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UNECE supports Belarus to implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
13 December 2018
Poland and UNECE raise awareness about the benefits of wood as a low-emission construction material at COP24
12 December 2018
Countries to negotiate Pan-European Master Plan for Cycling Promotion
12 December 2018
UNECE, the Eurasian Economic Commission and Belarus join forces to promote use of same semantic standards in trade data sharing and Single Window implementation
11 December 2018
Thailand to implement UN/FLUX for sustainable fisheries
04 December 2018
UNECE launches call for ‘Flagship‘ projects in infrastructure and public services for the Sustainable Development Goals
04 December 2018
Who gets the biggest slice? UNECE supports measurement of poverty and inequality
26 November 2018
Africa seeks ways to make international trade cheaper, faster and easier
26 November 2018
Chad’s accession to the Water Convention celebrated at a series of events organized by UNECE, Chad, the African Development Bank and the Lake Chad Basin Commission
26 November 2018
UNECE Environmental Performance Reviews support SDGs progress through peer learning
26 November 2018
Leveraging integrated energy, mineral and groundwater resource management using UNFC
23 November 2018
Disseminating data on pollutant releases: promoting informed decisions for a sustainable future
23 November 2018
UN entities in Europe and Central Asia close ranks to support SDG progress
22 November 2018
UNECE helping to green Central Asian transport policies
21 November 2018
UNECE supports trade connectivity in the Western Balkans
20 November 2018
UNECE supports Belarus on Technology and Innovation Foresight
20 November 2018
How to assess health impacts of air pollution – capacity building in Sarajevo
16 November 2018
The Fourth Industrial Revolution: reshaping innovation policies for sustainable and inclusive growth
16 November 2018
New approaches for managing critical raw materials are essential for sustainable development
16 November 2018
On the way to cleaner air in Uzbekistan
15 November 2018
Overcoming barriers to improve energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy in the UNECE region reviewed at Kiev energy forum
15 November 2018
Is nuclear energy essential for deep decarbonization?
15 November 2018
UNECE launches pilot project to strengthen safety of mining Tailings Management Facilities in Kazakhstan and beyond in Central Asia
09 November 2018
50 years on, the 1968 Conventions on Road Traffic and Road Signs and Signals are still at the core of road safety efforts worldwide
08 November 2018
Major UN Energy Forum in Kyiv to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goals
07 November 2018
Paying for priceless values: forests’ role for water quality
05 November 2018
UNECE shares 40 years of experience under its Air Convention at 1st WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health
01 November 2018
Nigeria steps up road safety efforts by joining the key United Nations road safety conventions
01 November 2018
Mapping air pollutant emissions in the Republic of Moldova with UNECE support
31 October 2018
Migration statistics: interconnected data for an interconnected world
22 October 2018
UN/CEFACT Hangzhou Forum shows that eCommerce can learn from eBusiness and support Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
18 October 2018
Modelling scenarios to reduce air pollution for countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
18 October 2018
Draft regulation will aim to reduce cyclist and pedestrian deaths caused by trucks´blind spots
16 October 2018
Promoting safe spaces for environmental defenders and public participation in decisions on products and chemicals
16 October 2018
UNECE helps the Dominican Republic to enhance export quality of fruit and vegetables
15 October 2018
Ministers highlight the urgent need to ensure the financial sustainability of transboundary basin cooperation and development
11 October 2018
UNECE connects policymakers with standards for the SDGs
09 October 2018
Accidental water pollution exercise on Danube River highlights need for prevention to ensure industrial safety
08 October 2018
Women in energy: UNECE supports strengthened capacities and knowledge among officials and stakeholders from Central Asia
08 October 2018
UNECE supports three Central Asian countries reaching new markets for their fruit, vegetables and nuts
05 October 2018
New name reflects increased urban focus for UNECE Committee on Urban Development, Housing and Land Management
05 October 2018
UNECE supports trade facilitation reforms for e-business in Moldova
05 October 2018
Strengthening cooperation on Industrial Safety in Central Asia
05 October 2018
Countries to gather in Astana under Water Convention for MOP8 to further strengthen water cooperation worldwide
03 October 2018
UNECE supports green and cost-effective energy solution in rural Kyrgyzstan
03 October 2018
Georgia on the way to ratification of the key Air Convention protocols with help from UNECE
03 October 2018
UNECE’s Regional Forum 2019: Giving fresh impetus to sustainable transformation
28 September 2018
UNECE Urban Week to focus on sustainable urban development solutions
28 September 2018
UNECE to focus on women affected by homelessness on World Habitat Day
28 September 2018
Censuses to be conducted in all UNECE member States in the 2020 round: the first time in history
28 September 2018
Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions on International Day of Older Persons 2018
27 September 2018
UNECE and partners support Serbia’s efforts for 2030 Agenda alignment
26 September 2018
Kazakhstan includes socio-economic aspects in its forest monitoring system
26 September 2018
Standards for the SDGs conference to explore voluntary standards as powerful tools for sustainable development
25 September 2018
National roundtable meeting in Ukraine to encourage ratification of the key UNECE Air Convention protocols
25 September 2018
UNECE welcomes the opening for signature of the Escazú Agreement on environmental rights in Latin America and the Caribbean
24 September 2018
UNECE and partners support harmonization of transport statistics for improved SDG monitoring and comparability
20 September 2018
Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution: UNECE supports countries in reshaping innovation policies for sustainable and inclusive growth
19 September 2018
Blockchain, IoT, traceability for sustainable value chains and cross-border e-commerce in focus at upcoming Hangzhou Forum
19 September 2018
UNECE Environmental Performance Review underway in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
18 September 2018
Green jobs grow in the forest
17 September 2018
Steady GDP growth continues in the UNECE region
14 September 2018
Population dynamics and the Sustainable Development Goals: the importance of monitoring progress in the UNECE region
10 September 2018
UNECE trains policy makers and building sector professionals to improve energy efficiency standards in buildings
07 September 2018
Making Euro-Asian transport corridors operational is helping to unlock rail cargo logistics potential along inland routes
04 September 2018
The gender pay gap in UNECE countries: what has changed since 2000?
