UN chief Guterres highlights importance of sustainable energy in message to EXPO 2017

Jun 11, 2017, at 04:47 am

New York, June 10(Just Earth News): Underlining the importance of energy, in particular for realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action to ensure that everyone has access to clean, affordable and efficient energy so that they can rise to their full potential.

Annual UN Asia-Pacific policy forum session spotlights poverty eradication, sustainable energy

May 16, 2017, at 10:57 am

New York, May 15 (Just Earth News): Asian and Pacific countries are discussing economic cooperation and integration this week at the United Nations regional office in Bangkok, whose annual session focuses on how regional countries can achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UN welcomes partnership and leadership to spearhead sustainable energy efforts

Sep 17, 2015, at 02:03 pm

New York, Sept 17 (IBNS): A firm foundation to ensure affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all has been built but a solid long-term institutional arrangement is needed, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Wednesday, as he welcomed the creation of an international not-for-profit organization to spearhead renewable energy efforts.

UN seeks to mobilize investment for sustainable energy

Jun 05, 2014, at 05:25 pm

New York, Jun 5 (IBNS): Over 1,000 participants from government, business, international organizations and civil society groups gathered on Wednesday at United Nations Headquarters to kick off a three-day forum designed to mobilize investment and action to realize the goal of ensuring sustainable energy for all.