar Industries
08
November
2007 IDB approves $10 million for environmental management in Panama
08
November
2007 Mexico: Good Water Management key to fight poverty: Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (in Spanish)
08
November
2007 El Salvador: UNESCO declares two national reserves (in Spanish)
07
November
2007 Mexico: There is a need to plan cities with stricter standards, says Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (in Spanish)
07
November
2007 Peru: Ministry of Energy and Mining studies the possibility of bringing liquified gas to rural zones in the country (in Spanish)
07
November
2007 USA: Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Global Warming?
07
November
2007 Peru: 37.7% power generated with natural gas in September (in Spanish)
07
November
2007 The Next 10 Years are Critical - the World Energy Outlook Makes the Case for Stepping up Co-operation with China and India to Address Global Energy Challenges
07
November
2007 FAO forecasts continued high cereal prices
06
November
2007 ADB Continues Efforts to Address Climate Change, Engages Private-Sector Support
06
November
2007 On-Line Environment Science Service Hits the 100 Country Mark: Developing Nations Now Accessing Environmental Science Journals and Research Papers Worth $1.5 million
06
November
2007 Biofuelling Poverty – EU plans could be disastrous for poor people, warns Oxfam
06
November
2007 Most Would Pay Higher Energy Bills to Address Climate Change Says Global Poll
06
November
2007 Development and Climate Change: Will Climate Change Affect Development?
05
November
2007 USA: Bipartisan Climate Change Bill Approved in Landmark Senate Subcommittee Vote
05
November
2007 IDB approves $30 million for main highway in Honduras
05
November
2007 UN Environment Programme to Assess 300 Oil-Polluted Sites in Nigeria's Ogoniland
05
November
2007 ADB Assisting Pakistan Develop Energy Model to Meet Requirements
05
November
2007 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon to Visit Argentina, Chile and Brazil
26
October
2007 Protecting the Peruvian Amazon and its People From the Risks of Oil and Gas Development
26
October
2007 Spain: Government adjust the National Plan of Allocation of GHG emission rights (in Spanish)
26
October
2007 Emissions trading: European Commission announces linkage EU ETS with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
26
October
2007 IDB approves US$1.2 million for water resources management plan in the Mashcón and Chonta Watersheds in Peru
26
October
2007 Chile: Government delivers criteria guides to improve processing of wind and biomass energy projects (in Spanish)
26
October
2007 Planet's Tougher Problems Persist, UN Report Warns
25
October
2007 World Bank Forges Links with Socially Responsible Investors
25
October
2007 IDB approves $40 million for Honduras to upgrade Caribbean corridor highway
25
October
2007 "Greening" of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Impressive Says UN Environment Programme Report
25
October
2007 Peru: Government approves norm to promote efficient use of energy (in Spanish)
25
October
2007 UNEP highlights environmental threats in Latin America and the Caribbean (in Spanish)
24
October
2007 Emissions trading: European Commission adopts decision on Portugal's national allocation plan for 2008-2012
24
October
2007 Peru: There are 30 trillion of cubic feet of gas in zone near Camisea - Minister of Energy and Mines (in Spanish)
24
October
2007 USA: Bush Administration Waives Basic Public Health Laws
23
October
2007 IADB: Prioritized ranking of solutions to Latin America’s most pressing problems to be released
23
October
2007 Argentina: Secretariat of Environment and Development presents updated information on native forest (in Spanish)
22
October
2007 Who Will Take the Lead in Low-Carbon Dieting? - World Bank
22
October
2007 Air pollution: European Commission takes action over levels of sulphur dioxide and PM10 in member states
22
October
2007 Peru: Directorate of Electricity promotes the efficient use of energy in the National Day of Energy Saving (in Spanish)
22
October
2007 World Bank Group Raises Funding For Renewables, Energy Efficiency by 67 Percent
22
October
2007 Brazil: Information about Brazilian biodiversity is available in the site of the Ministry for the Environment (in Portuguese)
22
October
2007 Argentina: Investment commitment by industry to improve the environment (in Spanish)
19
October
2007 IDB Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Fund receives its first donor contribution from the United Kingdom
19
October
2007 USA: Senate Proposal Signals Positive Movement Toward Comprehensive Climate Legislation
19
October
2007 ADB Assisting in PRC's Water Pollution Management Project
19
October
2007 Antarctic ozone hole shrinking because of mild weather, not recovery: UN agency
19
October
2007 Colombia: Historical resources for national parks in 2008 (in Spanish)
19
October
2007 Mexico: Manglars conservation will allow community development says Environment and Natural Resources Secretary (in Spanish)
19
October
2007 Chile: Government launches Public-Private Table for environmental follow up (in Spanish)
18
October
2007 USA: Analyzing the Intersection of Climate Change and Energy Security
18
October
2007 Toxic releases down from North American industry leaders, increasing from other facilities
18
October
2007 European Commission proposes to protect fragile deep-water ecosystems on the high seas from bottom trawling
18
October
2007 Debt for Nature Agreement to Conserve Costa Rica's Forests
18
October
2007 USA: It Is Not Easy Being Green ... But Employees Value Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts
17
October
2007 Researchers examine world's potential to produce biodiesel
17
October
2007 Mexico: Battle against climate change oportunity to increase economic competitiveness (in Spanish)
17
October
2007 Spain:The House of Commons' Environment Commission approves the Natural Patrimony and Biodiversity (in Spanish)
17
October
2007 Waste water treatment: European Commission gives Luxembourg final warning, seeks clarifications from Belgium
17
October
2007 Peru: We want communities to benefit directly from mining activity, Minister of Energy and Mining (in Spanish)
16
October
2007 The Government of Canada, the City of London and Regional Municipalities HELPing Communities Increase Access to Drinking Water
16
October
2007 USA: The Heinz Center Releases 'A Survey of Climate Change Adaptation Planning'
15
October
2007 Guyana: World Bank Approves $3.8 Million to Protect Vulnerable Land
15
October
2007 Thousands of bloggers unite to issue call to save planet – UN
15
October
2007 The IEA Urges Governments to Mind the Energy Efficiency Gap
12
October
2007 Spain: 40 Spanish companies are part of the delegation in the official trip of the Minister of Environment to China (in Spanish)
12
October
2007 European Commission to help small and medium-sized companies become greener
12
October
2007 USA: Iowa Can Be National Model for Next-Generation Biofuels & Renewable Energy Development says report
12
October
2007 USA: Collaboration between NRDC and Industry Succeeds in Reauthorization of Pesticide Bill President Signs Landmark Public Health Bill into Law
12
October
2007 EBRD boosts drive for renewable energy with move into regional fund
12
October
2007 WBCSD welcomes decision to award Nobel Peace prize for efforts to combat climate change
11
October
2007 Disaster risk reduction has never been more pressing, says Ban Ki-moon
11
October
2007 Two New World Bank Carbon Facilities Will Help Fight Climate Change And Deforestation
10
October
2007 Canada: Healthy economy, healthy environment: CFIB members say it's possible to have both
09
October
2007 USA: Mayor Bloomberg and Nokia to Challenge New Yorkers to Properly Dispose of Unwanted Mobile Phones
09
October
2007 Viruses from tropical countries are moving to temperate zones
09
October
2007 Australia To Improve Energy Access in Pacific with € 907,000 Euro Contribution
09
October
2007 USA: Major Utility Agrees to Spend Over $4.5 Billion to Clean Up Coal Plants
09
October
2007 Peru: MIMDES will deliver a technical opinion on environmental studies on exploiting natural resources on indigeneous reserves (in Spanish)
09
October
2007 Colombia: Minambiente requires public agencies to change their regular light bulbs for fluorescent compact lamps (in Spanish)
