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“ Adaptation here is not just a necessity but a question of local communities' very survival ”
Himalayas threatened by climate change
United Press International
“ Biofuels are neither a panacea nor a pariah but like all technologies they represent both opportunities and challenges ”
U.N.: Some biofuels better than others
United Press International
“ The rehabilitation of the ecosystem will require substantial resources and political goodwill. UNEP is privileged to work in partnership with the government of Kenya towards the implementation of this vital project ”
U.N. to help Kenya restore ecosystem
United Press International
“ Developing nations such as the Maldives can indeed leapfrog by embracing the low-carbon development model, which will assist in greening their economies and weathering both climatic and economic storms ”
The Maldives joins U.N. climate initiative
United Press International
“ When the most climate change vulnerable nations display leadership in addressing the cause of the problem which they had very little to contribute to, there is no excuse for others not to act ”
The Maldives joins U.N. climate initiative
United Press International
“ The question now is how will the around $3 trillion worth of stimulus packages be spent -- on the old brown economy or a new green one that might set the stage for a truly sustainable century? ”
U.N. unit releases 'green deal' policy
United Press International
“ The public attention of the world focused on the Beijing Games and whether the authorities could pull off a landmark event on many fronts including the environment ”
Beijing Olympics wins eco gold, U.N says
United Press International
“ Young people in developed and rapidly developing economies can play a massive part in fighting climate change while being cool and keeping the planet cool, too ”
U.N.: Youth can be hip, save planet
United Press International
“ The greening of live musical events represents an opportunity to lower the carbon footprint of not only the entertainment industry, but (also) millions, if not hundreds of millions, of people worldwide ”
Norwegian music fests go climate-friendly
United Press International
“ The decision to move the Sochi Olympic venues away from the Caucasus reserve is a significant step forward on the road to green the Games in 2014 ”
Russia relocating two Sochi venues
United Press International
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