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Newsrooms in: Español | Français Contact UNDP's NewsroomMedia Inquiries (for journalists) Phone: (212) 906-5382 E-mail: UNDP-newsroom@undp.org Fax: (212) 906-5001 Click here for media contacts Inquiries (general public) Click here for general inquiries For The Record… Official Responses to Inaccurate Media Reports Click here to access this page Environment & Energy03 February 2010 Preserving the Prespa Basin in the Balkans The agreement is a big step forward for Prespa's conservation, with each of the countries committing themselves to joint cooperation in managing its watershed. 03 February 2010 Development programme for Syria's Al-Ghab region A project aimed at up improving the living standards of the Al-Ghab region has been signed between the State Planning Commission, UNDP and the Food and Agriculture organization (FAO). Go to Press Release 11 January 2010 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia takes on climate change The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia held a series of public awareness activities to demonstrate the country's commitment towards combating climate change. 05 January 2010 Climate change: the Zambian story In Zambia, any change in climate can spell disaster. With a majority of Zambians depending on agriculture, even a slight change in temperature can affect crops like maize with catastrophic consequences for livelihoods. 17 December 2009 UNDP supports marine conservation efforts in Thailand With the help of a small grant from UNDP, fishermen have started to rehabilitate Chao Lao Bay, using local knowledge and technology. 16 December 2009 UNDP helps drought-stricken Iraq combat effects of climate change As the destructive effects of climate change become an everyday reality for the people of Iraq and the Middle East, UNDP has been working with governments to implement nationwide projects that help these countries adapt to an ongoing drought. 16 December 2009 UNDP, Ecuador protect biodiversity and promote development By leaving one of the world's largest oil reserves – located in Ecuador's protected Yasuni National Park – untouched, Ecuador will prevent 407 million tonnes of CO2 from being released. 15 December 2009 UNDP Administrator Helen Clark visits Copenhagen Helen Clark gave remarks and participated in discussions on climate change in Copenhagen, site of the COP15. 15 December 2009 China’s pathway towards a low carbon economy and society As the United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen enters the homestretch, government leaders, heads of international organizations, and academics gathered at a side event to debate China's political and economic shift towards a low carbon model of growth. 10 December 2009 Future uncertain for Pacific Islands like Kiribati Kiribati is no more than four metres high at its highest point, and 100 percent of the population lives within one kilometre of the coast, making this nation one of the most vulnerable to the effects of global warming. 09 December 2009 Moldova must act now to adapt to changing climate Most aspects of Moldovan life and the Moldovan economy are likely to change for the worse due to global climate change if no actions are taken, a new UNDP report predicts. 08 December 2009 Protected areas – Natural solutions to climate change crisis Protected Areas offer a cost effective solution to the impacts of climate change, according to a new book from IUCN, The Nature Conservancy, UNDP, Wildlife Conservation Society, the World Bank and WWF. Go to Press Release
07 December 2009 United Nations climate change conference kicks off in Copenhagen The United Nations Climate Change Conference kicked off in Copenhagen today with a strong sense of confidence that countries can seal a comprehensive, ambitious and effective international climate change deal in Denmark and with an unprecedented sense of urgency to act on climate change. Go to Press Release Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 12 Next > |
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