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Towards an Energy Plus Approach for the Poor

[03-02-2012] The newly launched United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report based on case studies in Asia and the Pacific, calls for a set of "energy plus" services. The report titled 'Towards an Energy plus Approach for the Poor' talks about access to modern energy required for heating, cooking and electricity for the people from the lower income group. UNDP report confirms that there can be no development without energy, and that poverty cannot be addressed sustainably without paying due attention to energy services. The report adds that the poor need energy to get out of poverty, but energy alone is not enough. Read More...

2011 Human Development Report: Inequalities and environmental challenges threaten progress in Asia, Pacific

[28-11-2011] Environmental challenges fueled largely by rapid industrial development and deforestation sharpen inequalities within many countries and across Asia and the Pacific, and the region as a whole is by far the largest contributor to the global increase in greenhouse gas emissions in recent decades, even though East Asia's per capita emissions are still low, says the Report. Read More...

25 November 2011; International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

[28-11-2011] 25th of November is observed globally as the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women. It is a reminder to reaffirm our commitment towards eliminating violence against women and children. Read More...

Adoption of Ministerial Declaration, Climate Change Summit

[21-11-2011] The Himalayan nations of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal adopted a declaration on behalf of their Governments wherein a regional 'framework of cooperation' was agreed upon to build resilience and buffer the impacts of climate change as a common prerogative during the Climate Change Summit held in Thimphu. Read More...

2nd Public Environmental Expenditure Review (PEER) Report Launched in Bhutan

[15-11-2011] Bhutan launched its 2nd PEER report during the side event of the Regional Climate Summit. The report was launched by HRH Princess Euphelma Choden Wangchhuck at the high level forum with government officials, youth participants from the 4 countries (of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India & Nepal) and international delegates. Read More...

14 November Climate Summit for a Living Himalayas

[14-11-2011] Recognizing the urgent need for Himalayan nations to build resilience and buffer the impacts of climate change Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal agreed to convene the 2011 Climate Summit in Thimphu. The main purpose of the Summit was to adopt and endorse a 10 year road map for adaption to climate change in the Eastern Himalayan sub-region to ensure food, water and energy security while maintaining bio-diversity and ecosystem services. Read More...

2011 Human Development Report: Inequalities and environmental challenges threaten progress in Asia, Pacific

[03-11-2011] Environmental challenges fueled largely by rapid industrial development and deforestation sharpen inequalities within many countries and across Asia and the Pacific, according to the Report. The region as a whole is by far the largest contributor to the global increase in greenhouse gas emissions in recent decades, even though East Asia's per capita emissions are still low, says the Report. Read More...

Hamburg to host 2011 Match Against Poverty in support of Horn of Africa famine relief

[28-09-2011] Geneva/Hamburg - 26 September 2011 --Football stars Ronaldo and Zinédine Zidane announced today that the ninth annual Match Against Poverty will take place in Hamburg, Germany on 13 December 2011, with most of the proceeds going towards addressing the ongoing food crisis in the Horn of Africa. As Goodwill Ambassadors for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ronaldo and Zidane will gather a team of other famous soccer players for a friendly game against an all-star side from German team Hamburger Sport-Verein (HSV). Read More...

Bhutan celebrates the 2011 International Democracy Day

[28-09-2011] n September 15, Bhutan observed the fourth International Democracy Day in Thimphu. Amalgamating this year's theme to celebrate International Day of Democracy 2011, the Parliament of Bhutan in partnership with the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy organized a forum titled "Youth and Democracy", facilitated with support from UNDP. Read More...

New guide to help developing countries speed up access to climate finance

[16-09-2011] New York, 14 September 2011 -The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today launched a guidebook aimed at helping decision makers in developing countries to better take advantage of the billions pledged to address climate change. "Blending Climate Finance through National Climate Funds" is based on UNDP's experience in setting up, managing and advising 750 funds and providing services for over US$5 billion in contributions pooled from multiple donors. Read More...

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