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Mexico: Ban urges renewed global partnership for development

Mexico: Ban urges renewed global partnership for development

Apr 16, 2014, at 06:02 pm

New York, Apr 16 (IBNS): With the deadline for the globally agreed development targets fast approaching, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called for a renewed global partnership to advance sustainable development and a life of dignity for all.

UN urges financing for sustainable development

UN urges financing for sustainable development

Apr 15, 2014, at 06:32 pm

New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): Even with a slow recovery from the economic and financial crisis underway, severe effects of the upheaval linger and serious risks remain, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson warned a high-level gathering of global finance institutions on Monday, urging measures to channel financial investment into vital areas that can help secure sustainable development for all.

WUF: UN hails cities as vital to sustainable development

WUF: UN hails cities as vital to sustainable development

Apr 12, 2014, at 05:59 pm

New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): "A city is not just an accident, but the result of coherent vision and aims," stated Leon Crier, pioneer architect, urban planner and visionary, as he spoke to participants at a discussion on Urban Equity in development - Cities for Life organized by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (Habitat).