For example, improving energy efficiency and material use efficiency has been undertaken in many sectors under cleaner production and environmental management initiatives.

A narrow focus on, say, developing better batteries, improving fuel efficiency, or making automobile production more sustainable is inadequate to catalyze the needed transformation.

On some counts it is about greater competition improving efficiency.

(e) Improving the efficiency of the distribution of food aid.

Parties reported that their approach to combating climate change would therefore be influenced by such issues as improving production and resource utilization efficiency, improving health due to reduction in pollution levels, and creating additional opportunities for employment and wealth.

In the area of animal production and health, work is being done on improving reproductive efficiency, characterizing indigenous animal genetic resources and the diagnostics and treatment of contagious bovine diseases.

Efficiency should be sought in energy production, distribution and utilization.

According to KWL, its actions were aimed at improving the efficiency of port operations.

They are aimed not only at improving energy efficiency but also at reducing pollution.

A narrow focus on, say, developing better batteries, improving fuel efficiency, or making automobile production more sustainable is inadequate to catalyze the needed transformation. A genuinely transformational solution is needed one that meets the needs of consumers, businesses, and governments.

This component will contribute to improving the system of production and diffusion of industrial statistics.

Recalling decision 15 COP.6 on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Committee on Science and Technology (CST),

Within the framework of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, Switzerland participates actively in discussions aimed at improving the regime's efficiency.

Lastly, France is highly committed to improving the production of its munitions, and especially their reliability.

The working paper was aimed at improving the efficiency of the Special Committee, but there was room for other proposals.

bolstering and energizing the cooperation between States parties with a view to improving the efficiency of measures for combating corruption and

These projects are aimed not only at improving energy efficiency but also at reducing pollution, including the emission of greenhouse gases.

It also requires more energy efficiency, which means a reduction of waste in both energy production and consumption.

Despite the diversity in morphology seen between groups, improving foraging efficiency has been the main driver in the evolution in these lineages.

GC(48) RES 14 Strengthening the Effectiveness and Improving the Efficiency of the Safeguards System and Application of the Model Additional Protocol

In that regard, it is very important to ensure that the measures taken to strengthen the Secretariat achieve their main goal improving efficiency.

(c) Improving the efficiency and flexibility of the Investment Management Service in adopting new investment approaches requires a stronger and more sophisticated infrastructure.

Strengthening research and development and dissemination of new technologies are also important avenues for improving water productivity and efficiency in water consuming sectors.

Project objectives included increasing sustainable production from livestock and rangelands reversing rangeland degradation increasing incomes and improving living conditions.

Furthermore, national strategies must be established to improve fuel consumption and energy efficiency and to promote cleaner production schemes in industry

Japan therefore hoped that the Sixth Committee would continue to give priority to improving the working methods of the Special Committee and enhancing its efficiency.

Despite the emphasis on improving the Organization's efficiency and effectiveness, and despite the human resources management reforms under way, the resources allocated to training seemed insufficient.

He noted that experts focused their work on cotton and cattle ranching, carried out guided discussions with stakeholders, and highlighted the importance of restoring and improving soil fertility, increasing collection of rainwater, strengthening capacities with field demonstrations, and improving irrigation efficiency.

Overview The wild relatives of crop plants constitute an increasingly important resource for improving agricultural production and for maintaining sustainable agro ecosystems.

In agriculture and the agro industry, biotechnology could facilitate the development of improved crops and new products and contribute toward improving production.

The symposium, held in Brussels, looked at the future of the rice crop in terms of improving its production and enhancing nutrition

He encouraged the Evaluation Group to continue its work with a view to improving the Organization's efficiency and contributing to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals.

The current economic growth model considers the configuration of key factors of production land, labor, capital, and total factor productivity (a measure of efficiency).

The Government had carried out an in depth study with a view to improving the efficiency of the Italian justice system and was making efforts to that end.

Companies' motives for investing abroad include access to markets, natural resources and strategic assets such as brand names and technology, as well as risk diversification and improving efficiency.

The process of reform was not driven solely by the need to improve efficiency and expediency, but also by a collective commitment to improving the situation of rights holders.

UNIDO will focus on activities related to rural and renewable energy, industrial energy efficiency, cleaner and sustainable production, water management, and Montreal and other international protocols.

The reports consider that the decentralization option could provide the right conditions for sustainable management of ecosystems and for improving the productivity of production systems.

Formal standard setting through standards organizations has numerous benefits for consumers including increased innovation, multiple market participants, reduced production costs, and the efficiency effects of product interchangeability.

IFAD implemented a project in the Gambia from 1997 to 2004, which focused on improving rice production for impoverished households, mainly those of poor landless women.

We recognize the value of those provisions of the draft resolution before us that are aimed at improving the working methods of the Security Council by promoting greater transparency and efficiency.

ICCD COP(5) 3 Add.2 Implementation of the Convention Addendum Synthesis of the report on ways of improving the efficiency and the effectiveness of the Committee on Science and Technology

Currently, there are plans to renovate some older units of the Narva Power Plants, establish new power stations, and provide higher efficiency in oil shale based energy production.

All countries should promote sustainable consumption and production patterns with programmes addressing the de linking of economic growth and environmental degradation through improved efficiency and sustainability in the use of resources and production processes, and reduction in resource degradation, pollution and waste.

(e) To continue to consider, on a priority basis, ways and means of improving its working methods and enhancing its efficiency with a view to identifying widely acceptable measures for future implementation