Governments urged to put first ever UN global migration pact in motion, post-Marrakech

Dec 12, 2018, at 10:01 am

New York, Dec 12 (IBNS): The adoption by more than 160 governments of the first-ever global migration pact is a triumph of multilateralism and highlights the importance of dispelling “myths” and fear-mongering over the issue, said the UN’s senior migration official on Tuesday, bringing the key two-day Marrakech conference to a close.

Ahead of key UN-backed Marrakech migration conference, youth recount harrowing journeys

Dec 09, 2018, at 05:36 pm

New York, Dec 9 (IBNS): Paving the way to the key UN migration conference in Marrakech, Morocco, which it is hoped will agree new measures to make life safer and more dignified for people on the move, UN agencies held a series of side events to highlight the different aspects of migration, paying special attention to the most vulnerable, and the challenges they face on their often perilous journeys.

A safer, more dignified journey for all migrants, tops agenda at global conference in Marrakech

Dec 07, 2018, at 09:46 am

New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): Top politicians and officials from across the world will gather in Marrakech, Morocco this weekend, ahead of a major conference convened by the UN, to formally adopt an all-inclusive, extensive global agreement aimed at making migration safer, and more dignified for all.

A safer, more dignified journey for all migrants, tops agenda at global conference in Marrakech

Dec 06, 2018, at 02:07 pm

New York, Dec 6 (IBNS): Top politicians and officials from across the world will gather in Marrakech, Morocco this weekend, ahead of a major conference convened by the UN, to formally adopt an all-inclusive, extensive global agreement aimed at making migration safer, and more dignified for all.

MARRAKECH: Countries at UN conference pledge to press ahead with implementation of Paris Agreement

Nov 19, 2016, at 02:07 pm

New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): As they wrapped up their work on Friday in Marrakech, Morocco, countries gathered at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 22), pledged on Friday to move forward on the implementation of the Paris Agreement, which entered into force two weeks ago.

MARRAKECH: ‘We need everyone,’ Ban says, urging society-wide engagement in implementation of Paris climate accord

Nov 18, 2016, at 02:09 pm

New York, Nov 18 (Just Earth News): Rallying stakeholders gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, for the United Nations Climate Conference, known as ‘COP 22,’ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged everyone – “from the local to the global” – including the private sector, cities and civil society, to get involved in the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

MARRAKECH: Ban hails 'new dawn of cooperation on climate change,' urges action on Paris accord

Nov 16, 2016, at 04:32 am

New York, Nov 15 (Just Earth News): As senior government officials gather in Marrakech, Morocco, to chart the implementation course for the landmark Paris Agreement, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday hailed the opening of a “new dawn for global cooperation on climate change” and told the United Nations Climate Conference (COP 22) that it is critical to now translate words into effective actions.

MARRAKECH: Deepening South-South cooperation is driving climate action among developing countries

Nov 15, 2016, at 04:35 am

New York, Nov 14 (Just Earth News): South-South cooperation is growing, as developing countries are helping each other to address climate change, sustainable development and implementation of the Paris Agreement, said senior United Nations officials and government Ministers at the UN Climate Conference in Marrakech (COP 22).

MARRAKECH: Dozens of heads of State and Government to attend UN climate conference

Nov 14, 2016, at 04:54 am

New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News): Ten days after the entry into force of the landmark Paris Agreement, dozens of heads of State and Government are expected on Tuesday at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 22), which started in Marrakech, Morocco, on 7 November 2016.

MARRAKECH: Private sector commits to actions on sustainable energy for a just climate future for all

Nov 12, 2016, at 01:50 pm

New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): In connection with the theme-based actions being announced at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Marrakech (COP 22), new commitments and initiatives to use renewable energy were in the spotlight on Friday as one of the most effective ways to implement the landmark Paris Agreement, which entered into force on 4 November 2016.

MARRAKECH: UN conference spotlights water, the ‘first victim’ of climate change, as part of the solution

Nov 10, 2016, at 01:48 pm

New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): In a first for United Nations climate change conferences, a special day was devoted to action on water issues, providing stakeholders gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, for the so-called ‘COP 22’ an opportunity spotlight water as a way of providing solutions to help implement the Paris Agreement.

MARRAKECH: UN climate conference to continue momentum after Paris Agreement comes into force

Nov 07, 2016, at 12:47 pm

New York, Nov 7 (Just Earth News): Three days after the entry into force of the landmark Paris Agreement, the Marrakesh Conference, which begins Monday, 7 November, in Morocco, will give United Nations Member States and the world the opportunity to maintain momentum on climate action and continue strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change.