31 August 2018
Uzbekistan develops forest monitoring system
08 August 2018
UNECE assists Colombia in managing coal mine methane to save lives and protect the environment
03 August 2018
Work is advancing to develop UNFC-based comprehensive resource management system for Africa
31 July 2018
Trade facilitation efforts continue in Central Asia, strengthened by reengagement of Uzbekistan
27 July 2018
UN/CEFACT whitepaper on Sustainable Procurement open for comments until 20 September
26 July 2018
UNECE and partners launch network to support the development of high performance buildings
18 July 2018
Time to join efforts in Azerbaijan for sustainable forest management
13 July 2018
Deaths from mental disorders and diseases of the nervous system and sense organs: what trends in the UNECE region?
13 July 2018
Fashionable Forests at the High Level Political Forum
12 July 2018
Continued support to Tajikistan to improve air quality
11 July 2018
Highlights of Aarhus week in Geneva
10 July 2018
SPECA countries develop a strategic approach to push innovation for sustainable development in the region
10 July 2018
Blockchain for transformation: towards sustainable and resilient societies
09 July 2018
UN/CEFACT whitepaper on Blockchain for trade facilitation open for comments until 21 July
09 July 2018
Forestry institutional structure in Ukraine – what is ahead?
05 July 2018
Countries are committed to address inequities in access to water and sanitation services under the Protocol on Water and Health
03 July 2018
International Seminar on the Active Ageing Index will connect researchers with policymakers
03 July 2018
UNECE support for cleaner air in Kyrgyzstan
28 June 2018
UNFC to help drive smart investments into mineral and energy projects
14 June 2018
Illuminating gender statistics by thinking like a journalist
13 June 2018
Do you know where your clothes come from? UNECE joins the EU and ITC to discuss transparency and traceability solutions at European Development Days
11 June 2018
Cooperation under Water Convention gains momentum, but global efforts must be further strengthened
08 June 2018
Falling unemployment rates in UNECE countries
07 June 2018
UNECE trade facilitation success story for Odessa ports inspires broader use of international standards in Ukraine
06 June 2018
Armenia on the way to better air quality management, with help from UNECE
05 June 2018
World Environment Day celebrations highlight nitrogen pollution, including work under the UNECE Air Convention
04 June 2018
UNECE expands its support in Kyrgyzstan on trade facilitation for greater regional integration
01 June 2018
A phase shift in sustainable resource management
28 May 2018
Regional Conference on ICPD@25 to explore relationships between Population Dynamics and Sustainable Development
24 May 2018
UNECE supports women’s economic empowerment in the area of trade
24 May 2018
Better home heating in the UNECE region for clean air, better health and climate
24 May 2018
UNECE supports the adoption of effective risk-based regulations in Kyrgyzstan
24 May 2018
Enhanced cooperation among industrial safety and land-use planning communities is critical to reduce risks of industrial accidents, within and across borders
23 May 2018
UNECE explores ways to increase investments in energy efficiency at the EE Global 2018
23 May 2018
UNECE trade facilitation and e-business standards ready to support China‘s e-commerce development
17 May 2018
People-first PPPs should be women first
15 May 2018
UNECE undertakes mapping of energy efficiency standards in the region’s buildings
15 May 2018
UNECE supports the establishment of the Comoé-Bia-Tanoé Basin Authority to strengthen water cooperation in West Africa
11 May 2018
UNECE Task Force discusses pros and cons of low-cost sensors to monitor air pollution
04 May 2018
Developing Statistical Capacity to Measure Progress for the Sustainable Development Goals
02 May 2018
UNECE Task Force assisting countries understand air pollutant emission scenarios
27 April 2018
Kazakhstan puts focus on renewable energy
27 April 2018
Kyrgyzstan advances forest monitoring in support of the Sustainable Development Goals
26 April 2018
Supporting reliable statistics in the “post-truth” era: Moldova is the first country to apply the UNECE Generic Law on Official Statistics
23 April 2018
UNECE highlights cohesive approach including trade facilitation for the digital economy revolution
20 April 2018
International Organizations work towards more effective, inclusive and evidence-based international rule-making as a foundation for the SDGs
19 April 2018
UN/CEFACT standards can enhance traceability for sustainable clothing
19 April 2018
UNECE Resource Management Week 2018: Sustainability takes centre stage
18 April 2018
Statistics for the SDGs: new partnerships for new challenges
16 April 2018
UNECE explores sustainable housing in Vienna and supports steps for implementation of the Geneva UN Charter
13 April 2018
Linking consumer prices and rates of employment: the shifting “Phillips curve” in UNECE countries
10 April 2018
Smarter roads for smarter mobility
05 April 2018
International Ministerial Conference to focus on how to unlock potential of “Connecting by Inland Navigation”
04 April 2018
How can innovation and Public–Private Partnerships support sustainable production and consumption and the shift to a circular economy?
03 April 2018
How can we make equal pay for women and men a reality?
29 March 2018
UN/CEFACT to help smaller businesses access international trade through new digital platforms
29 March 2018
UNECE contributes to growing momentum on water cooperation and universal access to water and sanitation at World Water Forum
29 March 2018
Clean Air for a Sustainable Future – UNECE Air Convention community discusses prospects for further action
26 March 2018
UNECE showcases experiences of tackling air pollution at Clean Air Week in Bangkok
22 March 2018
UNECE experts to explore innovative partnerships to accelerate the shift to more sustainable patterns of production and consumption
22 March 2018
Super timber, vertical forests and vertical farming: Geneva celebrations show the sky is the limit for forests’ contribution to sustainable cities
21 March 2018
Aarhus Convention fosters exchange of knowledge and experience for effective access to justice in environmental matters
13 March 2018
Going beyond GDP: accounting for natural capital and the interactions between the economy and the environment
08 March 2018
How can we make the circular economy a reality in the region?
