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REEEP 27  January  2010 Chile promotes sustainable development of its forest resources with IDB assistance 27  January  2010 ECLAC and IDB collaborate in studies of the economics of climate change in South America 27  January  2010 Top emerging nations pledge climate aid for poor states 12  January  2010 GEF Awards US$5.38 Million Grant to Mexico 12  January  2010 Brazil: US$8.5 Million GEF Grant to Reduce Transport-Related Urban Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions 12  January  2010 Chile: President Bachelet has sent a constitutional reform of water to the Chilean Congress 12  January  2010 Latin America Should Seek New Sources of Growth for a Sustainable Recovery - Secretary-General of the OECD 12  January  2010 Canada: Combatting climate change by investing in cleantech 12  January  2010 Un estímulo a la diversidad biológica puede impulsar la Economía Global - PNUMA 19  December  2009 Historic moment, historic gathering, historic COP out - Oxfam 19  December  2009 Results of COP 15 are insufficient, said Minc 19  December  2009 Weak Copenhagen accord angers developing countries 19  December  2009 Nations Seal a Deal on Climate Change at UN Talks 18  December  2009 Chile committs to a significant deviation of up to 20% of the baseline of their greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 in the climate change summit in Copenhagen 16  December  2009 Climate Change Will Cost 137% of Current GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean By 2100 -ECLAC report at Copenhagen Summit 25  November  2009 NRDC Responds to US-India Announcement on Clean Energy and Climate 25  November  2009 US$ 44 Million Loan to Promote Jobs and Urban Improvements for the Poor in Brazil's Most Important Sea Port 25  November  2009 Guatemala receives $100 million from Spain and the IDB to improve water and sanitation services 25  November  2009 USA: California Releases Preliminary Draft Cap-and-Trade Climate Regulation 25  November  2009 IDB approves green facility for Banco General of Panama 25  November  2009 Urban India Needs a Paradigm Shift to Move Towards Sustainability 22  November  2009 United Arab Emirates: Leaders Urge New Low-Carbon Initiatives for Success at Climate Talks 22  November  2009 Chile: ECLAC Calls For Not Weakening Negotiations In Climate Change Summit in launching study for the Government of Chile 22  November  2009 Energy efficiency project for university classrooms and government offices in Colima, Mexico, wins energy innovation prize 22  November  2009 Don't ignore agriculture in climate talks, experts warn 22  November  2009 Chile: Ministry of Public Works (MOP) to enact environmental protection for the first water reserves in Chile (in Spanish) 22  November  2009 USA: Fish Fence Failure - Invasive Asian Carp Swimming Headlong into Great Lakes 20  November  2009 Kenya: UN Carbon Markets Powering Green Energy Growth in Africa 20  November  2009 Nuclear expert warns of safety flaws in Areva’s reactor design - Greenpeace 20  November  2009 Rural electrification project in Argentina, wins energy innovation prize 20  November  2009 The Government of Canada and SDTC Congratulate Nova Scotia Power on Deployment of In-Stream Tidal Turbine in the Bay of Fundy 20  November  2009 United Arab Emirates: Dubai Summit Launches Wide-Ranging Dialogue to Improve and Support International Cooperation 20  November  2009 Latin American water crises require bold investments and strategic alliances, IDB president says 19  November  2009 Group on Earth Observations Meets in Washington to Strengthen Access to Data and Information on Biodiversity, Forest Carbon and Other Global Issues 19  November  2009 Marine Energy Market in Europe Still Weathering Economic Storm 19  November  2009 Africa must act to tackle water crisis, says report 19  November  2009 Report finds that women will be most affected by climate change but remain noticeably absent from Copenhagen agenda 19  November  2009 Developing countries rebuff Denmark's push for delay in Copenhagen - Oxfam 19  November  2009 Brazil will boost its tourism industry with IDB assistance 10  November  2009 Singapore: Think internationally, right from the start, experts advise business owners - APEC 10  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) 07  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 07  November  2009 Mexico: Green Drive and Semarnat launch clean technologies contest in Mexico (in Spanish) 05  November  2009 Mexico: UNEP's Pavan Sukhdev spoke about the study Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (in Spanish) 05  November  2009 Promoting climate-smart agriculture 04  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 04  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 02  November  2009 India: Speed up climate tech transfer, urges UN meeting 02  November  2009 Extinction crisis shows urgent need for action to protect biodiversity 02  November  2009 Central African Republic: USD 16 M for Water and Sanitation Project 01  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) 01  November  2009 China on Track to Meet Climate Goals, New Research Reveals 30  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 28  October  2009 Abu Dhabi: GE and Masdar City partner on a first-of-its-kind smart appliance pilot program 28  October  2009 Italy: FAO targets land tenure 28  October  2009 Peru to improve water and sanitation services with assistance from the IDB 28  October  2009 Mexico: Green Growth is Possible in Mexico, World Bank's Report Concludes 28  October  2009 Brazilian buildings to implement energy saving projects with assistance from IDB 10  August  2009 New, cheaper method for extracting clean water 10  August  2009 Canada: Minister Prentice Announces Tough New National Regulations to Protect Canada's Water Resources 10  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 10  August  2009 Water Scarcity Looms as Population, Temperature Rise 10  August  2009 Scandinavian fuel cell can reduce CO2 emissions from goods transport 06  August  2009 Peru: Lack of consensus to cope with climate change (in Spanish) 06  August  2009 Forest products markets badly hit by the crisis but use of wood energy on the rise - UNECE/FAO 06  August  2009 IDB Backs Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative 06  August  2009 Chile: Minister of Environment approved the preliminary highlights of primary standards for PM 2.5 (in Spanish) 06  August  2009 Brazil: Minister defends green economy for Brazil 06  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 03  August  2009 Clean energy financing to transform lives of subsistence farmers 03  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 03  August  2009 New Report Finds Transportation Efficiencies Can Contribute to Significant GHG Reductions and Consumer Savings 03  August  2009 Lebanon: The Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) Holds its Regional Conference in Beirut in November 03  August  2009 IDB approves financing for hydropower project in Venezuela 22  July  2009 The time for biodiversity business 22  July  2009 Science Reinforces Human Role as Climate Change Impacts Accelerate - WRI 22  July  2009 USA: Public Education Program launched to Showcase Benefits of Investing in Land, Water and Parks 22  July  2009 United Kingdom: U.S.