United Nations Aims To Help Build National Green Economies

Solar power panels generate energy for a newly renovated local administrative building, erected by the Government of Liberia with the support from the United Nations Mission in Liberia, and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. (image via United Nations Photo/Flickr)

The UN wants to help nations through green economies to generate new jobs and skills, promote clean technologies and reduce environmental risks and poverty. Read more →

Pop-Up Solar Triangle Aimed At Remote Areas

Enel Triangle-based Omni-purpose Building

Enel says its lightweight, easy-to-assemble power generation system could help bring energy to remote areas in developing countries. Read more →

5 GreenTech Stories You Should Be Reading: April 20, 2012

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What's going on in the world today? Price cuts for LED bulbs, the future of wind and marine energy, and a boost on green funding from both sides of the pond. Read more →

Can Africa Turn E-Waste Into Opportunity?

E-Waste

A UN report finds e-waste growing at a staggering pace in Africa, but suggests there could be growth opportunities in recycling and recovery. Read more →

UN Calls For Year Of Sustainable Energy For All

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The U.N.'s Ban Ki-moon tells energy conferees in Abu Dhabi that bringing clean energy to the entire world holds the key to achieving a range of social goals. Read more →

Why Durban Really IS A Historic Success

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EarthTechling columnist Susan Kraemer argues on 2020 being a good target for nations moving towards a global clean energy economy through climate policy. Read more →

UN Symposium Addresses Green Buildings

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World leaders across all industries converge on Pennsylvania for a U.N. conference that will aid in crafting policies to reduce CO2 emissions. Read more →

Sustainable Energy For All: An Interview With Richenda Van Leeuwen Of The United Nations Foundation

The United Nations is pursuing a program that focuses upon the dual challenges of delivering energy for all and combating climate change. Read more →

UN Wants ‘Sustainable Energy For All’

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The UN's 'Sustainable Energy for All' initiative aims to leverage business, government and civil society to achieve universal access to modern energy services. Read more →

UN Lighting Effort Focuses Solar On Navajos

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The global "Sustainable Energy for All" initiative has a U.S. component, as Nokero and nonprofit Eagle Energy work to light the Navajo Nation. Read more →