08
October
2007 Call for more strategic approach to mountain development
08
October
2007 Tanzania: Community-managed Water Supply System Changes Lives
08
October
2007 Wheat prices hit record-high levels
08
October
2007 WRI: EPA Analysis of Federal Bills Omits Key Assumptions
08
October
2007 Japan: Germany Presents Investment Advantages at Renewable Energy 2007
08
October
2007 USA: Clean Air Watch Warns Big Polluters Are Trying to Shape Global Warming Legislation With Campaign Cash
03
October
2007 Mexico: Biofuels production must not risk food supply (in Spanish)
03
October
2007 GRI Readers’ Choice Awards: Who reads the thousands of sustainability reports that corporations release each year?
03
October
2007 Gore Says Markets are Key in Battle to Combat Climate Change
03
October
2007 Canadians Are Seeing Red over the Need for Greener Workplaces
03
October
2007 Europe stands firm on ambitious action to cut Aviation Emissions
03
October
2007 Competition for the Design and Delivery of Innovative Lighting Products in Africa
03
October
2007 Study: Growing more rice with less water
01
October
2007 Declaration on Cuenca de la Plata Wetlands within the frame of Wetlands Convention (in Spanish)
01
October
2007 USA: New Tool Offers an Inside Look at the Climate Change Impact of Buildings - Energy Star buildings release less carbon dioxide
01
October
2007 Davos Conference on Climate Change and Tourism
01
October
2007 Kick the Habit - World Environment Day 2008 to be Hosted by New Zealand with Focus on Fostering Low-Carbon Economies
01
October
2007 Costa Rica: Converting wood waste into pellets to reduce greenhouse gases
01
October
2007 USA: Pelosi Statement on President Bush's Remarks at Conference on Global Warming
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September
2007 USA: A New Analysis of the Energy Bill’s Climate Benefits
28
September
2007 Colombia: Ministerio del Medio Ambiente ambiente proposes compensation for water public services ineficiencies experienced by customers (in Spanish)
28
September
2007 EPA Report: Smog Thinner, Skies Healthier over Eastern U.S.
28
September
2007 USA: As Senate Nears Action on Farm Bill, Economic Study Shows Most States Would Benefit from Shifting Some Direct Payment Subsidies to Conservation Funding
28
September
2007 Canada: Taking The Lead In Renewable Energy
28
September
2007 Ecuador's Yasuni-ITT Proposal Recognized at the Clinton Global Initiative
27
September
2007 Inter-American Development Bank and Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen relationship to foster economic development
27
September
2007 At UN, Madagascar calls for ‘ecological partnership’ between Africa, rich States
27
September
2007 Peru: Mining companies will have to elaborate a behavior code (in Spanish)
27
September
2007 Bolivia calls for recovering natural resources to benefit the people (in Spanish)
27
September
2007 EBRD funds Lithuanian energy group E-Energija’s expansion to Ukraine
27
September
2007 Competition for oil and gas reserves heating up, says UN trade body
26
September
2007 High-Level Event on Climate Change with UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner (press conference)
26
September
2007 US Businesses Conflicted About Adopting Climate Change Practices says Pillsbury Survey
25
September
2007 Hungary Joins International Renewables Partnership
25
September
2007 Most severe drought in memory drastically reduces crops in Moldova, UN reports
25
September
2007 FT500 Companies Report Increased Use of Energy Efficiency to Combat Carbon Emissions
25
September
2007 President Lula of Brazil proposes ‘Rio + 20’ to follow on Earth Summit
25
September
2007 Market trends require stronger environmental performance by seafood industry
25
September
2007 Ecuador Takes Leadership Role on Climate Change
24
September
2007 Combating Climate Change Given Big Confidence Boost in Canada
24
September
2007 UN official says global climate change meeting should produce call for action
24
September
2007 USA: Compact, Mixed Use Development Essential for Reducing Carbon Emissions - APA report
24
September
2007 More grant funds for residential energy efficiency in multi-apartment buildings in Bulgaria
24
September
2007 Regulation key to greener buildings
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September
2007 USA: New Report Outlines Potential Environmental Pitfalls of Ethanol
21
September
2007 Estados Unidos: Energy Efficiency Plan Will Save Californians Billions, Says NRDC
21
September
2007 Peru: Diverse institutions join to work for sustainable development in the Peruvian Amazon(in Spanish)
21
September
2007 Colombia: Government is building institutions that will make the water sector sustainable affirms Minister of Environment, Dwellings and Territorial Development (in Spanish)
21
September
2007 UNESCO adds 23 new sites to global network of biosphere reserves
21
September
2007 Businesses must support emissions reduction, top UN official says
20
September
2007 More carbon credit finance for Bulgarian renewable energy projects
20
September
2007 World Bank Supports Improved Water Supply In Brazil’s Semi-Arid Northeast
20
September
2007 Universities could play a greater role in regional development, says OECD
20
September
2007 USA: Scrap Recycling Industry Looks at Current Benefits/Future of Climate Change Policy
19
September
2007 World Bank Supports Urban Development in Alexandria, Egypt
19
September
2007 Bangladesh: World Bank Supports Improving Water Management
19
September
2007 European Commission proposes a global alliance to help developing countries most affected by climate change
19
September
2007 Ecuador Congressman Presses Criminal Investigation of Chevron for Fraud in Environmental Clean-up, Amazon Coalition Says
19
September
2007 Business Leaders Call for Public Policies that Leverage Forest Carbon Cycle
18
September
2007 The Montreal Protocol and the Kyoto Protocol mutually supportive say top UN Officials
18
September
2007 Projects that improve efficiency of fossil fuels to receive boost – UN
18
September
2007 Carbon credits finance renewable energy project in Bulgaria
18
September
2007 IDB announces $3.5 million grant for binational ecosystem management on border between Costa Rica and Panama
17
September
2007 Brazil and Argentina Proposal will be debated in Montreal meeting (in Portuguese)
17
September
2007 ADB Upgrades Developing Asia's 2007 Growth Forecast to 8.3%
17
September
2007 USA: New Report Details Potential Devastation of Sea Level Rise
17
September
2007 Chile: Government strenghtens Efficient CFL Lightbulbs Access Plan (in Spanish)
17
September
2007 Dramatic changes in global meat production could increase risk of diseases
17
September
2007 Ozone Treaty's Role in Combating Climate Change Tops Environment Ministers Meeting in Canada
14
September
2007 World Bank Approves Loan to Rampur Hydropower Project
14
September
2007 More European Companies Switch to Green Power
14
September
2007 FAO and ECLAC struggle for sustainable use of bioenergy (in Spanish)
13
September
2007 Desertification, climate change combine to threaten development – Ban Ki-moon
13
September
2007 EU celebrates its 6th European Mobility Week: 'Streets for People'
13
September
2007 Ozone Treaty's Role in Combating Climate Change Tops Environment Ministers Meeting in Canada
13
September
2007 Chile: Minister for the Environment launches modern laboratory to measure ozono levels and ultraviolet radiation in Chile's Patagonia
13
September
2007 World Bank Calls For Greater Action At The Country Level Against Desertification
13
September
2007 Mexico proposes to privilege "second generation" biofuels production to OECD (in Spanish)
13
September
2007 Green Light for Vermont and California's Clean Car Standards
13
September
2007 Spain: Biofuels producers deny being the cause of cereal and food prices rise (in Spanish)
12
September
2007 Cleaning-up Obsolete Pesticides Across Africa: Stockpiles Programme Shows the Way
12
September
2007 World Bank Scales up Support for Water and Sanitation, Key Elements for Growth and Human Development in Mozambique
12
September
2007 Saif Al Islam Gadafi Launches The World's Largest Sustainable Region In Cyrene, Libya
12
September
2007 EBRD boosts Serbian agribusiness sector
12
September
2007 The European Commission suspends its decision to bring France before the European Court of Justice for a second time in a case concerning the pollution by nitrates of drinking water abstraction points in Brittany.