-Canada Proposal to Cut Ship Pollution Advances 22  July  2009 G8 leaders ‘ignored’ UN’s scientific findings on climate change, says official 22  July  2009 Peru's patent win strikes blow against biopiracy 20  July  2009 Singapore: Japanese contribute USD 1.3 million to APEC climate change initiatives 20  July  2009 Mexico: Semarnat gives impulse to green residential construction as a GHG mitigation (in Spanish) 20  July  2009 UK ambition on climate change at risk as ‘flagship’ EU emissions trading policy flounders 20  July  2009 Brazil’s Amazonas gets additional $77 million from IDB to improve urban and environmental conditions in Igarapés 20  July  2009 It will take more than new deadlines to finalize a ‘development’ trade round - Oxfam 20  July  2009 United Nations Identifies Agriculture as a Solution to Soaring CO2 Emissions — Approves First Agricultural CDM Methodology 20  July  2009 Economic Activity in Latin America and the Caribbean Will Improve in Second Semester, Says ECLAC 13  July  2009 UN Secretary-General calls for more ambitious targets as G8 Summit ends 13  July  2009 Chile: Ministry of Public Works to increasingly auditing firms for illegal use of water (in Spanish) 13  July  2009 Brazil: US$ 270.65 Million to Support Infrastructure and Water Pollution Control Projects in the State of São Paulo 13  July  2009 Don’t forget human rights in conservation - IUCN 13  July  2009 Chile: President Bachelet and Minister of Transport signed a bill incorporating the bicycle as a transport (in Spanish) 13  July  2009 Groups call on IMO to set strict limits for greenhouse gas emissions from ships 08  July  2009 Millions face climate-related hunger as seasons shift and change - Oxfam 08  July  2009 Brazil demonstrating that reducing tropical deforestation is key win-win global warming solution 08  July  2009 Report urges forestry industry to tackle conflict with local people 08  July  2009 EU Ministers endorse definitive measures against US biodiesel – EBB praises critical decision for EU producers 08  July  2009 Canada: Government of Canada Accepts Science-Based Limit on Global Warming - Pembina reaction 03  July  2009 Launched project "Environmentally Sound Management and Destruction of polychlorinated biphenyls in Mexico" (in Spanish) 03  July  2009 Germany: G8 fails on climate goals. Again. 03  July  2009 Spain: Testing Times for International Tourism 03  July  2009 Towards Sustainable Water Management in Peru – US$10 Million World Bank Loan 03  July  2009 An international agreement on GHG mitigation would allow Mexico to cope with climate change at a lower cost 02  July  2009 England: New Earthscan Book Shows Carbon Markets Are Set to Treble in Size over the Next 3 Years 02  July  2009 India: TERI University Receives Support to Launch New Programme to Train Students in Sustainable Development 02  July  2009 Colombia will improve its water and sanitation services with assistance from the IDB 02  July  2009 World Climate Conference Is Presented in Latin America - ECLAC 02  July  2009 Peru embraces integrated water resources management with help from IDB 02  July  2009 USA: Venture Capital Investment in Green Technologies Rebounds With $1.2B in Q2 2009 30  June  2009 Trade and Environment: WTO and UNEP launch a report explaining for the first time the connections between trade and climate change 30  June  2009 Scotland's climate bill sets a precedent for Europe 30  June  2009 REEEP softens financial crisis for renewables and energy efficiency in the developing world 30  June  2009 Reports Highlight Environmental Risks and Opportunities Facing Investors, Companies in Emerging Asia 30  June  2009 Singapore: New Urban Development Program to Promote Ecologically Sustainable and Economically Viable Cities - World Bank 30  June  2009 Chile: Government set up interministry committee to propose new water policy (in Spanish) 24  June  2009 Industrial leaders from Europe and the Mediterranean area will join in unique project for clean power from deserts - DESERTEC 24  June  2009 ECLAC and German Government agreed cooperation on climate change, fiscal covenant and regional integration 24  June  2009 Experts at UN-backed forum call for major investment in green economy 24  June  2009 Africa’s sleeping giant 24  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) 24  June  2009 Republic of Korea: 25% Wind Energy Growth in 2009 18  June  2009 Kenya: Turning the Land Degradation Tide on World Desertification Day - UNEP 18  June  2009 Republic of Korea: Asia relies on green initiatives for future growth 18  June  2009 Guatemala strengthens protections for sensitive areas through investments in land registration 18  June  2009 Mexico: The Third Meeting of Major Economies seek agreements in road to Copenhagen (in Spanish) 17  June  2009 USA: President Obama Announces Ocean Protection Plan 17  June  2009 Brazil: World Bank withdraws loan to Brazilian cattle giant 17  June  2009 Singapore: China's Rapid Industrialization and Urbanization Signifies Growth Potential of Environmental Industry, Says Frost & Sullivan 17  June  2009 Chile: Oceana calls for rejection to Bill on salmon aquaculture and proposes sustainable development strategy for the Patagonia (in Spanish) 17  June  2009 Obama Officials Announce Steps to Promote the Clean Energy Potential of the West 17  June  2009 Switzerland: Minambiente proposed international financing for Reducing Risks in Colombia hydroclimate (in Spanish) 15  June  2009 New Oxfam report says that rich countries have a ‘double duty’ to act on climate change 15  June  2009 Canada: Latest trinational report presents most complete picture of North American industrial pollution 15  June  2009 Ambitious global climate change agreement in sight, says top UN official 15  June  2009 Germany: Obama Must Pledge at July G8 to Keep Global Warming below Two Degrees - EDF 15  June  2009 Kenya: Best Environmental Techniques and Practices of Sound Chemicals Management Under the Spotlight at Stockholm Convention Meeting 15  June  2009 Spain: CAF and KFW sign a carbon-emission abatement memorandum of understanding 11  June  2009 Chile: "Arrival of LNG will help improve air quality in the metropolitan area" says Minister of Environment (in Spanish) 11  June  2009 South Africa: Leaders say Africa can dramatically boost agricultural production 11  June  2009 USA: Climate Change Could Drive Vast Human Migrations 11  June  2009 Peru: Rejection of violence and violation of rights in the Peruvian Amazon - Oxfam (in Spanish) 11  June  2009 India: TERI and IPM Organise Sensitisation Workshop on Biopesticides for Farming Community 11  June  2009 