And if, but only if, we invest in the right green technology so that we can avoid severe climate change, and energy can still be relatively cheap then they will move all the way up here.

These centres have as their goal advancing the transfer of environmental technology to developing countries.

Of particular relevance to my country is the transfer of environmentally sound technology and know how.

70. In the area of environmental biotechnology, UNIDO works to create greater understanding and appreciation of the need to apply biotechnology consistent with safety.

One idea is that environmental technology might feed a virtuous cycle of innovation and employment.

Similarly, the Committee adopted soft law texts in the form of recommendations to Commission Governments in the field of environmentally sound technology and products, environmental product profiles and environmental policy financing

Technology assessment and forecasting capabilities were a key link between environmental and industrialization goals.

(b) Recommendations to ECE Governments on Environmentally Sound Technology and Products and on Environmental Product Profiles (ECE CEP 3)

Initially they were an essential means of transport, but with better technology their importance dwindled until they were removed in line with environmental treaties.

33. Services were expanded to include environmental statistics and quot green accounting quot , environmental policy and management guidelines, the use of remote sensing for environmental monitoring and environmental technology assessment systems.

Young people are committed to the principles of corporate social responsibility, as well as setting up environmental enterprises such as ecotourism and the wider adoption of green technologies.

The greatest challenge in that regard was to acquire relevant technology that was affordable, efficient and environmentally sound.

The Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, together with the Division of Environmental Policy Implementation, will have key roles to play in the Bali plan's implementation.

Particular emphasis will be given to planning and management promoting the transfer of technology and to the effective integration of environmental considerations into mineral resource related activities.

Focal points for the Bali Strategic Plan have been created in the Division of Environmental Policy Implementation (capacity building) and the Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (technology transfer).

OIC has also sought the support of ESCAP regarding expert services for training activities for the transfer of environmental technology.

(b) Environmental impact assessment (EIA) of new projects in all sectors and the selection of environmentally sound technology or the most environment friendly technology available

General description There is a need for the developing countries to build up a more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable agro processing sector, especially in the leather, textile, wood and food industries, as well as a need for sustainable land management to fight desertification and increase land productivity.

(f) Assigned, within UNEP, the Division of Environmental Policy Implementation as the focal point for capacity building and the Division of Technology, Industry and Economics as that for technology support.

Environmentally responsible activities are no longer carried out by only a few large companies that can afford sustained activities in environmental management and technology design.

So, technology is selfish technology is generous.

(a) Technology sourcing and assessment

So starting from technology, technology is a wonderful thing.

(f) Identify and analyse the potential synergies between the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants and other multilateral environmental agreements regarding the provision of capacity building and transfer of technology

4. Requests the Executive Director to examine the feasibility of developing international guidelines on what information on potential environmental impacts the exporters of technology should provide to importers

For example, the Better Environment Awards of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are given to encourage innovative environmental technology designs and management practices. 20

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What does technology want?

14. In recent years, there has been a growing international consensus that technology transfer needs to be multidimensional if it is to serve global environmental sustainability needs.

Environmental information, assessment and early warning Enhanced coordination of environmental conventions and development of environmental policy instruments Freshwater Technology transfer and industry Support to Africa.

Environmental activities

Environmental concerns

11.20 The Division of Environmental Conventions is responsible for the implementation of this subprogramme.

Regional Cooperation and Representation

Environmental accounting

Environmental awareness.

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Environmental legislation

Environmental issues

(f) Technology assessment in support of the management of environmentally sound technology

of environmentally sound technology

The achievement of such an enabling technology diffusion setup requires technological vision and drive, focused strengthening of institutions, adoption of best practices and best available technologies and compliance with multilateral environmental agreements.

Options for North South environmental technology transfer on a preferential basis by agreement could include waste water treatment, water conservation and desalinization.

The Commission apos s decision to establish an intersessional mechanism to address those issues of technology and financial resources was therefore welcome, and her delegation also supported the regional approach to environmental issues.

20. Technology description signifies the systematic knowledge of technology segmentation, current technology performance in the context of direct application and a technology apos s interrelatedness with other technologies.