08 March 2018
UNECE Road Safety Performance Reviews take new approach for concrete solutions to reduce road casualties
07 March 2018
Fashion is an environmental and social emergency, but can also drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
01 March 2018
UNECE and partners deepen their support for trade facilitation reforms in Tajikistan
23 February 2018
High-level exchanges in Geneva underscore role of intermodality for enhancing efficiency, safety and sustainability of inland transport
22 February 2018
UNECE and UNCTAD pool efforts to help Kazakhstan consolidate its non-tariff measures according to the international classification system
22 February 2018
UNECE brings statistical organizations together to enhance communications and respond to emerging challenges
21 February 2018
UNECE and FAO advance reporting of sustainable forest management in the Caucasus and Central Asia
21 February 2018
Senegal confirms its intention to accede to the Water Convention
20 February 2018
Communicating the key role of forest products in the transition to a green economy can help to unlock forests’ broader sustainable development potential
16 February 2018
Ministers to come from around the globe to discuss more sustainable and interlinked transport
16 February 2018
Moving forward transboundary water cooperation: building on its benefits
12 February 2018
UN Social Development Commission calls for active inclusion of older persons in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda
09 February 2018
Statistical organizations to gather in Geneva to develop strategic communications framework
08 February 2018
UNECE supports Ghana towards accession to global Water Conventions
02 February 2018
Overcoming Barriers to Investing in Energy Efficiency: new study brings insights from the field to help accelerate climate action
31 January 2018
Cooperating for improved statistics to make migration work for all
26 January 2018
Third cycle review and appraisal of Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing to conclude with High-Level Panel in New York
26 January 2018
New data shines light on bus and coach use as a feature of sustainable transport systems in the UNECE region
18 January 2018
UNECE supports steps towards Single Window system in Iraq, helping to unlock trade potential
18 January 2018
GDP growing steadily in the UNECE region
09 January 2018
Water scarcity: taking action in transboundary basins and addressing health impacts
03 January 2018
UNECE supports countries’ sustainable transport transition through Environmental Performance Reviews
29 December 2017
Increases in consumer price inflation over the last year in many countries of the UNECE region
18 December 2017
Lebanon confirms interest in boosting food safety and ensuring the quality of food exports and imports
15 December 2017
Strategic discussions under UNECE’s Air Convention to advance better air quality in the region
14 December 2017
The Republic of Moldova to implement its commitments under the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation based on UNECE recommendations
12 December 2017
The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) makes further steps in implementing Single Window with support from UNECE and ESCAP
11 December 2017
Making gender equality data fit for purpose
08 December 2017
UNECE supports countries’ transition to sustainable energy based on Environmental Performance Reviews
07 December 2017
Azerbaijan on its way to improve air quality with UNECE support
30 November 2017
November 2017 Batumi Talk Show: Scoring SDGs through action on green economy and clean air
29 November 2017
UNECE promotes improved road safety in Nigeria through accession to United Nations Conventions
28 November 2017
UNFC brings fresh thinking to sustainable uranium resource management
28 November 2017
Launch of UN/LOCODE Advisory Group to ensure continued contribution to identification of location in global trade
24 November 2017
International conference to explore the role of standards in achieving the SDGs
23 November 2017
Connecting improved transport infrastructure and data to support SDGs progress in the Danube region
20 November 2017
Supporting improved fire-water retention to prevent accidental water pollution
20 November 2017
Leaving no migrant uncounted – better data for safe, regular and orderly migration
17 November 2017
Proper management of abandoned mine methane is vital for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
16 November 2017
Training of trainers in Central Asia on environmental emergencies and hazardous industrial activities
13 November 2017
Exploring Industry 4.0 and its potential for climate solutions at COP23
13 November 2017
International summit highlights importance of transboundary and basin cooperation in climate change adaptation
10 November 2017
Sustainable Energy Week at UNECE explores ways to improve energy efficiency and increase share of renewable energy
09 November 2017
Experts review the environmental performance of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mongolia in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals
03 November 2017
Supporting countries in achieving low-carbon economy through improving energy efficiency in buildings in the UNECE region
01 November 2017
Water allocation in transboundary basins: highlighting global relevance and successful cooperation
30 October 2017
UNECE supporting Tajikistan in its efforts to improve air quality
26 October 2017
Exploring enhanced investment in Azerbaijan’s renewable energy sector
23 October 2017
UN/CEFACT Single Window Conference to address risks to global trade
20 October 2017
Strengthening the connection between countries’ transport and trade policies and SDGs progress
16 October 2017
UNFC to support improved management of Africa’s mineral and energy resources
16 October 2017
From Sandoz to Sendai - highlighting the importance of improving industrial safety on International Day for Disaster Reduction
13 October 2017
UNECE countries discuss the long-term future of population and housing censuses
13 October 2017
Measuring the gap between rich and poor
12 October 2017
European Forest Week artwork celebrates “Forests, our common good”
09 October 2017
Celebrating 30 years of successful data exchange for trade and logistics using the UN/EDIFACT standard
06 October 2017
From risk to resource: waste can contribute to sustainable development
05 October 2017
Exploring the transformative potential of blockchain for sustainable development at the 30th UN/CEFACT Forum
05 October 2017
Highlighting the key role of statistics in managing climate change-related disaster risks
03 October 2017
Decent housing and sustainable cities at the heart of UN celebrations of World Habitat Day in Geneva
02 October 2017
UN/CEFACT to advance innovative solutions for sustainable trade at its 30th Forum
27 September 2017
Joint expedition of water and environment experts from Afghanistan and Tajikistan kicks off in the upper Amudarya basin
26 September 2017
Towards a more sustainable clothing industry: 30th UN/CEFACT Forum to explore enhancing traceability
25 September 2017
UNECE and partners working to simplify trade in the Black Sea region
25 September 2017
New tool to support countries in designing road safety plans that will save lives
22 September 2017
UNECE identifies strategies to help realize the potential of living longer
14 September 2017
OSCE welcomes UNECE review of its commitments on green economy
13 September 2017
Realizing the potential of living longer: Ministerial Conference to explore key challenges and set future agenda for policies on ageing
13 September 2017
Armenia advances monitoring for sustainable forest management
13 September 2017
The science behind air quality – 40 years of cooperation in Europe and beyond
11 September 2017
Leaving no one behind: Budva events promote people’s right to build a sustainable future for all
08 September 2017
Pedalling ahead: linking transport, health and environment for active mobility
04 September 2017
Women at work, but in which sector? Assessing persisting gender segregation across the region
21 August 2017
Visible progress in sustainable forest management and monitoring in Uzbekistan
09 August 2017
Showcasing the global relevance of UNECE statistical work for measuring SDG progress at the World Statistics Congress
27 July 2017
Trends and progress in UNECE region featured at global review of SDGs
21 July 2017
Strengthening national capacities for road safety management
13 July 2017
Highlighting the value of the TIR Convention for global customs transit
13 July 2017
Kazakhstan is making considerable steps towards Sustainable Forest Management
12 July 2017
Gender and Generations Programme data expands insights into demographic changes
11 July 2017
Smart Sustainable Cities offer solutions to address key urban development challenges
10 July 2017
UNECE and partners in Senegal train transboundary basin representatives in preparing bankable project proposals for climate change adaptation
07 July 2017
Stable GDP growth continues in the EU and United States
07 July 2017
Deadline for submission of comments on the draft proposal for establishing a Road Safety Fund set as 15 August 2017
07 July 2017
UNECE develops new tool to improve road safety
06 July 2017
Transforming the global waste challenge into an opportunity: UNFC shows the way
29 June 2017
Promoting green economies for sustainable development through environmental assessment
29 June 2017
Forests on the catwalk again
22 June 2017
Are official statisticians becoming data scientists?