Canada: Offset System A Step Towards A Carbon Market In Canada 10  June  2009 USA: Pew Finds Clean Energy Economy Generates Significant Job Growth 10  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) 09  June  2009 Finance Ministers must find funds to secure climate deal 09  June  2009 Italy: Extending responsible fisheries management to the ocean deeps 09  June  2009 Climate change is affecting the coastal areas of Colombia (in Spanish) 09  June  2009 USA: WRI Applauds Midwestern Effort to Fight Climate Change 09  June  2009 USA: Renewable Energy Industry, Co-Chair of Governors’ Wind Coalition Call on Congress to Strengthen Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) 09  June  2009 USA: Energy Efficiency Projects Will Benefit From Aggregated Business Models, According to New CalCEF Innovations White Paper 08  June  2009 Germany: Indian government working on massive solar energy plan 05  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) 05  June  2009 Investing in Carbon Capture and Storage Nature's Way 05  June  2009 Philippines: IDB, ADB to share networks to promote South-South trade flows 05  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) 05  June  2009 U.S. and Canadian Green Leaders Unite 05  June  2009 UNIDO Director-General urges continued support for developing countries to make their industries cleaner 05  June  2009 European Union: World Environment Day - Commissioner Dimas calls for greater ambition in talks on new global agreement 01  June  2009 AfDB supports Clean Technology/Energy Investments 01  June  2009 Philippines: ADB Signs Declaration Calling on Transport Sector to Curb Emissions 01  June  2009 Recycling Culture advances in Mexico and will open new opportunities for growth (in Spanish) 01  June  2009 Climate change talks mustn't forget fisheries - FAO 01  June  2009 Latin America Reacts to Signs of Exhaustion in All-Inclusive Tourism Industry - ECLAC report 01  June  2009 Discussions on negotiating texts on pact to combat global warming kick off – UN 29  May  2009 England: New report casts doubt over biofuels "wonder crop' Jathropa -FOEI 29  May  2009 Chile: Marine Harvest is warned that acuaculture law will not resolve environmental crisis of salmon farming companies in Chile 29  May  2009 IDB releases sustainability scorecard for private sector tourism projects 29  May  2009 Africa needs substantially scaled-up finance, technology and capacity-building to combat climate change 29  May  2009 Colombia will support environmental programs proposed by President Obama (in Spanish) 29  May  2009 Chile: Government prepares Sustainable Public Procurement policy (in Spanish) 27  May  2009 USA: Chevron Falls Short On Disclosure Obligations Relating to $27 Billion Ecuador Liability, Says RiskMetrics - Amazon Defense Coalition 27  May  2009 Canada: Government Creates 1,000 Jobs and a State-Of-The-Art Green Building in Toronto 27  May  2009 Oxfam reaction to "timid" World Business Summit 27  May  2009 Ecuador presents initiative to combat climate change 27  May  2009 Copenhagen Call by Business Outlines Steps Needed for Ambitious Global Climate Treaty 27  May  2009 Spain: Arsenic In Irrigation Water Is Transferred To Crops 25  May  2009 Argentina will host the international meeting on persistent organic pollutants in 2011 (in Spanish) 25  May  2009 Ban Urges the Business Community to Lobby Governments to Power Green Growth and Seal the Deal on Climate Change 25  May  2009 Norway salmon company is required to raise the environmental standards applied in Chile (in Spanish) 25  May  2009 Beneficial plant 'spillover' effect seen from landscape corridors 25  May  2009 Peru: Ministry of Energy and Mines granted concessions for power generation and transmission (in Spanish) 25  May  2009 Land acquisitions in Africa pose risks for poor - FAO 21  May  2009 Colombia: "17% of the national territory is affected by desertification - minambiente (in Spanish) 21  May  2009 Canada: Next-Generation Renewable Fuels Essential to the Bio-Based Economy 21  May  2009 Water Development-AfDB Signs Grant Agreement with Guinea Bissau 21  May  2009 World Bank project to help China reduce greenhouse gas emission 21  May  2009 Mexico ranks among countries with low availability of water - Conagua (in Spanish) 21  May  2009 Argentina: Tourism in Jujuy province receives CAF funds 21  May  2009 USA: WRI Releases Analysis of Emission Reductions Under American Clean Energy Security Act of 2009 20  May  2009 Canada: Harper Government Launches $1-Billion Clean Energy Fund, Invests in New Technology, Creates Jobs 20  May  2009 Korea: Clinton Climate Initiative to Demonstrate Model for Sustainable Urban Growth with Projects in 10 Countries on Six Continents 19  May  2009 Dominican Republic as the 80th Signatory joins IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) 19  May  2009 USA: White House Unveils Tougher Vehicle Emissions Standards 19  May  2009 Cities at the climate change frontline 19  May  2009 European Union: Emissions trading- EU ETS emissions fall 3 % in 2008 14  May  2009 Mexico: Tula plant for wastewater treatment is the most ambitious project in the field of water -Semarnat (in Spanish) 14  May  2009 USA: Commission Proposes Plan to Battle Climate Change on the Ground - WRI 14  May  2009 Colombia to improve its public transport system in Bogotá with IDB assistance 14  May  2009 Stemming the Tide of Marine Waste with Market-Based Instruments 14  May  2009 Latin America between the regions with more urban population, says DESA (in Spanish) 14  May  2009 Canada: Ontario Gives Green Energy Act the Green Light 11  May  2009 Chile: Oceana rejects bill on salmon aquaculture for not solving environmental problems (in Spanish) 11  May  2009 USA: Wind Power Installations Up 29 Percent in 2008 11  May  2009 England:The US and China Threaten the European Solar Supremacy - Frost & Sullivan 11  May  2009 Colombia: Mayors should be qualified to manage the overall system of participation -water plans (in Spanish) 11  May  2009 UN forum calls for global panel to warn against dangerous chemicals 11  May  2009 IAEA holds meeting on management of radioactive waste (in Spanish) 07  May  2009 Netherlands: Greenpeace calls for cancellation of Olkiluoto 3 construction permit 07  May  2009 REEEP allocates €4.7 million to 49 low-carbon energy projects 05  May  2009 Switzerland: Geneva hosts Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants from 4 to 8 May 05  May  2009 USA: Nation Begins Transition to Renewable Transportation Fuels Program 05  May  2009 Paraguay: Livestock and climate change, international symposium will discuss policies to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases from livestock (in Spanish) 05  May  2009 Belgium: European Union urged to stop pumping public money into fossil fuels 05  May  2009 USA: Administration Moves Ahead with First-Ever Global Warming Standards for Biofuels 05  May  2009 USA:Mercury-Based Chlorine Production Exacts Hidden Costs - Oceana 05  May  2009 