Three UNEP Projects Win UN-wide Awards - Remarkably, the 15 winning projects include three UNEP initiatives: the Billion Tree Campaign, the Indian Solar Loan Programme and the Iraqi Marshlands projects. UNEP Press release (1 July 2008): Three UNEP Projects Win UN-wide Awards | The Billion Tree Campaign (BTC) | The Indian Solar Loan Programme | Environmental Management of the Iraqi Marshlands

Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment 2008 Report - With end of cheap oil, renewables and energy efficiency attracts fast-growing interest; New investment surpasses $148 billion in 2007, a 60% rise from 2006, Growth continues in 2008, UNEP study says. UNEP Press release (1 July 2008): Clean Energy Investments Charge Forward Despite Financial Market Turmoil | Download report | UNEP SEFI | Ask UNEP on Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment

Global TV Campaign on Public Transport and Climate Change Awarded by Advertising Industry - The TV advertising campaign conducted by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) won a prestigious award from the European Association of Communications Agencies(EACA). Joint international climate change TV campaign by UITP and UNEP | UNEP Press release (27 June 2008): Global TV Campaign on Public Transport and Climate Change Awarded by Advertising Industry | UNEP Creative Gallery on Sustainability Communications | UNEP DTIE Energy branch web site

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