21 June 2017
European Forest Week 2017 to celebrate forests’ contribution to people’s lives
15 June 2017
Measuring global production boils down to data exchange
12 June 2017
UNECE showcases its contribution to halt overfishing at UN Ocean Conference in New York
12 June 2017
UNECE strengthens cooperation with Russia on resource management
09 June 2017
UNECE and partners launch initiative for more sustainable clothing
06 June 2017
Reducing air pollution from agriculture in the UNECE region to save lives and biodiversity
02 June 2017
Energy Ministerial Conference in Astana will discuss how to meet the challenge of sustainable energy
02 June 2017
Number of women ambassadors increasing in the UNECE region
01 June 2017
As acidification of forests slows new climate-related threats to forest, ecosystems emerge
17 May 2017
Demographic changes make policy support for family carers ever more pressing
15 May 2017
Responding to the challenges in sustainable development of energy and raw material resources
12 May 2017
UNECE works with government of Georgia to improve road safety
05 May 2017
UNECE, FAO and FOREST EUROPE discuss how to make forest work green and attractive
05 May 2017
UNECE works to improve dam safety in Central Asia
04 May 2017
Unemployment down in majority of UNECE member states in 2016
04 May 2017
It starts with a standard – but UNECE’s work on agriculture and food does not stop there
03 May 2017
UNECE addresses issues at the cross section of E-Commerce and Trade Facilitation at E-Commerce Week in Geneva
03 May 2017
April 2017 Batumi Talk Show: Scoring SDGs through action on green economy and clean air
28 April 2017
Governments and other actors pressing ahead with SDG implementation in UNECE region
28 April 2017
On UNECE’s 70th anniversary, member States praise its historic role and reiterate that it provides an important platform to support them in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda
28 April 2017
Discussing progress on education for sustainable development
26 April 2017
Eliminating environmental threats to human health requires transparent decision-making and public participation
26 April 2017
UNECE Resource Classification Week 2017: On the verge of transformative changes in resource management
20 April 2017
UNECE and partners help Azerbaijan prepare for the implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
20 April 2017
Tracking progress towards achieving Sustainable Energy for All
20 April 2017
Chad on its way to becoming the first African country to accede to the Water Convention
06 April 2017
Reviving agricultural trade in the Balkans
06 April 2017
UNECE and OSCE support the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in reaching an important milestone towards climate change adaptation in the Dniester River basin
04 April 2017
UN/CEFACT discusses Single Window developments
31 March 2017
National Policy Dialogue on water restarted in Ukraine after a six-year break
30 March 2017
Countries to discuss economic integration and cooperation towards 2030 at 70th anniversary session of the Economic Commission for Europe
29 March 2017
UNECE experts to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina to assess environmental policies and their implementation
29 March 2017
UN/CEFACT standards support the development of sustainable agriculture
28 March 2017
Local solutions to bridge the gaps in service provision for older people in rural and remote areas
28 March 2017
The Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE Region: sharing experience and learning from each other
24 March 2017
UNECE Gas Experts discuss Methane Emissions
23 March 2017
Kyrgyzstan moving closer to monitor and assess progress on sustainable forest management
23 March 2017
UNECE/FAO discuss wood energy on International Day of Forests
20 March 2017
UNECE statistical work highly appreciated at the UN Statistical Commission
17 March 2017
Who will protect environmental human rights defenders? The Aarhus Convention
14 March 2017
How to realize the potential of living longer? Call for posters
13 March 2017
Women’s age at first marriage varies widely in the UNECE region
07 March 2017
Building capacity on sustainable coal mine methane utilization practices
07 March 2017
UNECE helps to improve dam safety in Central Asia
06 March 2017
East-west divide in share of employment in agriculture, forestry and fishing
28 February 2017
UNECE study on overcoming barriers of regulatory and procedural barriers to trade in the Republic of Moldova discussed during a stakeholder meeting
24 February 2017
UN Regional Commissions launch second Global Survey on Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade Implementation
16 February 2017
New evidence shows impact of air pollution on natural vegetation and crops
15 February 2017
Ensuring better air quality and reduced climate emissions through cleaner used vehicles
15 February 2017
Annual symposium on the future networked car
15 February 2017
Beyond Batumi: Committee on Environmental Policy follows up on outcomes of Ministerial Conference
10 February 2017
Towards a new language for sustainable natural resource management
07 February 2017
Rates of imprisonment vary widely in the UNECE region
06 February 2017
Sharing experience on the implementation of EPR recommendations
02 February 2017
UNECE works with Kazakhstan to prepare the ground for strategic environmental assessment
30 January 2017
Choosing and Using Gender Data
27 January 2017
Committee on Sustainable Energy endorses set of options to implement the SDGs
27 January 2017
Policy makers and companies explore improving industrial energy efficiency
25 January 2017
New nexus approach the key for the sustainable management of the Syr Darya River Basin
13 January 2017
Exhibition on case studies on energy transition in UNECE countries
12 January 2017
UNECE contributes to global debate on commercial vehicle on-board safety
