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Green investment requires predictable carbon price, ministers agree at UN meeting

25 February 2008
Predictable carbon pricing is needed to direct world investment flows toward an economy that could minimize climate change, close to 140 governments agreed today as they concluded a major meeting on the subject in Monaco, the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) says.
UNEP Year Book 2008

Climate change resulting in shift to ‘green’ economies, says UN agency

20 February 2008
More and more companies are embracing environmentally-friendly policies and investors are pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into cleaner and renewable energies, according to a new publication released today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Secretary-General urges ministers to usher in new era of climate change solutions

20 February 2008
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed to environment ministers from around the world to usher in a “new generation” of solutions to climate change.

General Assembly climate change debate ends with call for global cooperation

14 February 2008
The three-day General Assembly debate on climate changed wrapped up yesterday with the body’s President issuing a call for increased global partnerships to tackle the issue.

Low-carbon economy ‘makes good business sense,’ Ban Ki-moon tells investors

14 February 2008
Transitioning to a low-carbon economy will not only help to combat climate change, but also promises to bring huge returns for investors, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told global business leaders.
Srgjan Kerim, President of the 62nd session of the General Assembly

Clear global strategy crucial in fighting climate change – Assembly President

12 February 2008
To build on the momentum generated by last December’s historic United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia, it is now critical to formulate a plan of action for the world body to tackle climate change comprehensively, the General Assembly’s President said today.
Srgjan Kerim, President of the 62nd session of the General Assembly

Effective partnerships key to tackling climate change, says Assembly President

11 February 2008
Effective partnerships and a clear global strategy for the United Nations are essential to address climate change comprehensively, General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim said today in New York at the start of a two-day meeting on the issue.
Actress Daryl Hannah at UN Headquarters

United States actress, English entrepreneur issue call at UN for climate action

11 February 2008
American actress Daryl Hannah and Sir Richard Branson, Founder and Chairman of the Virgin Group, appealed in New York today for concerted global action to face the challenges posed by climate change.

La Niña weather pattern likely to last for some months – UN agency

11 February 2008
The current La Niña weather pattern is expected to strengthen and continue through the middle of the year, bringing wetter conditions to Australia and the western Pacific and a drier climate to the Americas, the United Nations World Meteorological Agency (WMO) reported today.

Biosphere reserves play major role in combating climate change – UNESCO

11 February 2008
Biosphere reserves can spur efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change as well as encourage increased use of renewable energy, according to a recent declaration adopted by a meeting backed by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).