12
September
2007 APEC: Mexico participation focused on the National Strategy for Climate Change directions (in Spanish)
11
September
2007 IDB President Moreno calls for market-based solutions for providing basic services to low-income consumers
11
September
2007 Global plan of action for animal genetic resources adopted
11
September
2007 Gleneagles Dialog: Gabriel and Glos- We must mobilise technologies and investments for climate protection
10
September
2007 World Bank Group Launches New Initiative to 'Light Africa'
10
September
2007 Immediate action crucial to tackle affects of global warming, UN official warns
10
September
2007 Towards a Hemispheric Biofuels Market
10
September
2007 Waste Reduction is Top Environmental Concern for Manufacturers Globally
06
September
2007 Cooperation with civil society crucial to tackling climate change, UN officials say
06
September
2007 US$360 million IDB conditional credit line to Argentina to improve water supply and sanitation in small communities
06
September
2007 UN launches web portal to help cut global warming gas emissions
05
September
2007 OAS Department of Sustainable Development to hold sustainable energy meeting in Rio de Janeiro
05
September
2007 Panama Canal Expansion Breaks Ground
05
September
2007 Panama: Public Forums on the Environmental Assessment Studies for the expansion of the Panama Canal (in Spanish)
05
September
2007 Developing countries’ economic outlook positive for first time in three decades – UN
03
September
2007 Cars See First Carbon Emissions Rate Drop in Two Decades, But Overall Emissions Continue to Grow
03
September
2007 Report reveals large water saving potential in Europe
03
September
2007 Ministers of 22 countries will attend meeting in Rio to debate environmental gobernance (in Portuguese)
03
September
2007 World Economic Forum’s Global Growth@Risk report highlights the struggle for energy resources and pollution as a key threat to stability
31
August
2007 Technological dimensions are the key to export success for small and medium enterprises in Chile and Argentina, whereas, in Colombia, commercial factors are determinant
31
August
2007 Global trends in climate change and desertification - WMO
30
August
2007 Japan, ADB and Papua New Guinea Partner to Rehabilitate Key Highway System
30
August
2007 Renewable Energy Takes Centre Stage in Africa’s Development Efforts
30
August
2007 Chile: President Bachelet presents award to a women group developing a manufacturing ceramic water filter for domestic use project (in Spanish)
30
August
2007 Mexico: Sermanat and the Government of Nayarit State sign agreement for over $489 million (pesos) (in Spanish)
30
August
2007 First Satellite Observations Of Gas Flaring Show Countries, Companies Need To Step Up Efforts
30
August
2007 UN-backed carbon trading plan to cut greenhouse emissions moves closer to fruition
28
August
2007 Pioneering projects from Brazil, South Africa and Zimbabwe receive environmental "life-cycle" awards
28
August
2007 Antarctic ozone hole opens early this year but may not be as large – UN agency
25
August
2007 Major changes in invest flows crucial to address climate change – UN
25
August
2007 According to ECLAC report Latin America Should Promote Exports of Skilled Labour Intensive Services
23
August
2007 Colombian Government in South America Encourages Forest Investment Through Tax Incentives and Promotional Tours
22
August
2007 Citing Hurricane Dean, UN agency urges strengthening disaster early warning system
22
August
2007 World Resources Institute Continues on "Cutting Edge" of Green Building Design
22
August
2007 Mexico:Nature tourism must become a trigger for native communities development (in Spanish)
22
August
2007 Chile: Government will promote energy efficiency educational projects in the whole country (in Spanish)
16
August
2007 Environment Makes ’Quantum Leap’ in Middle East and North Africa
14
August
2007 IDB and WTO organize conference Mobilizing Aid for Trade: Focus Latin America and the Caribbean
14
August
2007 Mexico: In time to plant the 250 million trees during 2007 (in Spanish)
14
August
2007 IDB approved US$500,000 for preparation of Portais da Cidade Program in Porto Alegre, Brazil
14
August
2007 UN official sounds warning about worldwide supply of clean water
14
August
2007 IDB announces purchase of renewable energy for its headquarters
14
August
2007 Experts prepare for UN conference on global warming
10
August
2007 Guyana and IDB Sign US$900,000 technical cooperation agreement to finance studies for an IIRSA road program
10
August
2007 In face of devastating Asian floods disaster risk reduction is urgent priority – UN
10
August
2007 IDB approves US$1,155,000 grant for preparation of IIRSA road project in Bolivia
09
August
2007 Rockefeller Foundation Announces $70 Million Commitment to Climate Change Resilience
09
August
2007 Bangkok Declaration calls for coordinated action on environment and health
09
August
2007 IDB approves US$20 million for Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Fund
09
August
2007 New NanoMarkets Report Predicts $7.2 Billion Thin-Film Photovoltaics Market by 2015
08
August
2007 Climate change likely to increase risk of hunger
08
August
2007 More grant funds for EBRD-sponsored energy efficiency projects in Bulgaria
08
August
2007 Mexico advancing in its goal of planting 250 million trees during 2007 (in Spanish)
08
August
2007 UNICEF-backed programme provides Egyptians with cleaner water
07
August
2007 Canada: Council of the Federation meeting to focus on energy and climate change
07
August
2007 UHV: New Technology Promises to Help Deliver Future Energy Demands
07
August
2007 IDB, IICA, OAS, and Government of Guyana to promote renewable energy projects in the Caribbean
07
August
2007 IDB fund to promote geographical indications for agrifood exports in Central America
07
August
2007 WBCSD Launches Global Water Tool to Help Companies Manage Water Use
03
August
2007 Estados Unidos: San Diego Agrees to Estimated $1 Billion for Sewage System Improvements and Maintenance
03
August
2007 USA: Louisiana Forestry Association Earns SmartLogging Certification from Rainforest Alliance for Meeting Responsible Harvesting Standards
03
August
2007 IDB sponsors First High Level Bioenergy Seminar in the Caribbean
03
August
2007 Pelosi: America COMPETES Act Asserts America's Global Economic Leadership
03
August
2007 IDB approves $27 million loan to Panama for land management
02
August
2007 UN envoys voice new optimism in tackling climate change
02
August
2007 Billion Tree Campaign world record set by India in July 2007
02
August
2007 Pollution Amplifies Greenhouse Gas Warming Trends to Jeopardize Asian Water Supplies
02
August
2007 EPA's Actions on Health Risks of Nanomaterials Called 'Too Little, Too Late'
01
August
2007 Policy And Infrastructure Developments Spur Growth Of Chilean Environmental And Building Technologies Industry
01
August
2007 USA: House Energy Bill Will Help America Build a Sustainable Energy Future, Geothermal Industry Leader Says
01
August
2007 USA: Business, Farm, Labor, Environmental Leaders and Congressional Members Call for National Renewable Energy Policy as Vote Looms
01
August
2007 USA: USDA Praised for Not Releasing Millions of Acres From Conservation
01
August
2007 Chile: Minister of Environment highlights progress on the modernization of the environmental impact assessment system
01
August
2007 USA: 'Major Discovery' Primed To Unleash Solar Revolution: Scientists Mimic Essence Of Plants' Energy Storage System
01
August
2007 Argentina: World Bank Approves US$30 Million for Environmental Decontamination
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July
2007 In Latin America 35% Children and Adolescents Lack Access to Drinking Water and Sanitation
31
July
2007 United States border wall will affect ecosystems shared with Mexico (in Spanish)
31
July
2007 USA: Builder Cites Benefits of Green Building
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July
2007 UN Secretary-General issues strong call for action to combat climate change
30
July
2007 New Songdo in Korea Named as 'Green Urbanism' Pilot Project by U.S. Green Building Council
30
July
2007 Record temperatures increase fire danger in the Mediterranean
30
July
2007 Eco-Cities - Building Better Cities for the 21st Century
30
July
2007 IDB commits $3.3 million to prepare new infrastructure projects in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico and Paraguay
27
July
2007 Ghana’s Energy Sector to Receive US$210 Million from World Bank and Other Development Partners
27
July
2007 Opportunities for Climate Change Mitigation Under the Montreal Protocol
27
July
2007 Greater Aluminium Use Will Lower Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions Worldwide, New Study Confirms
27
July
2007 USA: Level Field Institute Begins Advertising Campaign on Fuel Economy Legislation
26
July
2007 ECA and UNEP to collaborate on the economic costs of climate change in Africa
25
July
2007 IDB approves US$120 million for biofuel project in Brazil
25
July
2007 USA: A Bipartisan Call for Clean Energy in Congressional Energy Bill
24
July
2007 Arquitectonica Designs Symbolic Gateway Tower to Reem Island, Abu Dhabi; architect going for LEED Certification
24
July
2007 J.D. Power and Associates Reports: As Hotels Focus on Environmentally Friendly Programs, Awareness Among Hotel Guests Lags
24
July
2007 Progress Energy Florida Awards Largest Incentive Yet for Energy Efficiency in New Housing Construction
24
July
