In Vienna, UN chief calls for more clean energy investment
Calling for a new energy revolution to address the challenge [...]
Day 5 at COP23: Global Action Days kick off with SDGs in spotlight
Al Gore addresses the conference saying, "I’m gonna show you some slides. That’s what I do," and we speak with an astronaut.
Live from COP23: Behind the scenes in Bonn
The COP23 in Bonn, Germany, starts on Mon., 6 November. The UN Department of Public Information will be on the scene, writing a daily blog post.
UN releases $2.5 million from pooled fund to tackle energy crisis in Gaza
With Gaza entering its fourth month of a serious energy [...]
At EXPO 2017, UN agencies highlight benefits of clean energy for all
Showcasing the centrality of the energy sector to address global sustainable development challenges, United Nations agencies in Kazakhstan at EXPO 2017 have urged the global community for new momentum to ongoing efforts towards transition to clean energy.
UN chief Guterres highlights importance of sustainable energy in message to EXPO 2017
Underlining the importance of energy, in particular for realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action to ensure that everyone has access to clean, affordable and efficient energy so that they can rise to their full potential.
UNIC Beirut and NGO organize Bike Tripoli 4 ride
For the third year in a row, the Lebanese NGO Social Way Association has organized a bicycle ride, Bike Tripoli 4, in cooperation with the UN Information Centre (UNIC) in Beirut, Bike Lebanon, Beirut by Bike, and the northern coastal cities of Tripoli and Al-Mina municipalities. The theme for the sporting event was “Empowering women in decision making positions.”
New UN study makes ‘strong’ economic case for Africa’s investment in green energy
Charting data from 54 African countries, a new UN atlas reveals the continent's energy potential; revealing that investment in renewable energy would strengthen its economic advancement.
Private sector commits to further actions on sustainable energy
A new private sector-led initiative, the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA), was announced.