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European Green Deal: Commission proposes new strategy to protect and restore EU forests
Today, the European Commission adopted the New EU Forest Strategy for 2030, a flagship initiative of the European Green Deal that builds on the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. The strategy contributes to the package of measures proposed…
European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate…
Today, the European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.…
Unilever joins COP26 as a Principal Partner
Unilever has been named a Principal Partner for the vital climate change summit, COP26, taking place in Glasgow this November.
The owner of brands such as Dove, Knorr, The Vegetarian Butcher and Persil/Omo is the eleventh and final…
UK Mission in Geneva launches an Environmental Photography Competition in the run up to COP26
The UK is preparing to host the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in November 2021.
As we count down to COP26, the UK Mission is proud to launch our first Environmental Photography Competition. The…
Copenhagen named UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture for 2023
The city of Copenhagen has been officially designated as World Capital of Architecture for 2023 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, on the recommendation of the General Assembly of the International Union of Architects (UIA).…
Ola Electric begins India’s EV Revolution, Opens reservation for Ola Scooter
Mumbai, July 15th, 2021: Ola Electric today kicked off India’s EV revolution by opening up reservations for its much awaited and highly anticipated electric scooter.
Starting today, consumers can reserve their Ola Scooter on…
Government of Canada and Government of British Columbia to establish donation-matching with the…
Ontario: The Government of Canada recognizes the hardship Canadians have encountered due to the wildfires in British Columbia (BC) and is committed to support them through these difficult times.
Today, the Minister for Public Safety and…
Canada Releases National Issues Report on Climate Change Adaptation
Communities across the country are experiencing the impacts of climate change, from extreme events such as wildfires, flooding and heat waves to rising sea levels, melting ice and permafrost, highlighting the need for adaptation action to…
Canada Invests in New EV Fast Chargers Across British Columbia
Vancouver: The Government of Canada is building a clean energy future to strengthen the economy, create good, middle-class jobs and support workers in the natural resource sectors.
Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West…
ADB Commits to Full Alignment with Paris Agreement
Manila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced its commitment to align its operations with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
ADB will achieve full alignment of its sovereign operations by 1 July 2023. Alignment of its…