Connecting Sustainable Energy Businesses with Education: Getting the Workforce You Need

On 25 February 2021 at 1 pm CET, UNEP Education team in co-operation with the GO4SDGs initiative and the World Bank's Energy team under the ¨Disruptive Transition and Employment Opportunities¨ activity funded by ESMAP, is organising an event on "Connecting Sustainability Energy Businesses with Education: Getting the Workforce You Need".

XXII Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean

Organisation :
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

On 1-2 February 2021, Barbados, the current president of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) organised the XXII Meeting of the Forum in a virtual format. 

The XXII Meeting of the Forum aimed to address the pressing environmental issues of the region, opportunities for green recovery, and urgent actions for nature in the coming decade to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals.

GO4SDGs High level launching in Latin America and the Caribbean

Organisation :
GO4SDGs
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

On 17 and 18 March 2021, the Global Opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals (GO4SDGs) initiative is hosting the Sustainable Consumption and Production for a Resilient and Inclusive Recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean - GO4SDGS High level launching.

Conference on Strengthening Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Under the COVID-19 Crisis

Organisation :
soil quality

On 8-10 February 2021 at 07:00-10:00am (CET) Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) is hosting the 'Conference on Strengthening Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Under the COVID-19 Crisis' online.

2050 Carbon Neutral Strategy of the Republic of Korea: Towards a Sustainable and Green Society
ROK_LEDS_2020.PNG
Organisation :
Government of the Republic of Korea

The Paris Agreement recommends that all Parties strive to formulate and communicate Long-term low greenhouse gas Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) by 2020 as part of the long-term response to climate change. To participate in the efforts of the international community to address climate change, the Government of the Republic of Korea decided to develop its LEDS.

Development challenges in Africa in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Organisation :
United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)

On February 11, 2021 at 10:30 - 13:45 CET and February 12, 2021 at 10:00 - 13:45 CET, the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) is holding an event "Development challenges in Africa in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic".

High-level launching of the Latin America and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition

Organisation :
Circular Economy Coalition

On 1 February 2021, at 13:00-14:00 EST, the "High-level launching of the Latin America and the Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition" event will take place virtually, as part of the XXII Session of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). In an interactive discussion, government representatives and partners will elaborate on circular economy as a key mechanism to build back better while contributing to the climate change, biodiversity and pollution prevention goals.

Bangladesh National Action Plan for Reducing Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
Bangladesh National Action Plan for Reducing Short-Lived Climate Pollutants_Government of Bangladesh.JPG

The expected outcomes of Bangladesh's National Action Plan on Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) are to identify and implement the most cost­-effective pathways for large-scale implementation of SLCP mitigation measures. It aims to identify and implement further actions within the years 2010 and 2040.

Germany's Climate Action Plan 2050
Germany's Climate Action Plan 2050_Government of Germany.JPG

The Climate Action Plan 2050 represents German’s decision to become a climate-neutral country. It describes how Germany’s national climate action goals can be achieved in line with the Paris Agreement. Areas of action include energy, buildings, transport, trade and industry, agriculture, and forestry.

Aligning finance with nature’s needs, in China and beyond

Organisation :
Finance for Biodiversity Initiative

On January 27, 2021 at 10:00 CET, Finance for Biodiversity is holding an online event "Aligning finance with nature’s needs, in China and beyond".

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