An open call for applications for new countries to join PAGE was launched on 14/10 at the concluding session of the Green Economy Academy in Turin. More details and application pack are available at http://www.un-page.org/page-
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The United States and China ratify Paris Climate Agreement
The United States and China announced that they would formally ratify the Paris Climate Agreement, a pivotal step towards reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. The announcement comes on the eve of the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China, after weeks of negotiations between the two countries.
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Empowering women garment workers across Myanmar and Bangladesh
In July the EU-funded SMART Myanmar II project organized a study mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to meet women’s community organizations and garment industry affiliates.
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Palestine has closely assessed the status of Sustainable Consumption and Production in its country. Now the report has been published.
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