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The use of nitrogen fertilizers and the combustion of fossil fuels have led to a doubling of the flow of nitrogen compounds around the world in the past 100 years. Nitrogen (N) is important for plant growth and sufficient amounts are needed for plants to achieve optimum crop yields. However,
The 66th session of the Economic Commission for Europe concluded on 16 April with the endorsement by member States of the High-level statement on the post-2015 development agenda and expected sustainable development goals in the UNECE region. The High-Level Statement recalls that “UNECE is
With more than 100,000 entries and a community of users from 249 countries, dependent territories and special areas, the United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE) is a public good that needs to be preserved, maintained and improved. UN/LOCODE is used to identify ports,
The ability to measure and monitor the outcomes of policies for active and healthy ageing is a priority topic for both academic research and current policymaking, a UNECE/European Commission international seminar demonstrated last week in Brussels.The seminar, entitled 'Building an evidence base
Trade facilitation measures contribute to reducing trade costs, thus fostering economic growth and employment. In order to put all the actors in international trade around the same table, UN/CEFACT is completing a set of recommendations which will support implementation of the WTO
Moving towards a truly sustainable energy future means using the right energy resource where it makes sense. The United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources 2009 (UNFC) is unique amongst the major resource classification schemes worldwide in that
Algeria and Morocco are currently looking into revising their national legislation on environmental impact assessment (EIA) and strategic environmental assessment (SEA) to reduce the environmental impact of economic activities both nationally and across borders, while ensuring sustainable
UNECE will be contributing to the Seventh World Water Forum, to be held from 12 to 17 April in Daegu and Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. The Forum, the world’s largest meeting on water, is where the water community — policy and decision makers, parliamentarians, civil society and experts from
As populations across the UNECE region and around the world are ever more affected by the realities of ageing, it is becoming increasingly important to design policies to promote active and healthy ageing. Such policies are vital to foster the economic, social and physical well-being of
Have you noticed the forest inside the Palais des Nation, tasted food from the forest or followed the debates on sustainable forest management? On Friday 20 March, UNECE, FAO and UNOG joined forces to celebrate the International Day of Forests at the Palais des Nations. The Italian corner served
Thanks to UNECE and its Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Programme, the global “data revolution” needed to ensure sustainable development and monitor progress in achieving the future sustainable development goals (SDGs) is well under way in the countries of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe
With 80 percent of new vehicle registrations in emerging countries being two and three wheeled vehicles, addressing safety for these vehicle types is essential to addressing the high rate of road fatalities.A roundtable – initiated by the Governments of France, Italy and the United States of
The launch of an eTIR pilot project between Georgia and Turkey kick-started in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 5 March. The aim of this project is to further facilitate legitimate trade and transport between both countries through an extended use of information and communication technologies and to
Experts from UNECE member States and the secretariat are visiting Belarus from 17 to 25 March for a field mission in the framework of the third environmental performance review (EPR) of the country. Following today’s plenary meeting, the team will meet governmental officials and representatives
The stereotype of irreversible physical decline and dependency of older people doesn’t match today’s reality: the ‘new old’ of the 21st Century are on average healthier than any older generation before them. They can and want to participate in all spheres of life, and they have diverse
Air pollution is a key factor in the degradation of surfaces of historical buildings and monuments. The impact of pollutants emitted into the atmosphere on materials is enormous and often irreversible. Corrosion caused by chemicals and soiling caused by particles can lead to economic losses but
UNECE has been actively engaged in the preparations of the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (Sendai, 14-18 March). At the conference, UNECE Executive Secretary Christian Friis Bach will showcase at various sessions how UNECE work helps member States reduce disasters risks, build
Azerbaijan is assessing a draft law on Environmental Impact Assessment prepared with support from UNECE. Following a first round of discussions with all stakeholders (representatives from the relevant Ministries, members of Parliament, local authorities, representatives from NGOs and the private
What is the best way to effectively identify and notify the public concerned about proposed activities affecting the environment? Are countries providing early public participation when all options, including the “zero” option (doing nothing), are genuinely open? Is it right if at public
Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will demand substantial resources and a strengthened global partnership for sustainable development. Estimates of annual investment requirements for infrastructure alone amount to $5-7 trillion globally. The means to address these
A new study led by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) shows that current legislation in Europe, while significantly improving air quality, is insufficient to remove the region’s many pollution hotspots . Hosting a centre for the Co-operative Programme for
Statistical offices have to respond to a growing demand for more detailed and timelier statistics from all sectors of society. The statistical community also needs to prepare to measure the ambitious post-2015 development agenda and the high number of indicators that will be contained in the
Source: UNECE Statistical Database (www.unece.org/stats/data), Eurostat, CISSTAT and national statistics. Data for 2014 in the EU are based on quarterly statistics and do not include the fourth quarter for Croatia, Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Slovenia and Sweden yet. Data
From 24 to 27 February, UNECE will host the Sustainable Land Management Week at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The series of events held during the week will highlight the needs and priorities of land administration in the UNECE region in support of the post-2015 development agenda and the
The Executive Secretary will be in Madrid on 23 February to participate in the sixth meeting of the Environment and Health Ministerial Board. On this occasion the Ministers of Environment of Armenia, Montenegro, Portugal and the Russian Federation, who were appointed by the Committee on