Brazil: Biofuels remain key part of Brazil´s energy mix in spite of huge new oil finds - Lula 28  April  2009 Switzerland: Building Sector Must Change to Meet Global Energy Targets, New Study Finds 28  April  2009 Austria: New searchable map of the green energy world 28  April  2009 USA: Can 100% of Jatropha Plant be Commercially Viable? Expert Shares Surprising Facts About Jatropha ‘Residue' 28  April  2009 Denmark: Europe must grasp the true value of biodiversity 28  April  2009 Canada: Clean Energy Technology Moves Closer to Commercialization 28  April  2009 India: Investment Potential in India for Energy-Efficiency Companies is Ripe, WRI Report Finds 24  April  2009 USA: EPA Proposes to Slash Mercury Emissions from Cement Plants 24  April  2009 Canada: North America works to halt invasive species 24  April  2009 Chile: First request for access to information under the new access law falls on the marine environment - Oceana 24  April  2009 Argentina: Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development will fund Management and Conservation of Native Forests projects (in Spanish) 24  April  2009 USA: First Low Carbon Fuel Standard in U.S. Brings Cleaner Air to California 24  April  2009 Brazil: Decision on payment for access to biodiversity will have a deadline 22  April  2009 USA: Cutting-edge Environmental Innovations Recognized by Environmental Defense Fund 22  April  2009 Peru: First cogeneration plant - energy security is a policy focus - Ministry of Energy and Mines (in Spanish) 22  April  2009 Chile: Government announced progress on environmental issues for its entry into the OECD 22  April  2009 Pesticides added to the list of most hazardous chemicals - UN (in Spanish) 22  April  2009 Peru: agreement signed with Sedapal to execute pilot project in Carapongo Treatment Plant 22  April  2009 Development Banks Join Efforts to Provide US$90 Billion For Latin America & The Caribbean 22  April  2009 France: European Parliament votes for strong law to stop illegal timber trade 21  April  2009 Spain: A new framework is created for the efficient management of Protected Marine Areas 21  April  2009 India: TERI Launches a Study on Making Indian Cities Sustainable 21  April  2009 Indigenous Peoples At World Summit To Share Climate Change Observations, Coping Techniques 21  April  2009 USA: Launch of Forest Carbon Standards in New Languages Reaches Key Audiences 21  April  2009 England: 54% increase in number of people affected by climate disasters by 2015 could overwhelm emergency responses - Oxfam 21  April  2009 Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago - Joint Summit Working Group Is Praised for Contributing to Meet Goals of the Summit of the Americas 17  April  2009 Philippines: ADB Extends $160 Million in Loans for Sri Lanka's Power Program 17  April  2009 Belgium: Map of projects shows destructive potential of EU billions- Friends of the Earth Europe 17  April  2009 U.S. High-Speed, Intercity Rail on Right Track, Says WRI’s Transit Director Nancy Kete 17  April  2009 The Economic Crisis As a Source of Opportunities - ECLAC Executive Secretary 17  April  2009 Italy: World Forests Rapidly Disappearing 17  April  2009 Brazil: Optimism despite global crisis as World Economic Forum on Latin America closes 17  April  2009 Declaration to Heads of State Meeting for the Summit of the Americas in Port of Spain 16  April  2009 Brazil: World Economic Forum on Latin America opens in Rio de Janeiro 16  April  2009 World Cocoa Foundation and Swedish Chocolate, Confectionery and Biscuit Manufacturers' Association to Address Farm Safety and Health in Cocoa-growing Communities 16  April  2009 Chile: Council of Ministers approves Conama's National Policy on Glaciers (in Spanish) 16  April  2009 Paraguay: WB Approves US$64 Million to Improve Water, Sanitation for Most Vulnerable 13  April  2009 TERI and IMF Join Hands to Encourage Glacier Studies in India 13  April  2009 Mexico: Semarnat strengthens Michoacan water infrastructure to maximize optimal use of water (in Spanish) 13  April  2009 Chile: Government and private sector agree on efficient water use in mining (in Spanish) 13  April  2009 USA: Bioethanol's Impact On Water Supply 3 Times Higher Than Once Thought 13  April  2009 Leading Companies in Canada Join Forces to Help Build Green Economy 13  April  2009 Financial Crisis Should Not Detain Efforts to Reduce Effects of Climate Change - ECLAC Executive Secretary 09  April  2009 Bonn 1: Action needed to close rich-poor climate divide - Oxfam 08  April  2009 England: Four stepping stones to the G20’s ‘new world order’- Oxfam 08  April  2009 IDB releases comprehensive set of macroeconomic indicators for 26 countries 08  April  2009 USA: EPRI Selected to Facilitate Development of Smart Grid Roadmap 08  April  2009 Brazil: 500 leaders to discuss implications of the global economic crisis for Latin America 08  April  2009 Collapse of Ice Bridge puts Antarctic ice shelf in peril 08  April  2009 Study shows bioenergy benefits for rural poor 02  April  2009 Business Ready to Work on Building the Low-Carbon Economy 02  April  2009 USA: Experts Gather to Save the Ocean 02  April  2009 USA: Infrastructure and Energy Key Drivers of Global Economic Recovery- U.S. and Spanish Companies to Stimulate the Economy, Create Local Jobs 02  April  2009 International Soy Experts Meeting in Argentina Called by the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) 02  April  2009 Colombia: Signed Memorandum of Understanding for creation of Infrastructure Fund in Peru 02  April  2009 England: Oxfam reaction to G20 summit 26  March  2009 Kenya: Health concerns over contaminated fish trigger international decision 26  March  2009 Colombia: Water Departmental Plans engine of employment in the country (in Spanish) 26  March  2009 Mexico: The Federation will channel resources to the states for solid waste management (in Spanish) 26  March  2009 USA:G20 legislators launch Climate Commission to "create political conditions for Copenhagen deal" 26  March  2009 Brazil expands energy supply in Northeastern region with IDB financing 23  March  2009 Turkey: 5th World Water Forum Closes with Urgency, Hope 23  March  2009 World Water Day Message from Achim Steiner 23  March  2009 Future of water is in agriculture says Diouf 20  March  2009 18 Million Dollars Approved Under UN-REDD Programme 20  March  2009 Kenya: Delivering Tomorrow's Economy and Job Market Today 20  March  2009 Panama to consolidate energy sector reforms with support from the IDB 19  March  2009 India: Tamil Nadu Avoids Blackouts via Energy Savings 19  March  2009 Turkey: Link water, energy and climate in global talks, business urges 19  March  2009 Brazil: The Ministry for the Environment (MMA) will encourage wind power generation to cope with climate change 18  March  2009 As planet warms, poor nations face economic chill - MIT 18  March  2009 Solar Water Heating Pays For Itself Five Times Over 18  March  2009 USA: "Complete Streets" Bill Introduced to