{"id":70085,"date":"2016-05-18T13:34:33","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T11:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/rate-of-environmental-damage-increasing-across-the-planet-but-there-is-still-time-to-reverse-worst-impacts-if-governments-act-now-unep-assessment-says\/"},"modified":"2016-05-18T13:34:33","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T11:34:33","slug":"rate-of-environmental-damage-increasing-across-the-planet-but-there-is-still-time-to-reverse-worst-impacts-if-governments-act-now-unep-assessment-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/rate-of-environmental-damage-increasing-across-the-planet-but-there-is-still-time-to-reverse-worst-impacts-if-governments-act-now-unep-assessment-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Rate of Environmental Damage Increasing across the Planet but There Is Still Time to Reverse Worst Impacts If Governments Act Now, UNEP Assessment Says"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n NEW YORK, United States of America, May 18, 2016\/APO (African Press Organization)\/ —
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The environmental change sweeping the world is occurring at a faster pace than previously thought, making it imperative that governments act now to reverse the damage being done to the planet, says the most authoritative study that UNEP has ever published on the state of the global environment. Under the title Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6): Regional Assessments, six separate reports provide highly detailed examinations of the environmental issues affecting each of the world\u2019s six regions: the Pan-European region, North America, Asia and the Pacific, West Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Africa.
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The launch will take place during the first-ever High-level Global Science-Policy Forum hosted by UNEP at its Nairobi Headquarters from 19 to 20 May 2016. The Forum, held just days ahead of the second UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) brings together hundreds of prominent scientists, researchers, civil society representatives and policymakers to assess the state of the world’s environment and craft policy answers at the upcoming United Nations Environment Assembly – “the Parliament of Environmnent” – and beyond. The outcome of the scientific consultations will feed into the decision-making process of the Assembly.<\/p>\n

\nWho<\/p>\n

\nAchim Steiner – Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (via video link)
\nJacqueline McGlade – Chief Scientist of the UN Environment Programme
\nLead Authors of Regional Studies:
\nMark Levy – North America; Peter King – Asia-Pacific; \u00a0
\nDiana Mangalagiu – Europe; Keisha Garcia – Latin America; \u00a0
\nClever Mafuta – Africa<\/p>\n

\n

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\nScience-Policy Forum Highlights:<\/p>\n

\nThursday, 19 May<\/p>\n

\n09:30 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Official Opening, featuring H.E. Judy Wakhungu, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Kenya and
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner
\n11:00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Press Conference – Launch of GEO6 Regional Assessments
\n19:00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Lifetime Achievement Award for Global Science Policy – Award Ceremony<\/p>\n

\nFriday, 20 May<\/p>\n

\n14:00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Citizen Science Initiatives in Africa, featuring Global Learning and Observation to Benefit
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 the Environment (GLOBE) and NASA Representatives
\n19:30 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science – Award Ceremony at the “Forum Unplugged” event<\/p>\n

\nMore information on the Science-Policy Forum and detailed schedule can be found here: http:\/\/web.unep.org\/unea\/calendar\/unea-science-policy-forum<\/p>\n

\nPress Conferences at the UN Environment Assembly (23-27 May):<\/p>\n

\n23 May, 13:00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Introduction to UNEA2 and Presentation of Global Theme: Healthy Environment, Healthy People
\n24 May, 13:00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Global Actions on Air Quality
\n25 May, 13:00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Food Systems and Natural Resources
\n26 May, 13:00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Multiple Pathways to Sustainable Future; Green is Gold: Strategy and Action of China’s Ecological Civilization
\n27 May, 13:00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Closing Press Conference<\/p>\n

\nAccreditation for the UN Environment Assembly runs through 21 May. More information: http:\/\/web.unep.org\/unea\/media-accreditation<\/p>\n

\nNote:
\nTransportation to UNEP Gigiri headquarters will be provided, departing from Chester House (CBD) at 10.00 AM.
\nLunch and refreshments will be served following the event.
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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