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		<title>UNECE, UNDP Stakeholder Workshop Focuses on Climate Change Adaptation in the Neman River Basin</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/unece-undp-stakeholder-workshop-focuses-on-climate-change-adaptation-in-the-neman-river-basin/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 16:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A stakeholder workshop on basin management and climate change adaptation in the Neman River Basin, shared by Belarus, Lithuania and the Kaliningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation, presented a climate change pilot project and outlined results achieved so far to Lithuanian stakeholders from different sectors and municipalities.]]></description>
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		<title>Event: Forest Products and Technologies for the Future</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organized by the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Timber and Forestry Section of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the Federal Forestry Agency of the Russian Federation, the seminar will examine forests in the Russian Federation and the technologies required for the modernization of the country's forestry sector. The seminar will also explore the potential of the Russian Federation's forests with regard to climate change mitigation and the sustainable supply of timber and bio-energy.
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		<title>World Water Day Celebrates Water Cooperation</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/world-water-day-celebrates-water-cooperation/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year's edition of World Water Day, celebrated on 22 March, was organized around the theme of water cooperation, within the framework of the International Year of Water Cooperation. The Day's celebrations were coordinated by UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in collaboration with the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), for UN-Water.]]></description>
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		<title>FAO Releases 20-Point International Agenda on Forests and Water</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/fao-releases-20-point-international-agenda-on-forests-and-water/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) has released a report titled, "Forests and Water: International Momentum and Action," which presents a comprehensive and practical international agenda on forests and water research and policy. The publication is based on a synthesis of outcomes and recommendations from events organized by the FAO and other institutions between 2008 and 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Global Network of Basins Concludes First Meeting on Climate Adaptation</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/global-network-of-basins-concludes-first-meeting-on-climate-adaptation/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Global Network of Basins meeting, managed by the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO), convened in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss adaptation to climate change.]]></description>
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		<title>UNECE Releases First Review of Turkmenistan&#039;s Environmental Performance</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Desertification & Land Degradation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The First Environment Performance Review (EPR) of Turkmenistan has been released by the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), findings include that land degradation, water management, biodiversity loss and waste management are high priorities for Turkmenistan. The report presents 67 recommendations, including to strengthen capacity, improve monitoring systems and increase inter-ministerial coordination, to improve environmental management in Turkmenistan. ]]></description>
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		<title>UNECE Releases Second Environmental Performance Review of Tajikistan</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/unece-releases-second-environmental-performance-review-of-tajikistan/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The "Second Environmental Performance Review (EPR) of Tajikistan" conducted by the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) calls for reviewing existing environmental legislation to identify and address gaps and measures to address climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainable water utilization and waste management.]]></description>
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		<title>Event: European Forest Week</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/events/european-forest-week-2/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The week will be celebrated under the theme "Forests, their products and services," and will focus on the contribution of forests to the green economy. The main celebrations will be centred on Metsä 2013, the joint meeting of the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Timber Committee and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) European Forestry Commission. Additional events will be held throughout Europe.]]></description>
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		<title>Event: Group of Experts on Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation for International Transport Networks: Fifth Session</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/events/group-of-experts-on-climate-change-impacts-and-adaptation-for-international-transport-networks-fifth-session/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Fifth Session of the Group of Experts on climate change impacts and adaptation or international transport networks will convene 7 December 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. Items on the provisional agenda include, inter alia: discussion on the Report of the Group of Experts; and Replies to the Questionnaire for collecting information on existing and potential climate change impacts on transport, as well as degree of preparedness and relevant policies for adaptation.]]></description>
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		<title>UNECE Reports on Workshop on Neman River Basin Management in a Changing Climate</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/unece-reports-on-workshop-on-neman-river-basin-management-in-a-changing-climate/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:12:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Weekly highlights the outcomes of workshops on joint management of the Neman River Basin in a changing climate. The workshops gave participants an opportunity to develop a common understanding of climate impacts including increased drought and flooding, and added impetus to ongoing efforts to negotiate a joint Neman basin agreement by Belarus, Lithuania and the Russian Federation.]]></description>
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