2007 The Prem Rawat Foundation Helps Provide Clean Water for 40,000 Villagers in Ghana
24
July
2007 Value-added Services Critical in the South and East African Water and Wastewater Chemical Treatment Markets
18
July
2007 IDB announces $100 million loan to Chile for rural sanitation program
18
July
2007 China Grants Patent for ThermoEnergy's ThermoFuel Process
13
July
2007 International Initiative Gets Underway to Track Progress in Conserving Biodiversity
13
July
2007 Ground Breaking Report on Greater Mekong Countries Underlines Vital Role of Ecosystems and Natural Resources
11
July
2007 Making Responsible Paper Choices Easier than Ever
11
July
2007 The Inter-American Development Bank and the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States commit to closer cooperation
11
July
2007 More Than Half the World Is Now Urban, UN Report Says
11
July
2007 Increasing Freshwater Demand Increases Growth in Water Recycling and Reuse Systems Market
09
July
2007 Business Leaders Call for Climate Action
06
July
2007 USA: Oncor, EPA Collaborate on Energy Efficiency Program
06
July
2007 The Inter-American Development Bank and the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States will sign a letter of intent July 9
04
July
2007 World Bank Funds $155 Million for Environmentally-Sustainable Transport In Hanoi
04
July
2007 Standards Body Appeals for World's Experts to Help Harness Renewable Energy From Waves and Tides
04
July
2007 World Bank Credit Helps Ethiopia Expand Electricity for Rural Populations
04
July
2007 Canada's New Government Takes Final Steps on Historic $33 Billion Infrastructure Plan
04
July
2007 World Bank Approves US$500 Million for the Development of the Niger Basin Water Resources and Ecosystems
04
July
2007 Growing bio-fuel demand underpinning higher agriculture prices
03
July
2007 Nepal Renewable Energy Project to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
03
July
2007 China Closes Ozone Depleting Chemical Plants
02
July
2007 South Pacific Slated to Be the World Model for Clean, Renewable Energy
02
July
2007 IDB fund approves US$1 million for production chains in protected natural areas in Perú
30
June
2007 Argentina: World Bank Approves US$877 Million to Support the Country’s Development Program
30
June
2007 Issues in Science and Technology: Action Needed to Avert Global Water Crisis
30
June
2007 Mexico: World Bank Approves US$7.35 Million GEF Grant for National Protected Areas
30
June
2007 Uruguay: World Bank Approves US$50 Million to Expand and Upgrade Water and Sanitation Services
29
June
2007 San Francisco Giants and PG&E Cut Ribbon on AT&T Park Solar Energy Installation
28
June
2007 Speed, Scale of Urban Growth Will Require 'Revolution in Thinking', warns UNFPA
28
June
2007 IDB approves US$200 million for water resources reform program in Peru
27
June
2007 Philippines: $57-M Loan and Grant To Help Manage And Protect RP’s Environment And Natural Resources
27
June
2007 Canada: New regulations ensure safer practices for cargo vessels
27
June
2007 China: World Bank Loan to Improve Urban Environmental Management in Liaoning
27
June
2007 Future Markets for Renewables in Germany
27
June
2007 Brazil: World Bank Approves US$10 Million Grant for Environmental Conservation
27
June
2007 REEEP Disburses Euro 3.2 million for 35 New Clean Energy Projects
26
June
2007 Ethiopia Receives Assistance for Irrigation and Drainage Project
26
June
2007 FAO helping countries fight illegal fishing in Indian Ocean
26
June
2007 Clean Air Watch Warns of Windfall Profits to Global Warmers
26
June
2007 The West Told to Stop the Blame Game on Pollution at World Economic Forum on East Asia in Singapur
22
June
2007 Bringing mountain peoples together
22
June
2007 World Bank and Global Environment Facility Support Rural Development and Natural Heritage in Serbia
22
June
2007 Environmental Degradation Triggering Tensions and Conflict in Sudan
22
June
2007 Honduras: World Bank Approves US$39 Million for Water & Sanitation and Natural Disaster Mitigation
22
June
2007 US: Kerry, Snowe Secure Small Businesses Energy Efficiency Provisions in Energy Bill
20
June
2007 Investors Flock to Renewable Energy and Efficiency Technologies, Transactions Leap to Record $100 Billion in 2006
15
June
2007 Chile: World Bank Announces New Country Partnership Strategy and US$41.7 Million to Support Chile’s Infrastructure Agenda
15
June
2007 International Salmon Meetings Reinforce Accountability
15
June
2007 Africa’s Banks Starting to Rise to Challenge of Wider Environmental, Social and Governance Concerns
15
June
2007 Robust Growth in the South African Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Generates New Opportunities for Suppliers
14
June
2007 World Bank supports Integrated Ecosystem Management in the Jordan Rift Valley
14
June
2007 Farm animal diversity under threat
14
June
2007 Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa appoints Kofi Annan as its first chairman
14
June
2007 World Bank Outlines Cooperation with Montenegro, Approves Environmentally Sound Tourism Investment
14
June
2007 The Rainforest Alliance Joins with ForestWorld to Maximize Availability of FSC-Certified Wood to Use in Production of Furniture, Flooring and Decking in Bolivia
14
June
2007 In the VII IberoAmerican Environmental Ministers Forum, Minister Uriarte from Chile says: climate change and adequate management of water resources will be the major environmental challenges for the region (in Spanish)
13
June
2007 Finance, infrastructure, institutions crucial to making Africa more competitive
13
June
2007 Global Effort to Fight Energy Poverty in Africa is Launched at the World Economic Forum in Cape Town
12
June
2007 Colombia: World Bank Approves US$207 Million for Mass Transit
11
June
2007 Kazakhstan Drafts Renewable Energy Legislation
11
June
2007 Authorities Step Up Action against Illegal Loggers Threatening the Last Orang-Utans
11
June
2007 Launch of a major project to tackle drought in Morocco
11
June
2007 The next frontier in genetic research: under water
08
June
2007 IDB approves US$60 million loan for solid waste management in municipalities with tourism attractions in Argentina
08
June
2007 World Bank Welcomes G8 Leaders’ Renewed Commitment to Fight Climate Change
08
June
2007 UNEP Receives Award for Innovative Application of Technology
08
June
2007 Ban Ki-moon welcomes climate deal struck by world’s richest nations
08
June
2007 FAO warns of a continuous eroding of genetic resources for food and agricuture
07
June
2007 The Coca-Cola company pledges to replace the water it uses in its beverages and their production
07
June
2007 US: Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering Firms Enjoy Robust Growth, As the Largest Firms Outpace Others
07
June
2007 IDB approves $5 million loan for environmental management in Uruguay
07
June
2007 Food import bills reach a record high
05
June
2007 Ban Ki-moon calls for new thinking on solutions to climate change
05
June
2007 On the eve of the Group of Eight (G8) summit, UN agencies, partners call on wealthy nations to adopt emission targets
04
June
2007 Fast Melting Glaciers from Rising Temperatures Expose Millions in Himalaya to Devastating Floods and Water Shortages
04
June
2007 Melting Ice-A Hot Topic? New UNEP Report Shows Just How Hot It's Getting
01
June
2007 Nations Stand Strong Against Commercial Whaling at International Meeting
01
June
2007 First Ever Regional Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pool Up and Running in Time for 2007 Hurricane Season
01
June
2007 Pelosi: President's Announcement Fails to Respond to the Severity of Global Warming Crisis
01
June
2007 NASA Research Finds That Earth's Climate Is Approaching `Dangerous' Point
31
May
2007 Connections Between Poverty and Ecosystems Mapped in New Kenya Atlas
31
May
2007 G8 countries must act to keep global warming below 2° Celsius and pledge their share of $50bn to help poorest cope with impact says Oxfam
31
May
2007 2007 World Water Week Takes Place August 12-18
31
May
2007 Climate change the focus of upcoming UN conference with civil society groups
31
May
2007 APEC Energy Ministers Launch the Darwin Declaration
30
May
2007 World Bank Approves a Grant of US$296.7 million for the Development of Regional and Domestic Power Markets in Africa
30
May
2007 FAO panel supports trade restrictions to protect sawfish and eels
30
May
2007 Global Environment Facility Assists Moldova in Treating Soroca Municipal Wastewaters
30
May
2007 Green Star Algae Biodiesel Interest Expands Globally
30
May
2007 Energy Efficiency is Fastest, Cheapest, Easiest Way for G8 to Cut Emissions
29
May
2007 UN health agency urges completely smoke-free indoor environments
29
May
2007 Making Climate Change Work for Africa
29
May
2007 Joint effort to focus on conversion of non-food crops into renewable transportation fuels
28
May
2007 Fish feed scare highlights challenges of aquaculture boom
28
May
2007 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award Recipient is PUB the national water agency in Singapore for a holistic approach to water resources management
28
May
2007 Unilever, the World's Largest Tea Company, Commits to Rainforest Alliance Certification
28
May
2007 Water Resources Challenges Not Adequately Addressed
28
May
2007 Clean Construction Rule Could Save Thousands of Lives, Billions of Dollars, Experts Say
25
May
2007 UN treaty official sees ‘very encouraging signals’ on climate change
24
May
2007 USA: As Damage Mounts From Invasive Species, Congress Delays, Prompting Coalition to Endorse Shipping Moratorium in Great Lakes
24
May
