The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has officially launched three projects which focus on promoting sustainable shrimp aquaculture, developing responsible tourism and eco-tourism, and improving low carbon development in Vietnam. The projects, with a total budget of 1.5 million USD funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), will last from 2012 to 2014 and involve the participation of policy makers, the private sector and civil societies in every stage of planning, production and trading. The objectives of the low carbon and sustainable energy development project are to build up sustainable renewable energy sources in Vietnam through supporting the development of energy policies at national and provincial levels. It also includes pilot and replication initiatives on low carbon and sustainable energy development in household businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises of strategic sectors in central Thua Thien-Hue province. The responsible tourism and … [Read more...] about Bản in : WWF launches projects to promote sustainable development
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2016 UN Global Compact Leaders Summit promotes sustainable development
(VOVworld) – 1,000 entrepreneurs, leaders of civilian organizations, and scholars gathered at the just-concluded 2016 UN Global Compact Leaders Summit to design business strategies to jump-start activities towards sustainable development goals as set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Summitunveiled a 5-year strategy called “Making global goals local business” which aims to drive business awareness and activities that support the achievement of the Goals by 2030. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) chairs a meeting of the United Nations Global Compact Board. (Photo: UN) In his opening remarks on Wednesday, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon stressed that achieving the aims of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development requires finding new ways of living that would end the suffering, discrimination, and lack of opportunity for billions of people around the world. He called on all stakeholders – from world leaders and chief … [Read more...] about 2016 UN Global Compact Leaders Summit promotes sustainable development
ADB ups support for projects promoting sustainable development
(CPV) - ADB has sharply increased support for projects promoting sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally sound growth in Asia and the Pacific, says a new report. "Strategy 2020, our long-term strategic framework, recognizes the essential role that environmental sustainability plays in poverty reduction and inclusive growth, and the ADB sustainability report for 2011 and 2012 shows we are making headway on many fronts," said Nessim Ahmad, ADB's Director for Environment and Safeguards. Asian Development Bank Sustainability Report: Investing in Asia and the Pacific's Future shows that in 2011-2012, ADB approved projects totaling USD43 billion - up 10% from the previous two years - that helped create and expand economic opportunities in the region while taking into account economic, social, and environmental impacts. The projects promoted growth while at the same time enhancing access to basic services such as water supply, education, and health, and helping beneficiaries mitigate and … [Read more...] about ADB ups support for projects promoting sustainable development
UN Chief announces panel to promote sustainable development
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday announced the members of a high-level Panel to promote sustainable development by 2015 by achieving all Millennium Development Goals. Ban floated the idea in his report to the General Assembly on the recent World Conference on Sustainable Development known as Rio+20. Ban reminded the Assembly that in May he had announced the creation of a new panel to promote sustainable development, co-chaired by the Presidents of Indonesia and Liberia and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Panel, with 26 members from many regions across the world, will hold its first meeting at the end of September, on the sidelines of the General Assembly. The Panel will work closely with the intergovernmental working group to draw up targets for sustainable development, as agreed at Rio+20. … [Read more...] about UN Chief announces panel to promote sustainable development
Ho Chi Minh City overcomes challenges to promote sustainable development
As Vietnam's largest economic hub, Ho Chi Minh City has realized that gaining its competitive edge and quickly integrating into the global economy are very important factors in the economic growth and sustainable development of the city and the whole country. HCM City is considered the largest economic, political, cultural and scientific and technological centre in the south, and plays a key role in the national economy. In recent years, the city has recorded a high economic growth, contributing 22 percent to the country's total GDP, 30 percent to its industrial production value, nearly 40 percent to its export value, 25 percent to its trade and service value, and more than 30 percent to its national budget collection. The implementation of Resolution No.07 on international economic integration over the past four years has given a boost to business operations. Moreover, the city's administrative system has changed to become more suitable with the international economic integration … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City overcomes challenges to promote sustainable development