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UN conference examines sustainable transport financing for developing countries

UN conference examines sustainable transport financing for developing countries

Nov 28, 2016, at 04:32 am

New York, Nov 27 (Just Earth News): The first-ever United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference wrapped up on Sunday in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat, with participants deliberating the needs of countries in special situations – mostly least developed countries – and avenues for financing sustainable transport.

'The answer to global transportation challenges is not less transport – it is sustainable transport' – UN chief

'The answer to global transportation challenges is not less transport – it is sustainable transport' – UN chief

Nov 27, 2016, at 06:40 am

New York, Nov 27 (Just Earth News): Opening the first-ever Global Sustainable Transport Conference, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told delegations gathered in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, that the world has the resolve, commitment, imagination and creativity “to transform our transport systems in a sustainable manner that will improve human wellbeing, enhance social progress and protect our planet.”

Achieving Global Goals hinges on 'determined pursuit' of sustainable transport – UN expert report

Achieving Global Goals hinges on 'determined pursuit' of sustainable transport – UN expert report

Oct 29, 2016, at 02:03 pm

New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): Greater investment in greener, more efficient and sustainable transport can save trillions of dollars and help achieve the global sustainability goals, according to a United Nations report launched on Friday that provides 10 recommendations on how resources can be redirected to the transport sector.