Help Americans Save on Transportation Costs, Cut Congestion - EDF 18  March  2009 Chile: Oceana welcomes plan to reduce antibiotic in salmoniculture and calls for further measures (in Spanish) 18  March  2009 Colombia: US $ 20 million Credit will be contracted to finance solid waste ( in Spanish) 18  March  2009 Mexico: Semarnat supports industry to be more competitive by improving their environmental performance (in Spanish) 13  March  2009 Tunisia: AfDB Group Approves US$ 47 Million for Congo Basin Conservation 13  March  2009 Philippines: ADB President Calls on Governments, Private Sector to Do More to Address Sanitation Issue 13  March  2009 Forests and the global economy: 10 million new jobs 13  March  2009 USA: Study Finds Wind Power Economically, Environmentally Advantageous When Coupled With Grid Improvements 13  March  2009 USA: Energy opportunities seen amid crisis- MIT Conference speakers cite chances for progress 13  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 09  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 19  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 19  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 18  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 14  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 03  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 28  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) 24  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 24  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 23  October  2008 African countries form single market 23  October  2008 Carbon Trust leads industry collaboration to slash costs of offshore wind 23  October  2008 Rural electrification program in Guatemala with IDB financing 23  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 23  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 22  October  2008 Japan: Oceana Reveals Unlikely Source for Addressing Global Overfishing to World’s Leading Scientists and Academia 22  October  2008 IDB supports Argentine agribusinesses in US$80 million project 22  October  2008 Peru: Support for project for integrated management of the water resources of the Santa River basin in Peru. 22  October  2008 "Global Green New Deal" - Environmentally-Focused Investment Historic Opportunity for 21st Century Prosperity and Job Generation - UNEP 22  October  2008 UN to publish first-ever world map of underground freshwater resources 21  October  2008 USA: New WRI Board Members Highlight Importance of China, Energy Investment 21  October  2008 South Africa: SANERI Awarded Southern Africa Regional Secretariat for REEEP 21  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 21  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 17  October  2008 Japan: Conservationists and Fishermen join forces for "Sustainable Sushi" 17  October  2008 Switzerland: Business Takes Lead on Water by Joining the Water Footprint Network 17  October  2008 Three Chemicals Considered for Trade 'watch list' 17  October  2008 Poland: Summit on Sectoral Cooperation. One Voice on Climate Change. 17  October  2008 IDB, The National Geographic Society to jointly promote sustainable tourism 16  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 16  October  2008 Political, financial push urged to end hunger - FAO 16  October  2008 EU-15 on target for Kyoto, despite mixed performances 16  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 14  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 14  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 09  October  2008 Spain: Oceana Appeals to World’s Business and Conservation Leaders for Fisheries Subsidies Reform 09  October  2008 Nature-Based Enterprises Can Help Rural Poor Adapt to Environmental Threats 09  October  2008 Leading Global Environmental Group Praises Strong New Emissions Standards for Big Ships 09  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) 09  October  2008 US$50 billion lost by marine fishing each year 07  October  2008 Germany: New CMS Agreement to Conserve Small Whales, Dolphins and Manatees in Western Africa and Macaronesia 07  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 07  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 06  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 06  October  2008 Is the aquaculture boom starting to fade? 06  October  2008 Young Consumers’ Guide to Eco-Friendly Living 06  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. 06  October  2008 Climate Change: Latin America Is Part of the Solution 02  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 02  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 30  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 29  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 24  September  2008 USA: Energy Efficiency Crucial to Achieving Energy Security and Reducing Global Warming, States Leading Scientists Report 24  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) 22  September  2008 Honduras will improve infrastructure in San Pedro Sula Logistics Corridor 22  September  2008 Line fishers catching fewer ... birds 22  September  2008 European Union: Consumption patterns need to change to cope with growing cities 22  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 22  September  2008 Austria: Global 500 Companies Use Energy Efficiency and Renewables to Combat Carbon Emissions 19  September  2008 Madagascar: Migrant Birds in Hot Water 19  September  2008 United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality undertakes coastal zone monitoring projects 19  September  2008 USA: San Francisco resolution calls for legislation on product responsibility 19  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 18  September  2008 US Senators and International Experts meet to discuss Energy Justice 18  September  2008 Hunger on the rise - FAO 18  September  2008 Forest Leaders Meet, Agree on Principles for Sustainable Forestry Management to Address Climate Change 18  September  2008 IDB looks forward to contributing to Panama Canal expansion program 18  September  2008 New Study Offers Viable Solution to Overfishing 18  September  2008 Spain: Dr. Daniel Pauly discusses the challenges facing the Common Fisheries Policies 16  September  2008 China: ADB's Outlook for Asia: Slowdown in Growth, Sharp Rise in Inflation 16  September  2008 Costa Rica: World Bank Approves US$65 Million to Reduce the Impact of Natural Disasters on the Poor 16  September  2008 European Union: Kopernikus, observing our planet for a safer world 16  September  2008 EU celebrates 7th European Mobility Week: 'Clean Air for All' 16  September  2008 Brazil: Leaders acclaim new South-South trade and investment model - World Economic Forum 16  September  2008 France: Powering a Global Green New Deal 15  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 26  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 29  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 24  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 