12 January 2017
Counting those on the move
05 January 2017
Public participation for a safe and sustainable future for all
04 January 2017
Who is telling the story? Changes in the proportion of women among journalists since 2000
04 January 2017
UNECE and partners launch project to support transboundary water cooperation in the Horn of Africa
22 December 2016
Kyrgyzstan requests UNECE assistance to steer innovation policies towards the achievement of sustainable development
20 December 2016
Fostering cooperation in the Drin River basin
20 December 2016
Global water workshop promotes coordinated attainment of global development goals while managing transboundary basins
16 December 2016
EPRs to support the achievement and monitoring of SDGs
16 December 2016
Bioenergy - the leading renewable energy source
16 December 2016
Progress under the Air Convention to ensure cleaner air in the region
15 December 2016
Making evaluation fit for purpose: UNECE and Switzerland join forces
13 December 2016
Experts review the environmental performance of Bulgaria and Tajikistan
09 December 2016
UNECE working with Georgia to implement green decision-making tools
09 December 2016
UN system in Europe and Central Asia joins forces on Agenda 2030
08 December 2016
Developing official statistics for SDGs
06 December 2016
UNECE, OECD and UNEP join forces for greening the economies in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
06 December 2016
Strengthening cooperation on water quality in Central Asia
06 December 2016
UNECE becomes one of the Partners of the World Bank’s PPP Knowledge Lab
06 December 2016
Gender-informed standards contribute to women’s empowerment
01 December 2016
How much free time do we have?
28 November 2016
UNECE member States promote smart coordination models for sustainable land management
28 November 2016
Promoting public participation and transparencry in biosafety
24 November 2016
World Day of Remembrance 2016: paying tribute to victims
24 November 2016
Kazakhstan discusses application of strategic environmental assessment
22 November 2016
Fostering dialogue and cooperation on industrial accidents prevention, preparedness and response
22 November 2016
UNECE member States come together to further efforts towards decent, adequate, affordable and healthy housing in the region
21 November 2016
Caucasian and Central Asian countries join forces for sustainable forestry
21 November 2016
Taking due account of population issues is central to moving towards sustainable development
17 November 2016
Implementing the green economy: THE PEP 2016 Symposium
17 November 2016
Inflation patterns vary across the region
16 November 2016
UNECE at COP22: supporting countries in taking climate action to achieve sustainable development
14 November 2016
Study finds transboundary cooperation key to water and energy security in the Drina Basin
10 November 2016
Poverty statistics: “national ownership” and “international comparability”
10 November 2016
Belarus pilots public hearings on green economy
10 November 2016
Rules and standards are key to advance the well-being of citizens
08 November 2016
Act now to Reduce Food Loss
03 November 2016
Start-up Nations: Innovative Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development
03 November 2016
UNFC now applicable for storage of CO2
27 October 2016
Improved cooperation in Central Asia is crucial to achieve the SDGs
27 October 2016
Transboundary water cooperation discussed in Astana
26 October 2016
Celebrating 20 years of the Water Convention and its global opening
25 October 2016
International Energy Forum will explore ways to implement the Paris Climate Agreement
17 October 2016
The role of forests in achieving sustainable development and combating climate change
13 October 2016
Defending the Value of Official Statistics
10 October 2016
Latin American countries confirm interest in the Water Convention and its tools for transboundary water cooperation
06 October 2016
Measuring progress towards the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement
04 October 2016
The Information Economy: Bolstering Resilience and Sustainable Development in Central Asia
04 October 2016
Ghana looks to simplify international trade procedures
04 October 2016
Improving energy efficiency in the built environment
03 October 2016
UNECE countries lead change in census methodology and technology
30 September 2016
UN Secretary-General, Member States praise the important role of the UN Regional Commissions in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
28 September 2016
28th UN/CEFACT Forum - supporting trade facilitation
26 September 2016
New developments regarding technical provisions for automated driving
23 September 2016
More funds are needed for climate change adaptation in transboundary basins
23 September 2016
Overcoming the gap to achieving sustainable energy
23 September 2016
Get your right to a healthy community
22 September 2016
Data from the Generations and Gender Programme widely used at Europe’s largest conference for population research
21 September 2016
UNECE assists SPECA member countries to collect and disseminate road transport and road safety statistics
20 September 2016
Defining the urban agenda of the future
07 September 2016
UNECE and partners train water management trainers in Kazakhstan
29 August 2016
UNFC aids assessment and sustainable production of materials from energy basins
17 August 2016
UNECE brings resource classification to Mongolia
10 August 2016
Helping Central Asia countries explore once again their trade potential in nuts and dried fruit
27 July 2016
Ending poverty and reducing inequalities – knowing where we stand
25 July 2016
One-UN approach to smart sustainable urban development: the United for Smart Sustainable Cities Initiative
22 July 2016
Unemployment decreasing in most UNECE countries
20 July 2016
Decarbonisation – Zero emission mobility starts now!