2007 Report Lays Out Steps to Address 'The Next Industrial Revolution'
24
May
2007 Canadians Urge Government to Exercise Its Constitutional Responsibility
23
May
2007 Landmark Report Summarizing the Critical Role of Energy Technologies in Addressing Climate Change Released
23
May
2007 Commission on Sustainable Development – CSD15 Outcomes Regarding Sustainable Energy Announced at REEEP Side Event
22
May
2007 The 2010 Climate Change Challenge
18
May
2007 IDB releases results of a social and environmental audit and a pipeline integrity analysis of the Camisea Project in Peru
17
May
2007 UNEP and World Customs Organisation Begin Cooperation with Shanghai Centre of Customs Excellence Combating International Environmental Crime
16
May
2007 Launch of C40 large cities climate summit features mayoral panels on transport, water & energy - along with keynote luncheon address by mayor Michael Bloomberg
15
May
2007 Mayors, business leaders and environmental experts from the global cities gather in New York city for 2007 C40 large cities climate summit
15
May
2007 WRI Establishes First Business Case for Community Consent
03
May
2007 IDB approves US$87.8 million loan for hydroelectric project in Ecuador
03
May
2007 Meeting the food security challenge through organic agriculture
03
May
2007 Bolivia: Innovative Approach Will Reduce Emissions Affecting the Climate
02
May
2007 Uruguay: World Bank Approves US$26 Million to Promote Innovation and Improve Competitiveness
02
May
2007 Report Documents a Booming Carbon Market
01
May
2007 UN Engages Banks to Light Up Rural India
01
May
2007 UN adopts new International Agreement to protect world’s forests
01
May
2007 Ban Ki-moon names 3 prominent Special Envoys on Climate Change
01
May
2007 IDB approves US$250 million for Brazilian water utility Sabesp
01
May
2007 USA: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Environmental Defense Fund Announce First-of-Its-Kind “Green Portfolio” Partnership
27
April
2007 USA: Gov. Schwarzenegger Threatens to Sue EPA on Global Warming
27
April
2007 UN sustainable development meeting in search for balanced solutions
27
April
2007 USA: Peruvian Winner of 2007 Goldman Environmental Prize Calls for
27
April
2007 Brazilian, Chilean Leaders Close World Economic Forum On Latin
27
April
2007 EU: Environment - Liability Directive ensures polluters pay
26
April
2007 Chile, Brazil and Colombia Most Attractive in Latin America for Private Investment in Infrastructure
26
April
2007 Agriculture key player to stop degradation of vital ecosystems
26
April
2007 IDB approves partial credit guarantee in local currency to bank providing a loan to Brazilian private energy company
26
April
2007 World Economic Forum on Latin America Opens
25
April
2007 UN welcomes New York City’s ‘green initiative’
25
April
2007 Peru: World Bank Approves US$20 Million to Support Rural Development
24
April
2007 World Economic Forum On Latin America Opens Wednesday in Chile
23
April
2007 Goldman Prize Winners announced on Earth Day
23
April
2007 Calling for eco-efficiency at the IDB
20
April
2007 Shrimp scampi without the guilt
19
April
2007 IDB approves $400 million partial credit guarantee for Mexico toll road project
18
April
2007 UN opens session to negotiate new agreement on forests
18
April
2007 Report identifies key risks to continued rise of Latin America
16
April
2007 Canada Has No Intention of Negotiating Bulk Water Exports
16
April
2007 International Community To Step Up Action On Water And Sanitation Agenda
16
April
2007 Top experts to weigh impact of bioenergy
13
April
2007 UNEPs India Solar Loan Programme Wins Prestigious Energy Globe
13
April
2007 IDB to support feasibility studies on improving urban centers in Mexican cities
12
April
2007 Climate Proofing Africa Key Challenge for the Continent
12
April
2007 Adaptation to Climate Change Key Challenge for Arctic Peoples and Arctic Economy
12
April
2007 Europe set for warmer northern winters, hotter southern summers, widespread extinctions and worsening droughts and floods
12
April
2007 Millions at Risk of Hunger and Water Stress in Asia Unless Global Greenhouse Emissions Cut
11
April
2007 Climate Proofing North American Cities and Communities Key Challenge for 21st Century
10
April
2007 Climate Change Hits Hard on Latin America and the Caribbean
09
April
2007 Plan B budget for restoring the Earth
03
April
2007 Lenovo leaps to the top in Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics; ‘Double Standard’ Penalties to Sony, LGE
03
April
2007 IDB targets $3 billion in Private Sector Biofuel Projects
02
April
2007 US: Abrupt climate change far more common than previously thought
29
March
2007 Buildings Can Play a Key Role in Combating Climate Change
28
March
2007 World Bank Approves US$100 Million to Support Urban Transport in Argentina
28
March
2007 Denmark climbs to the top in the rankings of the World Economic Forum's Global Information technology Report 2006-2007
27
March
2007 Massive Diversion Of U.S. Grain To Fuel Cars Is Raising World Food Prices
27
March
2007 ECLAC Initiative: Public-Private Sector Cooperation in the Fight Against Desertification in Latin America
25
March
2007 Canada: Climate change tops insurance risk list: Ernst & Young
21
March
2007 New report calls for decisive, concerted, sustained actions to combat climate change
20
March
2007 European Investment Bank and World Bank Join Forces to Tackle Climate Change
20
March
2007 Japan, Korea, Spain to contribute US$8 million to IDB multidonor trust fund for disaster prevention
19
March
2007 Colombia: World Bank Approves US$194.8 Million to Support Safety Net Program and Basic Infrastructure Services
19
March
2007 Chile, IDB to establish fund for Central America and the Dominican Republic
19
March
2007 Chile: Creation of a Minister for the Environment will contribute to the development and growth of Chile (in Spanish)
19
March
2007 Future development and poverty reduction tied to gains in renewable energy, says IDB President
15
March
2007 IDB approves US$72 million loan to improve municipal management in Argentina
15
March
2007 IDB approves US$400,000 for preparation of new energy projects in Guatemala
14
March
2007 Tourism will contribute to solutions for global climate change and poverty
14
March
2007 MDBs, Business And Governments: Financing Clean Energy
14
March
2007 Development banks urge partnership with private sector on climate change and
14
March
2007 Global report cites progress in slowing forest losses
12
March
2007 Countries agree to strengthen controls in ports to combat illegal fishing
09
March
2007 World Bank Provides US$23.2 million for Caribbean Countries to Participate in Regional Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility
09
March
2007 Climate change initiative approved by the Inter-American Development Bank
08
March
2007 UN economic official stresses need for sustainable development at Asia conference
08
March
2007 Water Prices Rising Worldwide
08
March
2007 Mercury contamination of fish warrants worldwide public warning
07
March
2007 Released the World Economic Forum’s First Ever Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report
07
March
2007 Tapping Termite Technology for Green Gold Mining
05
March
2007 Concern over situation of high-seas fish species
05
March
2007 Greenpeace calls for urgent action on marine reserves at UN fisheries meeting
04
March
2007 World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Report highlights the importance of environmental sustainability
04
March
2007 First ever meeting of environment ministers from EU and Latin America and Caribbean countries held in Brussels
04
March
2007 Peru: Launched APEC meeting of Energy Work Group (in Spanish)
28
February
2007 Mexico, IDB to cooperate on infrastructure development
28
February
2007 IDB approves US$1.2 billion loan for road infrastructure in Northern Provinces of Argentina
27
February
2007 First Ever Regional Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pool For The Caribbean Receives Us$47 Million From Donors
27
February
2007 CITES to Release Recommendations for Amending Wildlife Trade Rules
20
February
2007 Making every drop count
12
February
2007 Tire Company CEOs Push Ahead with Global Research Program on Potential Environmental and Health Issues
09
February
2007 IDB to promote biofuel production and SME competitiveness in Central America
08
February
2007 IDB announces grants under the Initiative for the Promotion of Regional Public Goods
08
February
2007 Greenpeace exposes large-scale illegal codlaundering in the Netherlands
08
February
2007 High-Tech industry contaminating rivers and underground water in Asia and Mexico
02
February
2007 Evidence of Human-caused Global Warming “Unequivocal”, says IPCC
02
February
2007 Global Assurance Group To Advance Mandate Of The Energy Efficiency In Buildings (EEB) Project
01
February
2007 US$1.5 billion IDB conditional credit line to Argentina to improve informal neighborhoods
01
February
2007 IDB approved US$240 million loan for water infrastructure in Northern Provinces of Argentina
30
January
2007 IDB approved more than US$2 million to prepare new infrastructure projects
29
January
2007 European Policy Makers Welcome Clean Energy Search Engine
25
January
2007 Launch of a comprehensive global energy strategy sets out a blueprint for tackling climate change
25
January
2007 World Resources Institute Joins Business and Environmental Leaders to Offer U.S. Climate Change Policy Recommendations
24
January
2007 Inter American Investment Corporation launchs FINPYME Program in Central America and Dominican Republic
