UNESCO’s actions on climate change mitigation and adaptation, in the context of the Paris Climate Conference 2015 (COP21). Climate change is a complex issue which has consequences for all spheres of existence on our planet. It either impacts on – or is impacted by – global issues,
Read more →Case studies Guidebook – 2014 This guidebook – published by the United Nations Development Programme in Croatia with the support of the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, Venice (Italy) – includes works and examples presented at the International Conference on Energy Management in
Read more →Guidelines, recommendations and success stories. The book “Energías Renovables para las Reservas de la Biosfera” (Renewable energies for Biosphere Reserves) is the result of the work carried out by managers, researches, technicians and RE industry representatives during the “First Workshop on Renewable Energies for Spanish Biosphere Reserves”,
Read more →Publication of the Network on the World Network of Island and Coastal Biosphere Reserves. Sustainable Development and Climate Change emanates from the 3rd meeting of this Network, held in Hiiumaa and Saaremaa Islands, Estonia, in June 2013. The publication includes three case studies showing the experiences of Jeju
Read more →Global energy needs in the context of sustainable development and climate change require urgent and comprehensive action at all levels. Sustainable energy for all is critical for human progress – health, education, security, job generation, and economic competitiveness. UNESCO through its programme in the field of renewable
Read more →From the beginning, nature provided energy. In the Pacific islands – as elsewhere in the world – the use of nature’s energy enabled people to survive and flourish. Wind provided the power for sailing into and around the region. Biomass was used for cooking. Crops and fish
Read more →A collection of good practice case studies. UNESCO biosphere reserves are ideal places to test, evaluate and implement comprehensive climate change policies. This publication presents a selection of case studies about good practice to demonstrate what biosphere reserves are already doing in this policy field. This publication
Read more →Sustainable Energies – Building the future of the islands. Message from UNESCO By Federico Mayor Zaragoza Organising the Island Solar Summit, in collaboration with UNESCO, INSULA and the World Solar Programme 1996-2005, was a magnificent and timely initiative of the Tenerife Cabildo,ITERandthe Canary Island Government that
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