15 July 2016
China discusses UNECE Guidelines on PPP
08 July 2016
The challenge of gathering data on active ageing
07 July 2016
Why the new UNECE Standard for Dried Apricots matters for Fergana Valley and peace…
04 July 2016
New international standard for Dried Apricots
28 June 2016
2016 Aarhus week - How the Aarhus Convention contributes to sustainable development
27 June 2016
Russian and Kazakh experts discuss transboundary water cooperation
27 June 2016
Cycling could put Green Economy transition in motion
23 June 2016
Security of the global supply chain in focus of UNECE and OSCE discussion in Geneva
20 June 2016
UNECE and China team up to foster People-first PPPs
20 June 2016
The role of Strategic Environmental Assessment in greening economies
17 June 2016
SPECA countries move towards practical implementation of trade facilitation using the UN Trade Facilitation Implementation Guide
17 June 2016
UNECE and China to increase cooperation on UN vehicle regulations
17 June 2016
Computer use increasing among older persons in UNECE region
15 June 2016
Pan-European countries commit to lead transition to green economy and tackle air pollution
14 June 2016
Rovaniemi Action plan for the Forest Sector in a Green Economy can trigger cross sectoral initiatives in the context of the Paris Agreement
10 June 2016
‘Leaving no-one behind’ demands focus on gender for Sustainable Development statistics
09 June 2016
All eyes on Batumi for the 8th Ministerial Conference
03 June 2016
Diverging growth trends in the UNECE region
03 June 2016
UNECE helps countries to measure global production
26 May 2016
UNECE tools for Innovation and Public-Private Partnerships will be key elements in achieving the SDGs
26 May 2016
Developing better statistics to measure migration
25 May 2016
Innovation and Public-Private Partnerships - key elements for supporting the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
20 May 2016
UNECE joins global discussion on implementing environmental dimension of SDGs
20 May 2016
UNECE and WTO Bring Central Asia Closer to the Global Rules-Based Trading System
17 May 2016
Celebrating 10 years of successful UNECE support to water policy reform in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia in Paris
13 May 2016
UNECE region moving to action on SDGs
12 May 2016
Has life improved for older persons in Armenia?
09 May 2016
UNFC now available in Thai
03 May 2016
UN/CEFACT: Protecting Human Health and the Environment through Electronic Data Exchange
03 May 2016
Discussing the Sustainability Credentials of Natural gas
02 May 2016
Miracle Seeds Feeding the World - Celebrating the 2016 International Year of Pulses
29 April 2016
UNECE discusses possibilities for expanding the use of UN/LOCODE
28 April 2016
Enhanced transboundary and cross-sectoral cooperation needed in the Drina River Basin
28 April 2016
UNECE helps improve the measurement of inflation
27 April 2016
Armenia to improve the supply of drinking water throughout the country
27 April 2016
UN/CEFACT adopts strategy to maximise contribution of Electronic Business Tools to the Sustainable Development Goals
26 April 2016
UNECE is making geospatial data work for you
20 April 2016
Discussing the application of Resource Classification to renewable energy sources
20 April 2016
SWITCH – Discover the Future of Energy coming to the UN Cinema on 27 April
19 April 2016
Kyrgyzstan working towards improved air quality management with UNECE support
19 April 2016
Putting People First in PPPs for Sustainable Development
08 April 2016
UNECE experts to visit Bulgaria to assess environmental policies and implementation
07 April 2016
UNECE to take part in Cycling Festival Europe 2016
07 April 2016
Celebrating the International Year of Pulses with a culinary event
06 April 2016
Managing methane to deliver on climate change and sustainable development agendas
31 March 2016
Cities in the Commonwealth of Independent States face many challenges
24 March 2016
GGP recognized as emerging European research project
24 March 2016
UNECE is leading the way in developing climate change statistics
24 March 2016
UNECE supports development of a regional framework for transboundary water cooperation in Central Africa
23 March 2016
UNECE supports Belarus in promoting innovation for sustainable development
23 March 2016
Celebrating the valuable presents from forests
17 March 2016
Preparation of Air Convention assessment report in final stages
16 March 2016
European Habitat to discuss the challenges of Sustainable Housing in Liveable Cities
15 March 2016
Symposium on the Future Networked Car
08 March 2016
Number of women in parliament on the rise across the UNECE region
08 March 2016
Air Convention attracts global scientific cooperation to look at pollution impacts on vegetation
07 March 2016
Energy efficiency – the fuel for sustainable development
03 March 2016
Supporting Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan through Advanced Fossil Fuel Technologies
03 March 2016
UNECE work attracting global interest at the United Nations Statistical Commission
01 March 2016
Two publications in one: Your Toolkit for Effective Public Participation in Environmental Decision-making and in Strategic Environmental Assessment
25 February 2016
Effective public participation — Why it matters
25 February 2016
UNECE to launch new work for better data on entrepreneurship
25 February 2016
UNECE organizes demonstration of new helmets for e-bikes and mopeds
24 February 2016
Strengthening cooperation to address air pollution impacts on the Arctic and beyond
24 February 2016
United Nations Holds High Level Discussion on Sustainable Transport and the Adoption of New Information and Communications Technologies
19 February 2016
UNECE provides practical guidance on measuring global production
18 February 2016
How can rethinking energy transform lives?
17 February 2016
UNECE standards help Namibia export grapes to Europe
12 February 2016
Statistics of Road Traffic Accidents in Europe and North America
12 February 2016
Greening the economy and improving air quality will top agenda of Eighth Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference
04 February 2016
UNECE and OSCE support discussions on optimization of cargo flows along Euro-Asian corridors
04 February 2016
UN/CEFACT and the SDGs
03 February 2016
Georgia and Turkey create digital link with eTIR
29 January 2016
Real wages increased in most UNECE countries in 2014
20 January 2016
Iraq confirms progress towards accession to the UNECE Water Convention in 2016
19 January 2016
Eat less meat and animal products to protect the environment and your health
19 January 2016
New publication demonstrates UNFC can be applied to nuclear fuel resources
06 January 2016
The power of environmental transparency — the Aarhus Convention helps to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
23 December 2015
UNECE at COP 21: Promoting practical solutions for tackling climate change
18 December 2015
UNECE helps Kazakhstan raise capacity on international water law
17 December 2015
Western Balkan countries call for action to defeat illegal logging
10 December 2015
Cuba reviews benefits of UNFC for economic development
10 December 2015
Data from the Generations and Gender Programme provide new insights on key demographic developments
09 December 2015
Regional Survey on the Sustainable Development Goals
07 December 2015
Pathways to Sustainable Energy: Where to go and how to get there?
