UN/S-G Adresses REDD+

Speaking at a news conference in Indonesia, Ban Ki-Moon stated that, while REDD+ is a win-win-win situation for local communities, Indonesia and the world, it is no substitute for deep greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions in developed countries.
Full Statement

Rio+20 Participation

The President of the UN/GA has circulated a letter to UN member States urging “all countries that are in a position to provide financial support, to do so,” in order to enable all countries to be present at UNCSD (Rio+20). A trust fund has been established to receive contributions for developing country representatives' participation and the participation of Major Group representatives from developing countries, in both the regional and international preparatory processes and in the Conference itself.

Germany and UNIDO Cooperation

In view to the preparatory process for UNCSD (Rio+20), the Government of Germany and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the promotion of energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy in developing countries, including the promotion of sustainable industrial development. 
UNIDO Press Release on Cooperation Between UNIDO and Germany

UNDP/UNEP: Climate Change Adaptation Guide

As part of the Poverty-Environment Initiative, this new guide entitled “Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into Development Planning: A Guide for Practitioners” provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how governments and other national actors can mainstream climate change adaptation into national development planning as part of broader mainstreaming efforts. It is aimed at public decision-makers and practitioners in developing countries dealing with climate change adaptation.


 

Córdoba Dialogue With Civil Society

UNEP, together with the Spanish Ministry for Environment, Rural and Marine Affairs is organizing this meeting on October 17-18 under the theme "Citizenship for a Sustainable Planet". With a special emphasis on civil society from developing countries, the event aims to ensure that the outcome of UNCSD (Rio+20) be as inclusive as possible. Individual topics on the agenda include:

- green jobs as an opportunity;

- the role of cities;

- green economy and women; and

- food security.

Further information (agenda, location, etc.) will be put on UNEP’s website as it becomes available (www.unep.org/civil-society).