International News
Climate change and the integrity of science: open letter by scientists
A group of 255 of the world's top scientists wrote an open letter aimed at restoring public faith in the integrity of climate science. ...
International Year of Forests 2011
2011 is proclaimed by the General Assembly as the International Year of Forests, which creates unique opportunity to increase public awareness of the key role of forests and sustainable forest management in building a greener, more equitable and sustainable future. The year-long series of events provides a platform on which to build strategic partnerships, showcase success stories and innovative solutions and galvanize greater public participation in forest-related activities at all levels....
Humorous reflection of UN climate negotiations
Low Carbonara posted humorous reflection on UN climate change negotiations on its website. Particularly some of them are: UNFCCC Secretariat welcomes everyone back to its home city of Bonn and the lovely Maritim hotel Australia commented: "Thanks. But it's bloody raining again" Switzerland commented: "Oh stop moaning. You're in the umbrella group aren't you?" ...
The IPCC has started work on the preparation of its Fifth Assessment Report (AR5)
The decision to prepare a Fifth Assessment Report was taken by the IPCC at its 28th Panel Session in April 2008. The IPCC has started work on the preparation of the AR5 and is currently looking for experts who can act as authors and review editors for the contributions of the three Working Groups to the AR5....
The 15th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC in Copenhagen, Denmark
These days, the 15th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC concluded its works in Copenhagen, Denmark....
Regional Training Course on Overview of Disaster Risk Reduction
Regional Training Course on Overview of Disaster Risk Reduction hosted by the UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery (BCPR) and organised jointly with UNDP Regional Center in Bratislava, Slovak Republic took place from 5 to 9 October 2009. The training course was attended by 46 participants totally from nearly all CIS countries (UNDP COs and Governments) as well as resource persons from different UNDP offices and counterparts. Mr. Aram Ter-Zakaryan, Task Leader for "Adaptation to Climate Change Impacts in Mountain Forest Ecosystems of Armenia" UNDP/GEF Project was among the participants of the training course. ...
Global Warning Caused to Shift the Borderline between Swiss and Italy.
The Swiss Parliament approved to redraw the Swiss borderline with Italy. The borderline shift has been forced by the global warming. This decision was made based on the conclusions of the special commission comprising of the representatives from both countries. ...
Regional Workshop on Climate Change and Forests
A regional workshop on “Mitigating Impacts of Climate Change through Forest Protection, Management and Restoration in Southern Caucasus” dedicated to a development project of WWF Germany and WWF Caucasus financed by the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW in the framework of the International Climate Protection Initiative took place in Tbilisi, Georgia, on July 21-22, 2009. ...
IPCC Special Report
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has decided to prepare a Special Report on extreme events and disasters, with an emphasis on risk management....
5th World Water Forum
The 5th World Water Forum was in Istanbul from March 16th to 22nd in Istanbul, Turkey. The Forum was organized by the World Water Council in collaboration with the authorities of the hosting country...
