May 17, 2012
- In the report, the Expert Review Team (ERT) that conducted the centralized review concludes that Monaco’s inventory submission is complete and was prepared and reported in accordance with the UNFCCC reporting guidelines. It also concluded that the GHG inventory is generally in line with the various guidelines by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), with the exception of certain areas.
May 15, 2012
- The UN Pavilion highlights the work of 24 UN bodies and international organizations, to raise Expo visitors' awareness on: marine pollution from oil; marine litter; deep seabed marine biodiversity; over-fishing; and the impacts of climate change on oceans and coasts. International Exposition 2012 (Expo 2012) is taking place in Yeosu, Republic of Korea, under the theme "Oceans and Coasts: Connecting Our Lives, Ensuring Our Future—The Choice is Yours."
May 14, 2012
- The UNFCCC Secretariat has released Australia’s submission containing its views on: the eligibility of CCS project activities involving transport of carbon dioxide from one country to another or involving geological storage sites that are located in more than one country; and the establishment of a global reserve of CERs for CCS project activities.
May 11, 2012
- The UN Secretary General's Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Initiative has released an Action Agenda identifying 11 high-impact “Action Areas” that can be leveraged to create and support an environment for widespread deployment of sustainable energy globally. It also provides a roadmap and guide to mobilizing action, outlining specific opportunities in each of the 11 Action Areas to where quick, meaningful progress can be made.
May 10, 2012
- In partnership with the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) launched a 2012-2015 campaign to improve vehicle fuel economy around the world. The 2012-2015 targets include the completion of in-country assessments and development of new outreach materials for governments and industry.
- The International Transport Forum (ITF) released its 2012 Transport Outlook on Seamless Transport for Greener Growth. The Outlook underscored the need for a seamless transport system for greener growth and continued technological change to reduce the transport sector's global carbon footprint.
May 9, 2012
- The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Chair's Summary reviews the events and outcomes of the meeting and notes key interventions made by participating Ministers and observers in sessions on clean energy, energy for all, energy efficiency, and cross-cutting topics. An appendix also outlines initiatives announced at the CEM.
- Transport Ministers at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Annual Summit agreed to a Declaration importance of sustainable transport systems for economic prosperity, environmental protection, safety and security of society, as well as effective connections between the transport system and renewable and sustainable energy sources.
May 8, 2012
- A new publication supported by the International Energy Agency (IEA), titled "EV City Casebook: A Look at the Global Electric Vehicle Movement," identifies policies and best practices for Electric Vehicles in urban environments.
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) submissions to the UNFCCC address relevant work in relation to addressing emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport. The submissions will be considered by the 36th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA).