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UN Secretary-General Underlines ILO’s Role in the Emerging Green Economy
19 November 2008: In an address to the 303rd Session of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 6-21 November 2008, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon explained that, while in Washington DC, US, for the G-20 summit, he had stressed that the crisis is an opportunity to promote green economic development. More information.
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UN to Assist in Establishment of Inter-Agency Climate Change Centre for Pacific Countries
19 August 2008: In a message delivered by Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Secretary, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, to the Pacific Islands Forum summit meeting, which is taking place until 21 August 2008 in Alofi, Niue, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the creation of an Inter-Agency Climate Change Centre for coordinated UN support to Pacific Island Countries and regional organizations. More information.
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| Climate change, energy and food security, economic development – in the end, it all trickles down to water |
| By Pasquale Steduto, Chair of UN-Water; and Johan Kuylenstierna, Chief Technical Advisor, UN-Water |
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We can be certain about one thing related to the future. The pressure on water resources will continue to increase. This is a fundamental challenge as water resources, unlike fossil fuels, are an irreplaceable natural resource for human survival. In light of climate change, and dwindling fossil fuel resources, the quest to find alternative sustainable energy sources will escalate. Eventually we will succeed, no doubt, but on the way the fundamental role of water will become even more evident, also in relation to energy security. ... article continues. |
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