February 23, 2012
Tesco and the charity RSPB have joined forces in a new partnership to raise millions of pounds to protect vulnerable rainforests and communities around the world.
Shoppers will be able to donate their green Clubcard points, Clubcard vouchers or give money directly to the RSPB. Tesco has also committed to contributing £75,000 from the sale of Together For Trees reusable bags and has also made RSPB Cymru the beneficiary of funds raised through the Welsh carrier bag charge...
As a tangible commendation of the mandate and achievements of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the Government of Norway has committed NOK 200 million (US$35 million) for the 2012-2013 biennium to support activities across UNEP’s Programme of Work.
This contribution is in addition to Norway’s generous annual support to the core funding of UNEP and its support to key programmes such as the joint UNEP-UNDP-FAO, which is supporting capacity development and...
South Africa is looking to introduce a carbon tax next year to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, although nearly two-thirds of emissions will be tax-exempt until 2020 to lessen the impact on industry, the treasury said on Wednesday.
In its 2012/13 budget, the treasury proposed a 60 percent tax-free threshold on annual emissions for all sectors, including electricity, petroleum, iron, steel and aluminium. It proposed a carbon tax of 120 rand per ton of CO2e (carbon...
- Partner countries receive targeted support from UN-REDD's Global Programme and are able to participate in the knowledge sharing facilitated by the ...
... - REDD and Forest Dwellers. “The citizens of forest countries especially those that depend on the forest for livelihood must be active participants in framing a ...
... The European Union is coming up short in stemming the flow of illegal and unsustainable timber into the confederated countries, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
The criticism comes in anticipation of March 3, 2013, when the EU will enact the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan. In essence, the legislation is similar to the U.S.’s current Lacey Act, which attempts to ensure that only legally harvested timber is imported into...
This spring, Parties to the UNFCCC must decide whether or not to continue discussions on the REDD+ safeguard information system (SIS) guidance that started in Durban. In particular, Parties have the option of developing further guidance related to the “transparency, consistency, comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the information” in the SIS. Parties may not wish to reopen this discussion given the many topics that still need to be addressed to make REDD+ operational, but not re-opening...
- Environment and Sustainable Development Minister John Griffiths said generating renewable energy at a local level was one of the cornerstones for making low carbon energy a reality in Wales. He said, "Hydro electricity generation is a proven technology ...
... - By CAITLIN TRAYNOR MORRISVILLE -- A leader in the state education system, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse stands as a staunch supporter of environmentally-responsibility initiatives. SUNY ESF President Cornelius “Neil” ...
... - By Chris Montanini Londoner A new Scouts Canada program starting in London will help The Forest City preserve it's nickname. Urban Forest Venturers — developed by Londoner Steve Lindsay, deputy area commissioner for special projects and scoutrees with ...
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