22
January
2007 New measures to protect Mediterranean fish stocks
18
January
2007 IDB fund creates clean energy markets cluster
17
January
2007 Expert on Environmental Transparency of Governments Joins the World Resources Institute
17
January
2007 IDB technical cooperation will support program to improve efficiency of Rio de Janeiro State Water and Sewerage Company
22
December
2006 IDB approves $586 million in financing to improve Peru’s national roads network
22
December
2006 FAO welcomes UN Resolution on International Year of Natural Fibres 2009
20
December
2006 Uruguay will promote strategic tourist destinations with program financed by US$5 million IDB loan
20
December
2006 IDB establishes multidonor disaster prevention trust fund
20
December
2006 MIF approves grants to support Jesuit missions and rural producers in Bolivia
20
December
2006 FAO encourages early withdrawal of highly toxic pesticides
19
December
2006 IDB approves $20 million loan to Costa Rica for sustainable tourism in protected wilderness areas
19
December
2006 IDB President promotes development through ethanol
18
December
2006 World Bank Lends To Support Forestry Development In China
15
December
2006 IDB approves $30 million loan for sustainable development program for conservation of Guatemala's Mayan Biosphere Reserve
15
December
2006 Globalization of livestock markets biggest single factor in erosion of farm animal diversity
14
December
2006 SEBRAE will receive US$2.1 million for sustainable development of wood and furniture supply chain in Brazil’s Amazon Region
14
December
2006 World Economic Forum on Latin America will meet in Chile in April 2007
14
December
2006 Oil Producing Countries, Companies Need to Step up Efforts in Reducing Gas Flaring
14
December
2006 IDB approves US$220 million conditional credit line for Uruguay
13
December
2006 Growth Prospects Are Strong, but Social, Environmental Pressures from Globalization Need More Attention
13
December
2006 IDB approves US$134 million loan for paving of integration corridors in Paraguay
12
December
2006 Human -caused Pollution Damaging Prized Central American Reefs WRI analysis maps sources in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico
11
December
2006 IDB approves $1 million financing for Public-Private Partnerships for infrastructure in Brazil
11
December
2006 World Economic Forum on Latin America:The Power of a Positive Regional Agenda, Santiago de Chile, 25-26 April 2007
11
December
2006 Global alliance needed to defend mountains
07
December
2006 REEEP Introduces Quality Benchmark for Carbon Offset Markets
07
December
2006 What Works and What Doesn’t in Port Modernization
06
December
2006 Electronic Companies Race for Top Spot in Greenpeace Guide to Greener
06
December
2006 IDB approves $18.1 million soft loan to Haiti for electricity services in Port-au-Prince
06
December
2006 Fortune 500 companies embrace renewable energy to combat global warming
06
December
2006 Report Finds That Years of Planning and Proper Site Review Pays Off in Denmark Offshore Wind Energy Development
06
December
2006 IDB approves US$80 million loan to private company in Brazil for electricity distribution in the state of Tocantins
28
November
2006 Biggest rice exporters say no to GE as new US contamination found in the Philippines
23
November
2006 IDB approves $400 million loan for an integrated coke and cogeneration energy project in Brazil
23
November
2006 IDB approves $1.28 million grant for studies on irrigation works in Peru
23
November
2006 Biggest Russian food and feed importers adopt GE free policy
21
November
2006 Business must adapt to realities of Earth's ecosystems, warns new publication
20
November
2006 IDB Conference on Sustainable Energy and Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean Nov. 28-29
20
November
2006 Mexico City Bus Rapid Transit System Celebrates 100 Millionth Passenger: Innovative system cuts travel times and exposure to pollution
17
November
2006 The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) calls for policies for clean energy
17
November
2006 National Grid again tops energy and utilities sector environmental and social reporting
17
November
2006 IDB approves $ 3.84 million loan for coastal zone management master plan in Bahamas
16
November
2006 IDB approves $70 million for environmental sanitation program in Ecuador
15
November
2006 Mega infrastructure projects for Mesoamerica presented in Guatemala
15
November
2006 IDB offers support for transparency in mega infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean
13
November
2006 MIF grants totalling $1.8 million will promote tourism to missions in Guaraní World in Paraguay
13
November
2006 United Kingdom: REEEP and CO2e Facilitate First Ever Carbon Offsets Transaction for Annual UK Government Air Travel
10
November
2006 IDB fund to promote networks of ethnic enterprises in Honduran tourism industry
10
November
2006 ECLAC Regional Seminar : Experts discuss the challenges to follow up the Millenium Development Goals (in Spanish)
09
November
2006 A $31.5 million IDB loan will foster modernization of agricultural support management in Paraguay
09
November
2006 Carbon Intensity Targets Can Be Effective Tools for Reducing Emissions, Says New WRI Report
09
November
2006 Exploding U.S. Grain Demand For Automotive Fuel Threatens World Food Security And Political Stability
08
November
2006 WBCSD outlines key elements for future climate framework
08
November
2006 UNEP Launches Campaign to Plant a Billion Trees
08
November
2006 IDB to hold conference on sustainable energy climate change mitigation in Latin America and the Caribbean Nov. 28-29
07
November
2006 IDB, ETHOS and FIEB will hold the IV Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility: Good Business for All in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, Dec 10-12
06
November
2006 Greenpeace today issued an urgent call to Governments attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Nairobi
06
November
2006 New Report Underlines Africa’s Vulnerability to Climate Change.
06
November
2006 2007 to be fourth year of sustained growth for Tourism - UNWTO
02
November
2006 Mexico: Setting up a Business Council for Forestry sector (in Spanish)
01
November
2006 Developing World To Receive Access to Critical Global Environmental Research
01
November
2006 MIF $1 million grant will support stronger wine tourism brand in Argentina
01
November
2006 The IDB approves $1,300,000 grant for regional infrastructure project in Colombia
01
November
2006 IDB approves $49.5 million to Nicaragua for highway to promote regional integration
26
October
2006 The world’s natural ecosystems are being degraded at a rate unprecedented in human history, according to a report released today by WWF, the global conservation organization.
26
October
2006 World Bank Advises Better Forest Governance And Use of Carbon Markets to Save Tropical Forests
24
October
2006 Civil Society Regional Consultations Take Off in Geneva
20
October
2006 FAO highlights importance of family agriculture for sustainable development
20
October
2006 Civil Society Partners Around the World Discuss Environmental Agenda
20
October
2006 Further Rise in Number of Marine ‘Dead Zones’
19
October
2006 USA: New EPA Fuel Economy Guide Shows the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
19
October
2006 Curbing Coastal Pollution Aids Recovery of Heat-Stressed Corals
19
October
2006 Mexico: Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources stated that tourism development is compatible with mangrove protection (in Spanish)
19
October
2006 Canada: Ontario Legislature Passes Clean Water Act - "Protecting Drinking Water Sources Will Benefit All Ontarians"
18
October
2006 Integrated Water Management Key to Cleaning-up Oceans
18
October
2006 WRI introduces five easy steps for offices and stores to acquire renewable energy
13
October
2006 IDB approves $800 million lending facility to Brazil to finance Procidades Program for Municipal Development
13
October
2006 US: Study says "put a tag on environmental services"
13
October
2006 IDB approves $30 million loan to Panama for rural electrification program
12
October
2006 Microbial "blueprint" may unlock mysteries of wastewater treatment
11
October
2006 New diesel fuel hitting pumps nationwide on October 15 cuts pollution, enables new low-emission engine technology
10
October
2006 Presentan Semanart y SEP estrategia de Educación Ambiental
09
October
2006 The power of partnership: Solar Chill
09
October
2006 Insurance companies warm to climate change
08
October
2006 USA: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) urges Texas firm to abandon plans to expand coal use
08
October
2006 USA:Court of Appeal affirms power of water board to require cities to clean up coastal waters
08
October
2006 SolarChill vaccine fridge wins environmental pioneer award
07
October
2006 Concern over oceans despite receding oil & chemical threats
07
October
2006 Carrots & sticks for better corporate sustainability reporting
07
October
2006 Inter-American Investment Corporation hosts workshop on initiative to develop improved certified emissions reduction sale agreement template
07
October
2006 Mexico: World Bank approves $49.35 million for solar thermal energy
07
October
2006 Rising tide of sewage threatens world’s oceans, endangering human health, wildlife – UN
05
October
2006 United Kingdom denies intention of creating an international fund to finance the purchase of land in the Amazon (in Portuguese)
