
World Environment Day 2012: UNEP calls for actionnewsWorld Environment Day 2012 will be celebrated on 5 June 2012, under the theme "Green Economy: Does it include you?". World Environment Day 2012, hosted by Brazil, will mark the 40th anniversary of the Day. The celebration began in 1972 and has grown to become one of the main vehicles... Read more » |
Ninth International Banana Forum and First International Congress of Biotechnology and BiodiversityeventThe First International Congress of Biotechnology and Biodiversity will be held from 28 to 31 May 2012, at the Hilton Colon Hotel in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The Congress, organized by the Biotechnology Research Center of Ecuador and the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador, will be run in parallel with the... Read more » |
New Zealand's natural heritage threatened by 20 years of environmental inactionnewsLess than a month before world leaders meet at a major environmental summit, a WWF’s report warns that New Zealand is falling short on important commitments made at the Earth Summit 20 years ago on greenhouse gases, water quality, land and marine biodiversity, fisheries and education for sustainability. “While it... Read more » |
Mountain Pavilion to be presented by Peru during RIO+20blogWith the collaboration of strategic international partners, the Government of Peru is leading the organization of the Mountain Pavilion at Rio+20. The initiative aims to showcase achievements and progress towards sustainable development in mountain regions to representatives of 191 countries and civil society present at the conference. More...
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IUCN: Thomson Reuters Environmental Media AwardeventFor over a decade, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has teamed up with Thomson Reuters Foundation to honor environmental journalism. From 15 May to 15 June 2012, journalists and writers across the world are invited to submit an article on an environmental issue, for the IUCN –... Read more » |
Small Island Developing States Consultation on Sustainable Energy for AlleventThe Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conference, co-hosted by the Government of Barbados and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), will take place in Bridgetown, Barbados from 7 to 9 May 2012. Under the theme "Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in SIDS–Challenges, Opportunities and Commitments," the Conference and Roll-out of the... Read more » |
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