01 December 2015
UNECE engages statisticians to measure progress ahead of COP21
26 November 2015
Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine advance on innovation policy for sustainable development
23 November 2015
Ukraine finalizes its readiness assessment and start work with donors on implementing the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
23 November 2015
UNECE initiates second Innovation Performance Review of Belarus
23 November 2015
Sweden makes first step for new international agreement on air pollution to enter into force
23 November 2015
How can PRTRs help achieve the SDGs?
19 November 2015
Reducing transport-related emissions for a better environment and human health
19 November 2015
Governments, the private Sector and NGOs to discuss in Berlin means to address Europe’s housing crisis
16 November 2015
Consumer price inflation stays low in European economies
11 November 2015
Parties to discuss how UNECE Water Convention can support transboundary water cooperation worldwide
11 November 2015
SPECA Economic Forum to discuss regional aspects of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
06 November 2015
UNECE experts to visit Tajikistan to assess environmental policies and implementation
05 November 2015
UNECE releases practical guidance on measuring quality of employment
03 November 2015
Standards provide boost to public policy process
02 November 2015
Working across the environment, transport and energy sectors to improve air quality
30 October 2015
What is the value of forests? Silva 2015 and European Forest Week are searching for answers
30 October 2015
Afghan-Tajik cooperation on the Pyanj Basin widens with UNECE support
27 October 2015
Workshop discusses the use of UNFC in Egypt
22 October 2015
Sustainable management and use of fossil fuels important for climate agenda
22 October 2015
UNECE is now a climate neutral organization
15 October 2015
Counting on numbers - Celebrating World Statistics Day 2015
15 October 2015
UNECE supports Kazakhstan in implementation of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
14 October 2015
Clean wood energy in households – complex but possible
09 October 2015
Analysis of National Case Studies on Policy Reforms to Promote Energy Efficiency Investments
09 October 2015
UNECE helps Ukraine prepare for the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation
08 October 2015
UNECE showcases pan-European experience at air pollution conference in China
08 October 2015
UNECE symposium discusses food safety and quality challenges in the meat sector
06 October 2015
More Heat with Less Wood - How to foster the sustainable use of wood energy?
01 October 2015
UNECE to actively participate in 2015 ITS World Congress
01 October 2015
Georgia to develop a Strategic Environmental Assessment and an Environmental Impact Assessment Systems with support from UNECE
30 September 2015
UNECE offers solutions for furthering human rights and transparency on hazardous substances and wastes
30 September 2015
UNECE to celebrate World Habitat Day with “Art for Smart Sustainable Cities” exhibition
28 September 2015
Most UNECE countries fall short of commitment on official development assistance
24 September 2015
UNECE to support Kazakhstan’s Transition to a Green Economy Model
23 September 2015
UNECE will celebrate International day of Older Persons on 1 October with thematic panel and exhibition
22 September 2015
Remote Control Parking system presented in the park of the Palais des Nations
18 September 2015
The need for strengthened cooperation on water highlighted at Berlin Conference
17 September 2015
Draft UNECE Renewable Energy Status Report open for peer review until 23 September
15 September 2015
UNECE to assist Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to unlock economic growth through innovation
08 September 2015
Guidelines on Statistical Business Registers
07 September 2015
UN digital ambassador Elyx participates in UNECE field exercise on industrial accidents in the Danube Delta
04 September 2015
UNECE Economic Cooperation and Trade Week
25 August 2015
Towards better data to help policy makers keep climate action on track
21 August 2015
Modest job growth in 2014 in countries affected most severely by the economic crisis
14 August 2015
UNECE signs United Nations Development Assistance Framework of Armenia for 2016-2020
31 July 2015
UNECE launches the tablet version of its Annual Report
15 July 2015
Air pollution alters nutrient balance in ecosystems
15 July 2015
Draft UNECE standard on Public-Private Partnerships in Healthcare Policy open for public review for 60 days
13 July 2015
Fostering regional cooperation on trade in Central Asia
10 July 2015
UNECE helps Republic of Moldova strengthen data on women entrepreneurs
09 July 2015
Aarhus week in Geneva
08 July 2015
UNECE road map for mainstreaming Ageing in Georgia discussed at conference at Parliament in Tbilisi
07 July 2015
MDG report stresses progress in the Caucasus and Central Asia
07 July 2015
UNECE peer review mechanisms can contribute to the post-2015 review framework
06 July 2015
New countries from outside the UNECE region express interest in the Water Convention
02 July 2015
Izmir becomes world’s capital of dried fruits and nuts for a week
01 July 2015
Customs-2-Customs electronic exchange of information can facilitate legitimate trade and improve border crossing
26 June 2015
Guidelines for application of UNFC to uranium and thorium resources released for public comment
25 June 2015
UNECE’s Conference of European Statisticians adopts Declaration on the role of national statistical offices in measuring SDGs
24 June 2015
Making sense of global production chains
23 June 2015
Reducing fine particulate matter could save millions of lives
23 June 2015
Central Asian Economies Move On Knowledge-based Development
19 June 2015
Best Policy Practices for promoting Energy Efficiency
17 June 2015
New book on the contribution of the UNECE Water Convention to International Water Cooperation
16 June 2015
Labour mobility in the spotlight of the Conference of European Statisticians
11 June 2015
Men at work: labour as a possible driver for differing emigration flows in the CIS region
10 June 2015
Improving Migration Statistics in CIS Countries
10 June 2015
UNECE helps Georgia amend law on environmental assessment
03 June 2015
UNECE celebrating World Environment Day 2015
02 June 2015
Uzbekistan improves its air quality management, with help from UNECE
29 May 2015
Tapping the potential of older people in Lithuania: Active Ageing Index helps to guide policies
29 May 2015
Continued poverty decline in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
21 May 2015
Towards comparable poverty measures
21 May 2015
UNECE Countries in Figures 2015
13 May 2015
UN system in Europe and Central Asia deepens cooperation in run-up to SDGs