05
October
2006 CITES - The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - puts ivory sales on hold
05
October
2006 Chrysotile asbestos to be added to trade “Watch List” ?
05
October
2006 Mexico and United Kingdom in dialog about sustainable development (in Spanish)
05
October
2006 Actress Sigourney Weaver stands with conservation organizations and ambassadors calling for a moratorium on high seas bottom-trawling
04
October
2006 IDB approves $30 million to Nicaragua for potable water and sanitation
04
October
2006 IDB approves $30 million soft loan for housing in Honduras
04
October
2006 IDB approves $70 million for road infrastructure in Panama
02
October
2006 United Nations team begins country-wide study of potential environmental hot spots
29
September
2006 Combatants of Global Desertification Win Key Environment Prize
29
September
2006 Mexico set bases for environmental policy ensuring a sustainable development for oceans and coastal (in Spanish)
29
September
2006 UNICEF report on water and sanitation says progress made
27
September
2006 Switzerland, Finland and Sweden take the lead in the rankings of the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Index, but US drops
26
September
2006 IDB Fund approves $1.9 million grant to strengthen competitiveness clusters in province of Santa Fe, Argentina
22
September
2006 Leaders Press for Funds to Boost Urban Life in Africa
22
September
2006 IDB approves $15 million for rural water and sanitation in Haiti
22
September
2006 Industrial chemicals such as pesticides, PCBs and flame retardants have been found in many food dishes in Europe, including fish
22
September
2006 IDB fund approves $1,100,000 to support environmentally integrated production in southern Bahia, Brazil
21
September
2006 IDB fund approves $1,100,000 to support environmentally integrated production in southern Bahia, Brazil
21
September
2006 IDB fund approves $1 million grant to improve competitiveness of agri-food chains in Central Valley of Tarija, Bolivia
21
September
2006 IDB approves US$1.08 million grant for road program in Colombia
20
September
2006 Wind Power key to fight Climate Change
20
September
2006 Mexico: Sermanat develops portal with environmental information by electoral district ( in Spanish)
19
September
2006 Mexico publishes its first national air emissions inventory
18
September
2006 World Bank: Weak Forest Governance Costs Us$15 Billion A Year
13
September
2006 Millions of Volunteers to Clean Up the World’s Iconic Sites
13
September
2006 The loss of biodiversity could undermine the achievement of the MDGs
13
September
2006 UN Food Agency Director-General calls for ‘Green Revolution’ to feed world
12
September
2006 Global growth wisdom as China business summit 2006 ends
12
September
2006 IDB launches US$20 million fund to support infrastructure project preparation
12
September
2006 US illegal GE rice contamination spreads further into Europe
08
September
2006 IDB approves $50 million to Argentina in first multilateral loan to develop a satellite system for applications based on earth observation
08
September
2006 IDB participates in Forum on Energy and the Competitiveness of the Caribbean
06
September
2006 Two billion homes could be free from escalating electricity costs
06
September
2006 Comprehensive study explores problems and challenges of metropolitan governance
05
September
2006 World Economic Forum's 26th China Business Summit opens in Beijing this Sunday
05
September
2006 Zero net energy building project recruits nine more international companies
03
September
2006 USA: Powerful Coalition Petitions Supreme Court to Order EPA to Obey the Law
28
August
2006 Mexico and USA reaffirm colaboration on climate change matters ( in Spanish)
28
August
2006 USA: One Year After Katrina, Government Gets D+ Grade for Efforts to Restore Louisiana’s Natural Hurricane Buffer: Wetlands
25
August
2006 Ranking Shows No Green Electronics On The Market
23
August
2006 Developing Cities Climb on Board for Sustainable Public Transport
17
August
2006 IDB approves $1.2 million technical cooperation for sustainable development plan for upper Uruguay River region in Brazil
17
August
2006 IDB Fund approves grant to Fundación Chile to foster access to clean energy markets
17
August
2006 Clean up strategy for oiled Lebanese coast given green light
16
August
2006 Business in the World of Water: The WBCSD unveils its water scenarios project
12
August
2006 IDB Fund approves grant to Brazilian NGO to create alternative market opportunities in rural areas of Tocantins
09
August
2006 IDB approves $27 million loan to Panama for sustainable development in Chiriquí province
08
August
2006 EPA continues to allow tons of mercury pollution from cement kilns
08
August
2006 Shrimp fishermen get a taste for environment-friendly trawling
31
July
2006 UN Environment-Backed Pollution Centre Responding to Requests from Lebanon over Oil Slick Emergency
31
July
2006 Toxic releases by industry down in North America
25
July
2006 World Bank Approves US$111 Million to Support Water Supply and Sanitation, Education, and Rural Roads in Ecuador
23
July
2006 London 2012’s One Planet Olympics Policy Approved
23
July
2006 Environmentally-friendly computers hit the market
23
July
2006 USA: Sundance Channel will launch Sundance Channel Green, a weekly primetime destination block focusing on environmental topics, in early 2007
14
July
2006 Focus on Global Warming and Air Quality in Latin America New Clean Air Institute Established
11
July
2006 “China’s Power Sector Reforms: Where to Next?”—Setting near-term priorities to build a market-based sector
11
July
2006 Senior Legislators From The G8, European Parliament And “Plus Five Countries” Urge G8 Heads Of State To Advance Energy And Climate Security Agenda
06
July
2006 Environment Among 2006 FIFA World Cup Winners
06
July
2006 Brazil: Environment Minister explains Brazil's position on recapped tires at WTO meeting (in Portuguese)
06
July
2006 Developing countries shaping future of world agriculture trade
06
July
2006 USA: Court Rejects EPA Appeal to Resurrect Clean Air Act Loophole
04
July
2006 NGO leaders take it to Putin
29
June
2006 USA: Hybrid Technology Takes Giant Leap into Commercial Vehicles - EPA Unveils UPS Delivery Truck with 60 to 70% Higher Fuel Economy
29
June
2006 IEA commends Danish energy efficiency but advises more focus on efficient transport, cost-effectiveness and market concentration
29
June
2006 Central Africa's First Debt-for-Nature Swap Invests $25 Million for Tropical Forest Conservation in Cameroon
29
June
2006 IDB approves $61,250,000 for water and sanitation in Ecuador
26
June
2006 Canada: Ontario and Quebec Pledge to Cooperate on Air Pollution, Smog and Climate Change: Ministers of Environment sign an agreement to protect the environment
20
June
2006 Action Urged to Avoid Deep Trouble in the Deep Seas
20
June
2006 FAO: Wetland ecosystems conservation is essential
20
June
2006 Burying Urban Myths on Environment & Development
19
June
2006 16 fashion designers link up with Greenpeace to lobby EU for
15
June
2006 Mexico and USA broaden environmental cooperation (in Spanish)
15
June
2006 IDB approves $118.1 million for power transmission project in Brazil
15
June
2006 Marine Reserves in the Mediterranean now, or it'll be too late, says new Greenpeace report
15
June
2006 UNEP Welcomes Achim Steiner as Executive Director
14
June
2006 Latin America needs microeconomic reforms to expand its middle class, Bill Clinton says
14
June
2006 Brazil: New park in the Amazon receives environmentalists expedition (in Portuguese)
14
June
2006 Strong backing for treaty on plant genetic resources for agriculture
13
June
2006 IDB and Brazilian companies sign $331.4 million in financing for for electricity distribution in Pará and Mato Grosso
13
June
2006 Mexico: Environmental policy must warrant preferently the development of communities (in Spanish)
12
June
2006 IADB fund approves donation for community rural tourism in Costa Rica (in Spanish)
07
June
2006 Corporate climate investments highlighted, analysis tool released by World Resources Institute
07
June
2006 Argentina Joins International Energy Partnership
07
June
2006 Hawaii Geothermal Energy - Clean, Stable, Always Available
06
June
2006 IDB launches initiative to generate economic opportunities for majority in Latin America and the Caribbean
06
June
2006 Brazil: Agreement makes possible sustainable tourism in conservation areas and national parks (in Portuguese)
06
June
2006 USA: Environmental Defense, Transportation Groups Call for Public-Private Partnerships to Cut Congestion and Protect Environment
05
June
2006 New UNEP Guide on environmentally friendly desert tourism launched on World Environment Day
05
June
2006 On World Environment Day–World Bank Group Goes Carbon Neutral
05
June
2006 Brazil: Federal government's package of sustainable measures on World Environment Day (in Portuguese)
02
June
2006 Brazil: Environment Ministry launches publications portraying experiences with dissemination of agro-forestry practices in Recife, Pernambuco (in Portuguese)
02
June
2006 Enforcing Environmental Agreements
31
May
2006 Fighting Climate Change through Energy Efficiency
29
May
2006 USA: Engineering markets continue rebound with greater than 10 percent growth rate in 2005
29
May
2006 Mexico: Renewable energy indispensable tool for rural development (in Spanish)
26
May
2006 IDB to present new development initiative for Latin America
23
May
2006 Brazil wants advancements in the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (in Portuguese)
23
May
2006 Annan calls for ‘decisive action’ to protect planet against ecological degradation
23
May
2006 Carbon Expo 2006: In spite of EU volatility, experts conclude that CO2 market is maturing
18
May
2006 Brazil: Agenda 21 carries out seminars in Bahia this week (in Portuguese)
18
May