23  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 18  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 17  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 27  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 26  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 25  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 24  June  2008 Indonesia: Mobile phone disposal discussed at UN hazardous waste meeting in Bali 24  June  2008 Chile: Hundreds of young Greenpeace activists celebrate Chilean Whale Sanctuary at International Whaling Commission, calling on Japan to release the "Tokyo Two" 24  June  2008 USA: New Climate Change Study Promotes Progressive Strategy to Reduce CO2 Emissions While Reducing Payroll Taxes on Average Americans 24  June  2008 More funding needed in fight against illegal fishing - FAO 24  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 24  June  2008 USA: Public Power and Major Environmental Group Team Up to Launch Initiative on Energy Efficiency 23  June  2008 1988 and 2008: Climate Change Turning Points 23  June  2008 Climate change targets: 350 ppm and the EU 2 degree target 23  June  2008 Biomass Projects to Be $1.5 Billion Market by 2012 23  June  2008 Venezuela: The Andean Development Corporation (CAF) promotes the establishment of the Geospatial Network of South America (GeoSUR) 23  June  2008 EU Agriculture Council: Don't fall for GMO hype 23  June  2008 Smarter technology use could reduce global emissions by 15 per cent 20  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 20  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 20  June  2008 Japan: Global Business Leaders Deliver Practical Climate Change Plan to G8 Leaders 19  June  2008 Bulgaria: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) carbon credits project becomes eligible for emission reduction units under UN framework 19  June  2008 USA: DOE Seeks to Invest up to $90 Million in Advanced Geothermal Energy Technology and Research 19  June  2008 Canada: New report looks at the state of the North American environment 19  June  2008 USA: Greenergy and ProForest develop bioethanol sustainability criteria 19  June  2008 Brazil: Study economic subsidizes the National Plan on Climate Change (in Portuguese) 19  June  2008 FAO: Soaring food prices put further pressure on African agriculture 18  June  2008 Kyoto targets remain distant prospect for EU countries 18  June  2008 Spain: Scientists from Granada develop a new methodology for landfill management - It permits to monitor the environmental impact 18  June  2008 India: Renewable Energy Certificate System to Accelerate the Uptake of Renewable Energy Resources based Electricity 18  June  2008 EU: EEA reports on progress in greenhouse gas emissions reductions in 2006 18  June  2008 Canada: Montreal develops a unique and innovative Public Bike System: A North American first 18  June  2008 New steps toward sustainable trade in fish 17  June  2008 Water pollution found to exceed drinking-standard limits in many OECD farming areas 17  June  2008 New Study Reveals Large Scale Conservation Essential 17  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 17  June  2008 Belgium: EU waste policy not fit for future: Resource and climate threats must still be addressed 17  June  2008 Sustainable Real Estate: UN urges investors to embed PRI in property portfolios 17  June  2008 Brazil: Greenpeace welcomes the extension of the Amazon soya moratorium 16  June  2008 Rich nations face ‘credibility crunch’ says Oxfam – as leaders meet to tackle global crises 16  June  2008 Boost for hazardous waste management in Cote d'Ivoire 16  June  2008 High Economic Values Placed on Coral Reefs in Tobago and St. Lucia 16  June  2008 England: Virtually waterless washing machine heralds cleaning revolution 16  June  2008 "Our Defining Moment" on Climate Change: Pay Attention to Soil Health 16  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 13  June  2008 USA: DOE Announces International Agreement on Global Science Online Gateway 13  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 13  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 13  June  2008 Tire company CEOs acknowledge positive results on international industry research program studying potential environmental and health 12  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 11  June  2008 Environmental Change Re-Draws Atlas of Africa 11  June  2008 Permafrost Threatened by Rapid Retreat of Arctic Sea Ice, NCAR Study Finds 11  June  2008 Developing Country Growth Resilient in the Face of Financial Turmoil and Soaring Food and Energy Prices 11  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 10  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 10  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 09  June  2008 USA: Majority of Senate Voices Support for Progress on Comprehensive Climate Change Bill but bill shelved until next year 09  June  2008 Peru: El Callao port on way to obtain Guarantee Seal 09  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 06  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 05  June  2008 FAO initiative helps small farmers increase food production 05  June  2008 Luxemburg: Greenpeace calls on EU Environment Ministers to protect the climate and ignore powerful car lobby. 05  June  2008 ONE WORLD AWARD- Design globalization positive – the finalists 05  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 05  June  2008 IDB approves US$13.2 million for urban development and environmental sanitation program in municipality of Belford Roxo, Brazil 04  June  2008 International Partnership Evaluates Feasibility of Major Carbon Capture and Storage Project in British Columbia, Canada 04  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 03  June  2008 Environmental Risk is Rising up the Corporate Agenda, According to a New Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Survey Sponsored by ACE 03  June  2008 USA:PA DEP Joins Suit Against EPA for Adopting Weak Air Pollution Standards Allowing Greater Ozone Levels 03  June  2008 USA: Wastewater Sludge- A New Resource for Alternative Energy 03  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 30  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 30  May  2008 18th World Economic Forum on Africa: Capitalizing opportunity 30  May  2008 Global Compact Launched in Greece 30  May  2008 Program Launched to Help Companies in India Deal with Global Warming 29  May  2008 Brazil: New Minister of Environment launches second phase of Arpa at COP-9 in Germany (in Portuguese) 29  May  2008 Canada: The Government's Biofuels Bill Passes in the House of Commons 29  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 29  May  2008 Germany: Parlamentarians issue declaration in support of biodiversity action at Bonn Conference 28  May  2008 Germany: 3 Heads of State, 87 Ministers to Open Biodiversity High Level Conference 28  May  2008 United Arab Emirates: Reuse