13 May 2015
Arctic Council welcomes UNECE work on black carbon
07 May 2015
UNECE joins international initiative to reduce nitrogen pollution
07 May 2015
UNECE helps Ukraine devise strategy to implement WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
07 May 2015
UNFC can help investors devise solid financing plans for renewables
07 May 2015
UNECE helps Belarus amend law on State Environmental Expertise in line with international standards
07 May 2015
Secretary-General appoints Jean Todt of France Special Envoy for Road Safety
30 April 2015
Three North African countries discuss benefits of Espoo Convention
23 April 2015
UN/CEFACT to produce recommendations to support implementation of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
23 April 2015
UNECE Resource Classification Week
23 April 2015
66th session of the Economic Commission for Europe endorses High-level statement on the post-2015 development agenda
17 April 2015
UNECE @ 7th World Water Forum: Water for Our Future
08 April 2015
The Active Ageing Index: Evidence-based policymaking in action
01 April 2015
Childcare enrolment is increasing in the UNECE region
01 April 2015
UNECE, FAO and UNOG join forces to celebrate the International Day of Forests
26 March 2015
Stemming the tide of lives lost on two wheeled vehicles
25 March 2015
Remarkable uptrend in the production and sharing of environmental data in target countries of the UNECE region
25 March 2015
Georgia and Turkey kick-start eTIR pilot project
18 March 2015
UNECE experts visit Belarus to assess environmental policies and implementation
17 March 2015
UNECE takes action to protect lives and livelihoods
14 March 2015
Air pollution puts cultural heritage at risk
13 March 2015
UNECE helps Azerbaijan draft law on Environmental Impact Assessment
13 March 2015
Innovative strategies to empower users of care services
13 March 2015
Improving outcomes and reducing costs of decision-making impacting the environment
04 March 2015
Regional Consultation to pave the way for the 3rd International Conference on Financing for Development
02 March 2015
New study calls for accrued efforts to clean Europe’s air
26 February 2015
Statisticians are preparing to measure the Sustainable Development Goals
26 February 2015
The euro area returned to growth in 2014
24 February 2015
Ministerial Board to review strategic direction of the European Environment and Health Process
19 February 2015
Rethinking sustainable urban transport and mobility
18 February 2015
Sustainable Land Management Week
18 February 2015
Experts and Policy-makers Study Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Practices in Israel
12 February 2015
Natural gas vehicles can NOx your SOx off
05 February 2015
UNECE facilitates reflection on the regional integration, peace, security and stability benefits of transboundary water cooperation
03 February 2015
UNECE to undertake study on regulatory and procedural barriers to trade in Albania
29 January 2015
The long journey of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics
28 January 2015
UNECE Ideas for Change Award: Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals
19 January 2015
VVV: Discovering the possibilities of Big Data
15 January 2015
UNECE’s Trade Facilitation Implementation Guide (TFIG) proves popular
15 January 2015
Transport of Dangerous Goods - ADR 2015 now available
15 January 2015
Blue is the new green: UNECE to discuss the sustainable management of natural gas
15 January 2015
Accessing environmental information in the Digital Age — What the Aarhus Convention is doing
18 December 2014
Growth in trade still under pre economic crisis level
18 December 2014
Study tour in Czech Republic fosters practical implementation of Strategic Environmental Assessment
11 December 2014
How improved connectivity with Central Asia can contribute to the economic development and stability of Afghanistan
03 December 2014
Employment in research on the rise in most UNECE countries
03 December 2014
UNECE supports Afghan-Tajik cooperation on water and the environment in the Amu Darya Basin
28 November 2014
UNECE launches new tool on education on standards
26 November 2014
Advancing environmental governance in the region
21 November 2014
UNECE supports strengthening of dam safety in Central Asia
20 November 2014
Promoting regular environmental reporting in the pan-European region
19 November 2014
Approval of project to develop transboundary water cooperation between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
18 November 2014
Despite progress, preventable TB-related deaths still common in the UNECE region
14 November 2014
Building technical capacity on the United Nations Framework Classification in Africa
07 November 2014
Energy for Sustainable Development – Must reality conflict with ambition?
05 November 2014
UN/CEFACT 24th Forum in New Delhi: enhancing trust in paperless trade
05 November 2014
The prevalence of part time employment varies greatly in the region
30 October 2014
Exploring the role of fossil fuels in achieving environmental, economic and social objectives
28 October 2014
UNECE launches the Astana Water Action web portal
22 October 2014
Addressing climate change impacts through transboundary and intersectoral cooperation on water
22 October 2014
UNFC under consideration by the International Seabed Authority for classification of polymetallic nodules
22 October 2014
UNECE Water Convention promoted at a high-level business forum
16 October 2014
How can Public-Private Partnerships help deliver water and sanitation to all?
13 October 2014
Population and housing censuses: Europe leads methodological change
10 October 2014
Incentives to reduce climate change should not increase air pollution
01 October 2014
UNECE supports policy response to recent accidents affecting dams in Kazakhstan
01 October 2014
Kaunas Municipality: Towards a Green and Healthy Sustainable Mobility
26 September 2014
Celebrate the International day of Older Persons with a dance
24 September 2014
The Euro zone was the only area with no GDP growth in the region in 2013
12 September 2014
How to better measure migration?
10 September 2014
Persistent gender divide in subjects studied by tertiary students in the region
10 September 2014
Discussion on UNECE contribution to promoting energy efficiency in the region
09 September 2014
Reference to Standards
04 September 2014
UNECE training on Trade Facilitation in Ukraine
04 September 2014
National round-table in Azerbaijan discussed implementation of the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment
03 September 2014
Turkmenistan hosts international conference on the role of transport and transit corridors
03 September 2014
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Ukraine’s National Trade Facilitation Committee moves into higher gear with UNECE support