« Rio+20 agrees on outcome document Sustainable Energy for All Initiative – Energy expansion at any cost ? Reflections on the UN “Sustainable Energy for All Day, 20th June – IISD.org June 21, 2012 by globalforest According to Chad Holliday, Chair of the Bank of America and Co-Chair of the …
NSFM participants in action: Raj Thamotheram and John Fullerton on the biggest mistakes of the financial crisis; Jeremy Leggett on the challenges of being a cleantech entrepreneur; Iveta Cherneva edits new book
We at Ethical Markets Agree with our fellow members of the Network for Sustainable Financial Markets in these insightful presentations! Hazel Henderson, Editor Network for Sustainable Financial Markets has posted a new item, ‘NSFM participants in action: Raj Thamotheram and John Fullerton on the biggest mistakes of the financial crisis; …
ENB Vol. 27 No. 51 – Rio+20: Third PrepCom and the UN Conference on Sustainable Development – Summary & Analysis
SUMMARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: 13-22 june 2012 The third and final meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20), Pre-Conference Informal Consultations Facilitated by the Host Country, and the UNCSD convened back-to-back in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, …
Utility Scale Wave Power, Thanks to U.S. Navy
Latest from: CleanTechnica ——————————————————————————– Utility Scale Wave Power, Thanks to U.S. Navy Posted: 24 Jun 2012 06:59 AM PDT Ocean waves could soon be powering thousands of homes and businesses in the Reedsport, Oregon area, and a good part of the credit will be due to the U.S. Navy. The …
Youth blast Rio+20 deal as ‘pathetic’
Youth blast Rio+20 deal as ‘pathetic’ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 03:24 GMT Source: alertnet // Roli Mahajan Youth display the American flag, with symbols of multinational brands to protest against current economic policy, during the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro on June 21, 2012. …
TAX AND SUBSIDY REFORM FOR A GREENER ECONOMY June 21, 2012, 11:00am – 12:30pm, P3-E, RioCentro
The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund would like to invite you to the Rio+20 side event: TAX AND SUBSIDY REFORM FOR A GREENER ECONOMY June 21, 2012, 11:00am – 12:30pm, P3-E, RioCentro Welcome Remarks Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Moderator Achim Steiner Executive Director, UN …
Business’ contribution to Rio+20
### REMINDER B&I SIDE EVENT ### Please join us Business’ contribution to Rio+20 20 June 2012 19:00 – 20:30 Rio Centro, Room T2 During the preparatory period of the Rio+20 Conference formal and informal, business-led (side) events have been held to share the business perspective on sustainable development and the …
Portugal Floats Ocean Wind
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ Calendar changes have come to NewEnergyNews. See the note at the bottom of this email. Friday World, June 22: * Portugal Floats Ocean Wind * So Korea Prices Power For New Energy * New Energy And Japan’s F-I-T * Uk Solar …
Green Chemistry Class at Rio+20
Green Chemistry Class at Rio+20 2012 June 20 By Bicky Corman On Saturday, June 16, I had the pleasure of participating in a panel on Green Chemistry hosted by the United National Global Compact (UNGC) and United National Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In his introduction, UNIDO’s Heinz Luenenberger warned us …
The Power of Local Action: Honoring communities in the frontlines of sustainable development
The Power of Local Action: Honoring communities in the frontlines of sustainable development Organized by the UNDP This event showcased and honored the winners of the Equator Prize 2012. The Equator Initiative is a partnership that brings together the UN, governments, civil society, business and grassroot organizations to recognize and …