of water and spreading greenery – key to developing a sustainable city 28  May  2008 Spain: A Renewable Energy Law will be promulgated assures the Secretary-General for Energy -APPA (in Spanish) 28  May  2008 Department of Energy Seeks to Invest up to $130 Million in Advanced Fuel Cell Technology 28  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) 27  May  2008 EU: 2007 verified emissions from EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) businesses 27  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 27  May  2008 Australia and Chile Conclude Free Trade Agreement 26  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) 23  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 22  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 22  May  2008 Smart U.S. Climate Change Policy Can Create Fair Playing Field on Trade 22  May  2008 IDB President Moreno highlights the region’s renewable energy initiatives at conference in Tel Aviv 22  May  2008 Chile: President Bachelet will send a bill to declare Chile a territory free of whale hunting 21  May  2008 USA: At Platts Energy Podium, EPA Chief Sketches Process for Greenhouse Gas Regulations 21  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 21  May  2008 Germany: Understanding the functions of diversity- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft-funded biodiversity research presented at UN conference in Bonn 21  May  2008 World Bank Broadens Transport Agenda 21  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 20  May  2008 Don’t let invasive biofuel crops attack your country, warn top scientists 20  May  2008 Governments open meeting in Bonn to take action on declining biodiversity resources 20  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 19  May  2008 Participants at UN-backed meeting agree to work towards rules on biosafety 19  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 19  May  2008 More EU Member States to miss 2010 air pollutant limits 19  May  2008 Atmosphere threatened by pollutants entering ocean, prof says 19  May  2008 Biodiversity to curb world's food insecurity 16  May  2008 USA: New Analysis Shows Lieberman-Warner Bill Will Spark Major Transition to Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency 16  May  2008 World Bank Support for Electricity Sector Efficiency Improvement in Guinea through GEF Funding 16  May  2008 Brazil: COP-9 challenge ahead is the negotiations on benefits sharing (in Portuguese) 16  May  2008 EU-LAC: EIB & IDB to increase co-financing in Latin America, with special emphasis on climate change mitigation 16  May  2008 WRI Joins North America’s Largest Greenhouse Gas Reporting Partnership 16  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) 15  May  2008 EEA and Microsoft will bring environmental information to your fingertips 15  May  2008 Mexico: Mesoamerican countries define priorities in environmental matters (in Spanish) 15  May  2008 Intact mangroves could have reduced Nargis damage 15  May  2008 Mexican Alicia Bárcena Is Appointed Executive Secretary of UN-ECLAC 14  May  2008 Germany: New formula for combating the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide 14  May  2008 USA: NRDC Greening Advisor Enables Businesses to Reduce Environmental Impact; Strengthen Bottom Line 14  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 14  May  2008 Brazilian Companies Announce Global Warming Game Plan 13  May  2008 Africa’s Economic Growth Set to Strengthen in the Coming Years 13  May  2008 Copenhagen Summit to Add Business Voice to post-Kyoto Negotiations 13  May  2008 EU and business on trial for crimes in Latin America - Friends of the Earth 13  May  2008 Solar Power Sizzles 13  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 09  May  2008 World Migratory Bird Day - Migratory Bird Numbers Plummeting Globally - Warning Signs of a Changing Environment 09  May  2008 Foreign Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean Reaches Record Figures in 2007 - UN ECLAC Report 09  May  2008 Germany Hosts Global Conference on Biological Diversity - Promoting a Global Response for Addressing the Unprecedented Loss of Biodiversity 09  May  2008 President Felipe Calderón and World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick Highlight New Strategic Partnership 09  May  2008 Myanmar’s food bowl devastated 09  May  2008 Chile: Public Works Minister presented new controllers whose function is to fight illegal water extraction (in Spanish) 08  May  2008 Peru: New energy matrix decreased electricity tariffs and natural gas price (in Spanish) 08  May  2008 Government of Canada Takes Action to Ensure Long-Term Viability of Biotechnology Sector 08  May  2008 Colombia: Nuevas capacitaciones para atender incendios forestales gracias a alianza entre Gobiernos de Colombia y Brasil (in Spanish) 08  May  2008 “State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2008” - World Bank Report 08  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 07  May  2008 World Economic Forum and the Government of Dubai announce inaugural summit on the global agenda in Dubai 07  May  2008 USA: DOE Awards $126.6 Million for Two More Large-Scale Carbon Sequestration Projects 07  May  2008 Business Leaders Urge G8 Governments to Take Action on Emerging Global Water Crisis 07  May  2008 EU food agency under fire as Commission debates GMOs 07  May  2008 IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn Calls for Policies to Sustain Latin America's Achievements 07  May  2008 Case studies show initial research findings on high growth SMEs in Latin America 06  May  2008 Government of Canada Invests over $13.6 Million in Vancouver's World-Class Fuel Cell Industry 06  May  2008 EU: Can Commission back out of GMO impasse? 06  May  2008 AFDB Group Commits US$ 1 Billion More to Tackle Food Crisis, Raises Agriculture Portfolio to US$ 4.8 Billion 06  May  2008 USA: DOE Announces Up to $7.5 Million in Advanced Technology Research to Harness Energy Potential of Oceans, Tides and Rivers 06  May  2008 ADB Announces Massive Financial Support for Food Crisis 06  May  2008 Netherlands: Creativity essential for climate targets -- existing -- housing 05  May  2008 USA: Voinovich Proposes Legislation to Increase Global Warming Pollution for Decades 05  May  2008 ADB to Launch New Climate Change Fund 05  May  2008 USA: EPA's Proposed Lead Standard Still Would Expose Public to Unsafe Lead Levels 05  May  2008 Working towards a greener postal sector 05  May  2008 Canada: Oxfam Corrects the Record 05  May  2008 Global Investment in Renewable Energy Reaches $100 Billion According to UN Report 02  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 01  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 01  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) 30  April  2008 USA: Judge Orders Bush Administration to Stop Delaying Polar Bear Protection 30  April  2008 Canadians Support Fueling Change With Biofuels 30  April  2008 Brazil: Developing Business in BRICs