Category Archives: united nations
Climate-smart cooling solutions for sustainable buildings
In August the Technology Executive Committee, Climate Technology Centre and Network, and regional partners held a series of virtual technical expert meetings on climate mitigation. The topic was ‘climate-smart cooling solutions for sustainable buildings’, and four sessions were held, for
Climate-smart cooling solutions for sustainable buildings
In August the Technology Executive Committee, Climate Technology Centre and Network, and regional partners held a series of virtual technical expert meetings on climate mitigation. The topic was ‘climate-smart cooling solutions for sustainable buildings’, and four sessions were held, for
Webinar: Climate technology from needs to implementation
The UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee recently hosted a webinar to launch new TEC publications on enhancing Paris Agreement implementation, on the topics of: 🧩 Enhancing implementation of the results of the technology needs assessment; 💡 Innovative approaches to accelerating and
Webinar: Climate technology from needs to implementation
The UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee recently hosted a webinar to launch new TEC publications on enhancing Paris Agreement implementation, on the topics of: 🧩 Enhancing implementation of the results of the technology needs assessment; 💡 Innovative approaches to accelerating and
Podcast: Refugee law, asylum justice & closed borders
It was great to speak with my colleague Liu Yue for the latest episode of Legal Frontiers. Yue shares his experience working with refugees and asylum seekers at Asylum Access Thailand, and we also discussed recent developments in refugee law
Podcast: Refugee law, asylum justice & closed borders
It was great to speak with my colleague Liu Yue for the latest episode of Legal Frontiers. Yue shares his experience working with refugees and asylum seekers at Asylum Access Thailand, and we also discussed recent developments in refugee law
Virtual CTCN Advisory Board meeting
Last week the fifteenth meeting of the Advisory Board of the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was held. The Advisory Board plays an important role in the work of the CTCN, which provides responds to technical assistance requests
Virtual CTCN Advisory Board meeting
Last week the fifteenth meeting of the Advisory Board of the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) was held. The Advisory Board plays an important role in the work of the CTCN, which provides responds to technical assistance requests
“June Momentum” UNFCCC climate technology webinar
This week, in the context of the “June Momentum” series, the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism hosted a webinar on its ongoing work and the topic of climate technology as a contributor to a green recovery. The webinar may be viewed here,
“June Momentum” UNFCCC climate technology webinar
This week, in the context of the “June Momentum” series, the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism hosted a webinar on its ongoing work and the topic of climate technology as a contributor to a green recovery. The webinar may be viewed here,
Podcast: International Cleantech Cooperation
Clean technologies have a key role to play in a green recovery from the current crisis. This World Environment Day, in the latest Legal Frontiers episode, my colleague Assistant Professor Joy Xiang & I discuss the state of international cleantech
Podcast: International Cleantech Cooperation
Clean technologies have a key role to play in a green recovery from the current crisis. This World Environment Day, in the latest Legal Frontiers episode, my colleague Assistant Professor Joy Xiang & I discuss the state of international cleantech
Jessup at the United Nations: International legacy, transnational possibilities
Last month saw the publication of a new book edited by Professor Peer Zumbansen: The Many Lives of Transnational Law: Critical Engagements with Jessup’s Bold Proposal. The book collects the papers originally given at a 2016 conference at King’s College London than
Jessup at the United Nations: International legacy, transnational possibilities
Last month saw the publication of a new book edited by Professor Peer Zumbansen: The Many Lives of Transnational Law: Critical Engagements with Jessup’s Bold Proposal. The book collects the papers originally given at a 2016 conference at King’s College London than
UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee – 20th meeting
This was a TEC meeting like no other. In this difficult time, the focus is rightly on combating the pandemic. At the same time, it’s vital our cooperation on climate change continues. That’s why the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee met
UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee – 20th meeting
This was a TEC meeting like no other. In this difficult time, the focus is rightly on combating the pandemic. At the same time, it’s vital our cooperation on climate change continues. That’s why the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee met
The UNited for Climate Justice project & its proposals for progressive climate action
Climate change will affect everyone, and in many parts of the world its consequences are already keenly felt. It’s not a question of theory or ideology, and a robust global response shouldn’t be held back by partisan politics. That response
The UNited for Climate Justice project & its proposals for progressive climate action
Climate change will affect everyone, and in many parts of the world its consequences are already keenly felt. It’s not a question of theory or ideology, and a robust global response shouldn’t be held back by partisan politics. That response
UNited for Climate Justice meeting, Brussels
Climate justice matters for everyone. In support of António Guterres’ call for enhanced action, the UNited for Climate Justice project continues, from Madrid to Brussels to New York. The Brussels meeting of the diverse steering committee saw productive discussions, as
UNited for Climate Justice meeting, Brussels
Climate justice matters for everyone. In support of António Guterres’ call for enhanced action, the UNited for Climate Justice project continues, from Madrid to Brussels to New York. The Brussels meeting of the diverse steering committee saw productive discussions, as
