Barcelona hosts the second edition of the SwitchMed Connect, an annual gathering that brings together leaders in the field of eco and social innovation in the Mediterranean countries.
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PAGE – Open call for applications
An open call for applications for new countries to join PAGE was launched on 14/10 at the concluding session of the Green Economy Academy in Turin. More details and application pack are available at http://www.un-page.org/page-
SWITCH-Asia event at Sri Lanka Next – A Blue Green Era
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The United States and China ratify Paris Climate Agreement
The United States and China announced that they would formally ratify the Paris Climate Agreement, a pivotal step towards reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. The announcement comes on the eve of the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China, after weeks of negotiations between the two countries.
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Empowering women garment workers across Myanmar and Bangladesh
In July the EU-funded SMART Myanmar II project organized a study mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to meet women’s community organizations and garment industry affiliates.
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A milestone for Palestine: Assessment report on SCP policies now ready
Palestine has closely assessed the status of Sustainable Consumption and Production in its country. Now the report has been published.
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SWITCH to Green works to strengthen the networks and supports that feed green commerce. Not only do SWITCH regional programmes help to boost the market, but the focus on knowledge sharing gives MSMEs and eco-entrepreneurs access to EU Good Practices and advice. By opening the channels between the public and private sectors and encouraging eco-incentives, the flagship initiative aims at creating an enabling environment where eco-entrepreneurship can thrive. SWITCH to Green, through its numerous environmental programmes and grant projects offers financial support for the private sector to develop and invest in SCP.
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SWITCH to Green is not only about synergising initiatives and sharing best practices, but also about incorporating sustainability into policy frameworks. For developing countries, more efficient resource use is not only an urgent environmental concern; it also represents an opportunity for competitiveness and economic growth. One of the objectives of the Flagship Initiative is to identify ways for countries covered by the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI) to generate an inclusive green economy.
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