Is the Theme of a New International Program 30  April  2008 USA: Federal Agency Analysis - Economy Will Grow Strongly Under Lieberman-Warner Climate Bill 29  April  2008 Donors urged to fund UN appeal as first step in tackling global food crisis 29  April  2008 Philipines: Global Environment Facility (GEF) Commits $63 Million to Help Preserve Coral Triangle 29  April  2008 Diouf: World must seize chance to boost agriculture 29  April  2008 Australia: Rudd Government to invest $12.9 billion in water 29  April  2008 Aid is not enough to address food price crisis, says Oxfam 28  April  2008 USA: MIT class tracks carbon footprint of different lifestyles; finds even the smallest U.S. footprints are relatively large 28  April  2008 Spain: The World Energy Outlook, in Spanish for the first time in its 25 years - International Energy Agency 28  April  2008 Chile: Analyze Environmental Commitments of FTA with U.S. (in Spanish) 28  April  2008 USA: MIT Professor Entekhabi will lead science team for NASA satellite mission to map Earth’s water cycle 28  April  2008 Canada: Releases New Study That Spotlights Complex Factors Impacting Wild Salmon in the Broughton Archipelago 28  April  2008 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva lambasted wealthy nations for their punitive agricultural tariffs. 28  April  2008 Brazil: International Conference Discusses the Growth of Transnationals from Emerging Countries 25  April  2008 Ireland: Forests And Farms Have Significant Role As Alternative Energy Sources Are Developed - Minister Killeen 25  April  2008 Mexico: Semarnat and the Government of Puebla will Invest 1801 million pesos in Environmental Projects (in Spanish) 25  April  2008 The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) lodges joint anti-dumping & anti-subsidy complaint against unfair US “B99” exports 25  April  2008 Peru will gradually increase use of biofuel (in Spanish) 25  April  2008 USA: Proposed CAFE Rules No Substitute for Comprehensive Climate Change Policy says Environmental Defense 25  April  2008 USA: EPA Announces New Energy Star Specifications for Boxes that Deliver Television and Video Content 24  April  2008 Chile: Minister Hornkohl announces next creation of Climate Change and Agriculture Council (in Spanish) 24  April  2008 De Boer calls for promoting transfer of green technology (in Spanish) 24  April  2008 Mexico: UN certifying the 250 million trees planted by Mexico (in Spanish) 24  April  2008 Solar Know-How from Germany for Engineers Worldwide 24  April  2008 IDB approves US$400 million loan for public transportation system in Santiago, Chile 23  April  2008 Analysis Shows Effective Action on Climate Change Will Have Little Impact on U.S. Economy 23  April  2008 Paso Pacifico Awarded Gold Rating for Innovative Reforestation Project in Nicaragua 23  April  2008 Colombia: "More teeth" to curb air pollution caused by stationary sources (in Spanish) 23  April  2008 Biodiversity Loss - It Will Make You Sick 23  April  2008 Chile: "Basin Strategy will be a new model for environmental management in Chile" - Minister Uriarte 23  April  2008 Ministers to Discuss Environment and Global Competitiveness - OCDE 22  April  2008 Chile: Foreign Minister Foxley signing major agreements between Chile and India (in Spanish) 22  April  2008 Large-scale biofuel production may increase marginalization of women 22  April  2008 Mutual Fund Industry Opposition to Climate Change Resolutions Begins to Thaw - Ceres Report 22  April  2008 Brazil: Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Sul will have centre to regenerate CFCs (in Portuguese) 22  April  2008 Secretary-General Ban warns against impulses towards protectionism 22  April  2008 GEF/SCCF provide US$5M to China for adaptation to climate change 21  April  2008 APEC Ministers Take on the Digital Divide 21  April  2008 Going, going, gone? New Satellite Images Reveal a Shrinking Amazon Rainforest 21  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) 21  April  2008 $ 17.5 million for sanitary works in Uruguay- CAF 21  April  2008 Wind Power Projects Add to ADB Effort to Help India's Private Sector Develop Cleaner Power Sources 18  April  2008 Latin America: Sophisticated Japanese Satellite System (ALOS) will provide advanced Data to better adapt to climate threats 18  April  2008 USA: Renewable Energy Industry Gets Bi-Partisan Support in Senate Vote 18  April  2008 USA: Sewage Travels from Homes to Treatment to Alternative Energy Production 18  April  2008 USA: This Earth Day, an Unlikely Foe - Biofuels 18  April  2008 A major boost to preparations for the FAO Summit on food security 18  April  2008 Mexico: International NGO's recognize Mexico's proposal to create a multinational fund for Climate Change (in Spanish) 17  April  2008 Canada: New map layer depicts North America’s protected areas 17  April  2008 Central American leaders warn of the impact of high food and oil prices 17  April  2008 Mexico: CONAGUA begins this year the construction of the east emissary tunnel of the Valley of Mexico 17  April  2008 ADB to Promote Clean Energy through Private Equity Funds 17  April  2008 Chile: Government launches officially National Strategy for Watersheds (in Spanish) 17  April  2008 USA: President's Remarks Recognize Political Reality of Coming Action on Climate Change 16  April  2008 Canada and AFDB Group Launch New Technical Cooperation Fund to Finance Development Projects in Africa 16  April  2008 Chile: Chile and China relations are now at a new more dynamic and modern stage - President Bachelet (in Spanish) 16  April  2008 Mexico: World Economic Forum on Latin America opens in Cancun 16  April  2008 Oxfam America to Promote the Rights of Communities Impacted by Oil, Gas and Mining Development 16  April  2008 Illegal shipment of Amazonian timber seized in Brazil 16  April  2008 Mexico: Report highlights the importance of innovation in solving "the energy puzzle" 15  April  2008 Wildlife experts meet in Geneva to discuss the future of the South American cedar, mahogany, sharks, sturgeons and other species 15  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). 15  April  2008 Agriculture - The Need for Change 14  April  2008 Kyoto Protocol clean development mechanism passes 1000th registered project milestone 14  April  2008 International Seminar Shapes Path Towards Sustainable Tourism 14  April  2008 EU: Commission welcomes final adoption of the air quality directive 14  April  2008 USA: Solving Climate Change Saves Billions, Good for the Economy, Jobs 11  April  2008 New Strategic Colombia-World Bank Partnership Approved 11  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 20  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 18  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 28  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 21  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 31  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 30  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