COP17 could turn out to be the catalyst that kickstarts South Africa's green economy, according to Wilderness Foundation director Andrew Muir.
Speaking at the climate summit in Durban yesterday, Muir said once serious green investment begins, the fight can be taken to climate change, with solar power in the vanguard.
"Everyone is asking 'how do we kick-start this green economy'?...
Posted by:
Ed Kerry
- Wed 7 Dec, 2011
- Author(s):
Guy Rogers
UN-HABITAT has formally notified the Federal Government of Mexico that it will support efforts to institutionalize the recovery of urban public spaces, and to share its experiences with other countries in the region and globally.
The announcement follows a three-day seminar 22-25 November on inclusive public spaces for sustainable cities which drew more than 350 local and international delegates.
Posted by:
Edna Osebe
- Tue 6 Dec, 2011
- Author(s):
UN-HABITAT
Four disaster prone countries in Southern African last week agreed with UN-HABITAT to establish a disaster risk reduction centre for the sub-region to be based in Mozambique.
Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, and Mozambique, announced the establishment of the Technical Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction after a three-day meeting in the Mozambique capital with donor partners.
Posted by:
Edna Osebe
- Tue 6 Dec, 2011
- Author(s):
UN-HABITAT
Ensuring mobility for everyone to enable them access jobs, education, healthcare and leisure, while at the same time protecting our environment and quality of life is a daily challenge facing many urban planners, architects, engineers and experts around the world.
Posted by:
Edna Osebe
- Mon 5 Dec, 2011
The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and UN-HABITAT have joined hands to help improve urban mobility in cities around the world many of which are growing increasingly polluted by vehicle exchaust often because of poor public transport.
At a meeting hosted by UITP 21-22 November, experts sought to provide guidance to UN-HABITAT on the agency's urban mobility policy,...
Posted by:
Edna Osebe
- Fri 2 Dec, 2011
- Author(s):
UN-HABITAT
Johannesburg — A film opening on World AIDS Day Thursday that mixes live action and animation is taking viewers inside a soccer player's body, showing how he becomes infected with HIV and spreads the virus.
The cast and characters are Kenyan, Nigerian and South African – which producers hope will help the movie travel across the continent hardest hit by the disease. The pull of...
Posted by:
Alphonce Juma
- Fri 2 Dec, 2011
- Author(s):
Donna Bryson
On the first of December, World AIDS Day is celebrated. This day is an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to remember those who have died of the disease and to celebrate accomplishments, such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.
Posted by:
Ed Kerry
- Thu 1 Dec, 2011
- Author(s):
Elizabeth McSpiritt
An interesting development in tackling climate change is being showcased in exhibitions and side events at the on-going COP-17 in Durban: electric cars.
Yesterday, BMW became the first car group to bring "e-mobility" to South African (SA) roads, with a series of Mini E road shows to start in the first half of next year to gain information about customer e-mobility requirements and to...
Posted by:
Ed Kerry
- Wed 30 Nov, 2011
- Author(s):
Edward West
In an effort to integrate and develop an acceptable sustainable housing policy, Mexico's National Housing Commission (CONAVI), has developed cross-cutting programs that are being presented at the 17th Conference of the Parties in Durban, South Africa.
Posted by:
Ed Kerry
- Wed 30 Nov, 2011
- Author(s):
Enrique Escamilla
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is working to promote World AIDS Day Dec. 1, providing a chance for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV.
The theme for this year’s World AIDS Day is “Getting to Zero:” Zero New HIV Infections, Zero Discrimination and Zero AIDS Related Deaths. Despite advances in the understanding of HIV and AIDS, World AIDS Day is a...
Posted by:
Ed Kerry
- Wed 30 Nov, 2011
This week, delegates from nearly 200 countries descend on Durban, South Africa, for COP17, the latest round of global climate talks. Hundreds of African activists – farmers, environmental scientists, youth leaders – have travelled by bus from Burundi to South Africa in a Caravan of Hope to raise awareness of the impact climate change is already having on the continent. But what will...
Posted by:
Edna Osebe
- Tue 29 Nov, 2011
- Author(s):
John Vidal / Claire Provost
World AIDS Day this year is about “Getting to Zero.” Zero New HIV Infections. Zero Discrimination and Zero AIDS Related Deaths.
Posted by:
Alphonce Juma
- Mon 28 Nov, 2011
- Author(s):
World Aids Campaign
Thursday, December 1, marks the 23rd anniversary of World AIDS Day, commemorating the 25 million people around the world who have died from the disease since it was discovered in 1981. All week long, Boston University (BU) student groups on campus are sponsoring events to draw attention to the worldwide epidemic and to educate people about the transmission of HIV and the importance of safe sexual...
Posted by:
Edna Osebe
- Mon 28 Nov, 2011
- Author(s):
Amy Laskowski
The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation and UN-HABITAT on Tuesday launched a USD 33,000 program that will provide sanitation and access to clean water to over 20 selected schools in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
The program aims to provide rainwater harvesting, basic sanitation and hygiene awareness as well as expand access to safe drinking water, basic sanitation and to promote behavioral change in...
Posted by:
Edna Osebe
- Fri 25 Nov, 2011
- Author(s):
UN-HABITAT
In a rare visit to the Somali capital by a senior United Nations official, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, announced on Thursday that she had secured a commitment from the Prime Minister and President of Somalia to end the recruitment of children by the Transitional Federal Government.
Posted by:
Edna Osebe
- Fri 25 Nov, 2011
- Author(s):
UN-HABITAT
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