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Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD.

UN highlights role of transnational corporations in transitioning to low-carbon future

22 July 2010
While they are major carbon emitters, transnational corporations (TNCs) are also a source of ‘green’ investments and can play a crucial role in propelling the world towards a low-carbon future, according to a new report by the UN trade arm.
Michael Adlerstein

UN renovation ‘on track and on schedule,’ official says

5 May 2010
Two years have passed since ground was broken for the renovation of the landmark United Nations Headquarters in New York to make it safer and greener, and the process is “on track and on schedule,” the official in charge of the overhaul said today.
UNIDO Director-General Kandeh Yumkella speaks at the opening session of a week-long conference in Vienna

UN agency zeroes in on ‘green industry’ to lift poorest States out of poverty

7 December 2009
The United Nations agency entrusted with accelerating sustainable industrial development in poorer States opened its general conference today, focusing on the opportunities offered by “green industries” in both combating climate change and attaining economic growth.

UN casts Disney's Tinker Bell to raise environmental awareness among children

25 October 2009
The United Nations today named the Disney animated character Tinker Bell an “Honorary Ambassador of Green” to help promote environmental awareness among children.

China, Republic of Korea emerging as global ‘green’ leaders – UN agency

24 September 2009
China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are emerging as global ‘green’ leaders, with both Asian nations investing large chunks of their stimulus packages into low-carbon technologies, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said today, as leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) industrialized nations kick off their meeting in the United States city of Pittsburgh.

Global campaign reaches goal of seven billion new trees, says UN agency

22 September 2009
The campaign to plant seven billion new trees in a bid to push governments into reaching agreement on a climate change pact in Copenhagen this December has achieved its goal, the United Nations announced today.
Achim Steiner hands Green Economy Policy Brief to Republic of Korea's Minster of Environment, Lee Maan-Ee

UN and Republic of Korea partner to boost 'green' growth

20 August 2009
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has joined forces with the Republic of Korea (ROK) to support the East Asian nation’s quest for a sustainable ‘green’ economic future in the midst of a global recession.
Chongming Dongping National Forest Park, Shanghai

New UN report details Shanghai’s ‘green’ efforts ahead of Expo 2010

18 August 2009
Shanghai has made strides in ‘greening’ itself ahead of the Expo 2010, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which also called on the Chinese city to continue efforts to decrease its reliance on coal.

UN’s Geneva headquarters given ‘green’ seal of approval

23 July 2009
The United Nations’ Geneva headquarters has joined a select group of environmentally-friendly entities, having been awarded a prestigious certificate recognizing its ‘green’ efforts.

UN spotlights five key areas to spur sustainable economic recovery

19 March 2009
Robust investment into five key sectors, from renewable energy to sustainable transport, could help revive the global economy and boost employment while accelerating the fight against climate change, environmental degradation and poverty, according to the United Nations.