WTO and UNEP launch a report explaining for the first time the connections between trade and climate change - The report by the WTO and the United Nations Environment Programme explains the connections between trade and climate change. The report examines the science of climate change, its economic aspects, multilateral efforts to tackle climate change, and national climate change policies and their effect on trade. "With a challenge of this magnitude, multilateral cooperation is crucial and a successful conclusion to the ongoing climate change negotiations is the first step to achieving sustainable development for future generations", said Director-General Pascal Lamy and UNEP's Executive Director Achim Steiner in a joint foreword to the Report. UNEP Press release (26 June 2009): more | Download full report | Download abstract | UNEP ETB

The Large Contribution of Projected HFC Emissions to Future Climate Forcing - A scientific paper, highlighting the need to accelerate action over a group of gases known as Hydroflurocarbons (HFCs) as part of the climate change agenda, welcomed by the head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP Press release (22 June 2009): Action on HFC Gases 'Low Hanging Fruit' Opportunity to Combat Climate Change Says UN Environment Chief | UNEP Ozone Secretariat | UNEP OzonAction

"The Ozone Layer and Climate Change" - DPI NGO Briefing - The briefing highlights important achievements made to protect the ozone layer and prevent climate change, as well as what obstacles remain to be addressed by the global community, particularly at the United Nations Climate Change Meeting held in Copenhagen, Denmark, later this year. New York, 18 June 2009. ... more | DPI/NGO website | UNEP OzonAction

Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment 2009 Report - UNEP SEFI and New Energy Finance are pleased to release this year's Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment 2009 Report. The report provides an overview of capital flows and an analysis of the trends in sustainable energy investment activity. UNEP Press release (3 June 2009): Economic Crisis Hits EU and US Clean Energy As Emerging Economy Investments Rise 27% to $36 billion | Download report

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