Earth Hour 2017: UN joins iconic landmarks ‘going dark’ to support protecting the planet
The United Nations this evening dimmed the lights at its iconic Headquarters complex in New York and other facilities around the world in observance of the tenth annual 'Earth Hour,' global event to put the spotlight on the issues facing the planet and to inspire millions across the world to live more sustainably.
WATCH: How we treat our waste affects our health, environment and even our economies
"Mottainai!" is a Japanese term for "what a waste!" [...]
Project for solar-powered electric boat transport in the Middle East and North Africa receives US$1 million UN Energy Grant
New York, 14 December 2016 – A partnership working to [...]
Private sector commits to further actions on sustainable energy
A new private sector-led initiative, the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA), was announced.
Broad coalition calls for refugees’ energy needs to be met
The assembled organizations agreed that access to clean and sustainable energy can transform broken lives, create empowering opportunities and bridge the humanitarian-development divide.
Sustainable Energy for All shifts gear to speed delivery of affordable, clean energy
Sustainable Energy for All – the global, multi-stakeholder platform that played a core role in putting universal access to modern energy services at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Paris climate agreement – is shifting gear with a new five-year strategy that will drive action and deliver on those promises.
UN Secretary-General to Visit Solar Impulse at JFK Airport
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will meet with the pilots and founders of the Solar Impulse, the first solar plane capable of flying day and night without using a drop of fuel that is attempting to circumnavigate the globe, on Monday, 13 June, during the expedition’s stopover in New York City.
Call for applications for US$1M sustainable energy grant
Applications are open to individuals, institutions or partnerships based on past and current achievements.
UNEP Report Provides Roadmap for Solar Energy Exports from Ghana
A grid-connected 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the north of Ghana could save the country 40,000 tonnes in annual CO2 emissions, create 3,000 direct jobs, provide livelihoods for 23,000 of the poorest people and earn the country an annual $38 million from energy export.
UN Credits Used to Make Paris Agreement Signing Climate Neutral
Country delegations heading to New York for this Friday’s signing of the Paris Climate Change Agreement will be traveling climate neutral.
UN celebrates Earth Hour around the world
The United Nations' Secretariat building, agencies and missions around the world hit the switch to darken their buildings from 8:30-9:30 p.m. local time on Sat., 19 March, to show their support for climate action.
Renewables added more to global energy generation capacity than all other technologies combined, UN-backed report finds
Coal and gas-fired electricity generation last year drew less than [...]