2006 Canada: Info-Smog Now Serving 7.2 Million Quebeckers all Year Round
18
May
2006 Brazil: Study provides data about sustainable tourism in the Amazon (in Portuguese)
18
May
2006 Brazil: Ministry of Environment participates in talks on climate change (in Portuguese)
18
May
2006 UN agencies amass more goals ahead of soccer World Cup
18
May
2006 UN-sponsored efforts to combat climate change move to next level
16
May
2006 Record cereal production forecast in 2007 but supply/demand situation to remain tight
11
May
2006 IDB approves $30 million for highway rehabilitation program in State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
11
May
2006 Industry Progress towards Sustainable Development
10
May
2006 “Little Green Data Book 2006”: Launched at United Nations, with a focus on energy and climate change
10
May
2006 World Bank’s Development Marketplace Awards US$5 Million To Innovative Water, Sanitation And Energy Projects
10
May
2006 IDB approves $18 million for solid waste management in Guyana
10
May
2006 “State Of The Carbon Market 2006”: Carbon market shows dramatic growth amid concerns for future stability
09
May
2006 BASF best in chemical sector sustainability reporting
05
May
2006 Day of Business and Industry at UNCSD 14: Acting for a sustainable energy future
04
May
2006 International Energy Partnership Expands into South East Asia
03
May
2006 UN Secretary-General Launches “Principles for Responsible Investment”
03
May
2006 National Plans for Eliminating 12 Extremely Hazardous Chemicals
03
May
2006 Concern at vanishing bananas: FAO urges search for wild banana species
03
May
2006 Eight Organizations in NY/NJ Step Up To Cut Down Lead, Mercury and PCBs in Their Waste
01
May
2006 US: 8 Facilities in the Southeast Commit to Environmental Improvements Beyond Regulatory Requirements
01
May
2006 Environment Canada Announces Actions to Reduce Pollution from Base Metals Smelters
01
May
2006 Canada: Government Of Ontario Invests In Helping Well Owners Keep Drinking Water Safe And Clean
01
May
2006 Mexico has just developed a national strategy to deal adequately with waste (in Spanish)
01
May
2006 Brazil sends FAO its ratification of the Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources (in Portuguese)
01
May
2006 UN official urges action on pact banning hazardous chemicals
28
April
2006 IDB starts $10 million disaster prevention fund
28
April
2006 Sustainability report scores released for electronics, semiconductor, and peripherals sectors
28
April
2006 Indonesia joins partnership to improve environmental governance, public access to information
26
April
2006 Launch of a new version of FAO GeoNetwork Spatial data sharing among UN agencies
26
April
2006 Canada: Ontario Government mows down pollution
26
April
2006 FAO sees major shift to bioenergy
25
April
2006 IDB establishes fund for infrastructure project preparation
25
April
2006 World Bank: Over 150 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas Flared Annually
25
April
2006 Clean Energy And Development
21
April
2006 US: Greening the tax code - a joint WRI-Brookings Institution policy brief outlines tax reforms that would raise revenue and improve the environment
18
April
2006 Hungary Helps Protect The Danube River
18
April
2006 IDB to hold business seminar on infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean
12
April
2006 Restoration of Wetlands Key to Reducing Future Threats of Avian Flu
12
April
2006 Brazil: New fridges reduce bills and polluting gases in the atmosphere (in Portuguese)
11
April
2006 World Bank Approves $20.4 Million for Environment in Colombia
10
April
2006 US: Legal Storm Gathers over Unlawful Wood Imports
10
April
2006 Latin America poised to lead global development of biofuels
05
April
2006 Latin America must restore levels of investments in infrastructure to gain competitiveness, experts say
05
April
2006 Ozone-Friendly Agricultural Products - Goal of New Global Initiative
05
April
2006 China, Thailand, Vietnam and FAO Receive US$7 Million For Livestock Waste Management in East Asia Project
05
April
2006 Mediterranean Threatened by Development Pressures, says Blue Plan Report
31
March
2006 Greenpeace calls the Summit for Life on Earth a failure
31
March
2006 Mexico: World Bank Approves $60 Million For Environmental Services
31
March
2006 Mexico's tourism sector is example of recovery after natural disasters, says the World Tourism Organization (in Spanish)
31
March
2006 World’s first environmental broadband TV channel ‘green.tv’ launches today
29
March
2006 Top global companies join with WBCSD to make energy self-sufficient buildings a reality
29
March
2006 Mexico supports the creation of an international regulatory frame related to access to genetic resources (in Spanish)
29
March
2006 Mercosur will have a biodiversity strategy (in Portuguese)
28
March
2006 Maps Show Diverse, Widespread Human Pressures on Brazilian Amazon Forests
28
March
2006 From the Serengeti to Austin Texas—Watching Wildlife is Bringing in the Bucks
27
March
2006 Soil Biodiversity Key to Environmentally Friendly Agriculture
27
March
2006 Avian Flu May Prove Big Threat to Biological Diversity
27
March
2006 Europe: CAP needs to be more targeted for better environmental effectiveness
27
March
2006 EPA awards University of Arizona $1.7 million for U.S.-Mexico environmental science center
27
March
2006 Canada and IDB to promote renewable energy and carbon finance projects in Latin America and the Caribbean
21
March
2006 Global International Waters Assessment Report Launched
20
March
2006 World Bank Calls For Increased Efforts To Reach Water Security
20
March
2006 Conserving Biological Diversity Becomes a Sacred Quest
20
March
2006 World Bank Report: Water Utility Subsidies Benefit The ‘Haves’, Not The ‘Have Nots’
20
March
2006 Right to Water : how to go from concept to implementation - Launch of a new report
15
March
2006 Water: A Crisis of Governance
14
March
2006 Seminar on technological innovation and competitiveness opens on March 29 a series of events in Brazil prior to IDB’s 47th Annual Meeting
10
March
2006 MIF supports tourism development in Mexico’s Tequila region
07
March
2006 Peru: World Bank Approves $60 Million for Rural Electrification
06
March
2006 World Bank Approves $80 Million for Colombia to Reduce Vulnerability to Natural Disasters
03
March
2006 IDB approves $45 million for sanitation in Panama
02
March
2006 IDB approves $1.5 million for studies on hydrocarbon fuels markets integration and oil refinery in Central America
02
March
2006 Lessons Learned from the Winter Olympics
02
March
2006 Trading forest products can help make poverty history
28
February
2006 World Bank Approves $40 Million for Solid Waste Management in Argentina
27
February
2006 FuelCell Energy Selected by U.S. Department of Energy to Develop a Coal-Based Multi-Megawatt Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System
27
February
2006 Greenpeace exhorts governments to stop pirate fishing
24
February
2006 Spain: Barcelona Municipal Government will install ten new photovoltaic plants in municipal facilities (in Spanish)
24
February
2006 Brazil, IDB sign $9 million for ecotourism and memorandums of understanding to improve highways and productive systems in State of São Paulo
24
February
2006 Spain: Barcelona Municipal Government has approved today a new Solar Thermal Bylaw (in Spanish)
23
February
2006 REEEP Announces Latin American Regional Sustainable Energy Policy Development Forum
23
February
2006 As Amazon's tree line recedes, malaria-wielding mosquitoes buzz in
22
February
2006 Mexican Industry Taking Voluntary Action against Climate Change - Government Gives Public Recognition
21
February
2006 WBCSD raises debate on business role
21
February
2006 UNEP launches Green Building Initiative
10
February
2006 Greenpeace dismisses WTO ruling and predicts Europe will stay closed to GMOs
10
February
2006 Spain: General Secretary for Pollution Prevention and Climate Change, Ministry for the Environment says that Spain must modify its energy model (in Spanish)
09
February
2006 Energy Efficiency: The Antidote to the Energy Crisis
06
February
2006 Environmentally Sound Technology Fair Offers Innovative Solutions
06
February
2006 High Seas Task Force Ministers Announce Joint Initiatives to Tackle Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
03
February
2006 IDB approves $60 million guarantee to finance improvements on Peruvian road corridor
02
February
2006 Countries Urged to Expand Use of Efficient Energy, Address Challenges of Climate Change
01
February
2006 Chile: 33 industrial facilities will have to comply with Regulation on Industrial Liquid Waste and Groundwater (in Spanish)
29
January
2006 Worldwide Glacier Melting Underlined in New Report
24
January
2006 Economic Case for Conservation of Corals and Mangroves Made in New UN Environment Report
20
January
2006 IDB approves new environment and safeguards compliance policy
20
January
2006 Brazil, IDB sign $140 million loan for social and environmental program for Manaus in the state of Amazonas
10
January
2006 Global Risks 2007 Report highlights new ways to address global risks
03
January
2006 Sustainable Enterprise in Brazil: An investor forum in Sao Paulo highlights four companies that are leading the charge on sustainable development
02
January
2006 USA: New Requirements Proposed for Lead-Based Paint Work
26
December
2005 According to ECLAC: Oil billing doubles between 2002 and 2005 in some Central American countries (in Spanish)
19
December
2005 Governments Take Forward Fight to Save Ozone Layer
15
December
2005 $25 million IDB loan will finance urban rehabilitation and development of Valparaíso, Chile
15
December
2005 IDB approves $331.4 million for two private companies in Brazil for electricity distribution in the states of Pará and Mato Grosso
15
December
2005
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