As the United Nations Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD+) mechanism intensifies operation in its pilot areas in Cross River State some residents in the communities are nursing
UN chief pursues ‘low-carbon prosperity’ through new panel on sustainable development
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) – A new U.N. panel headed by the presidents of Finland and South Africa is being set up to draft a blueprint for global sustainable development.
Korea-Brunei Energy Forum with the theme “Towards Low Carbon”
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Demand for resources and subsequent threats to environmental quality call for Brunei Darussalam’s strong government commitment to a diverse economy, thus energy should be used efficiently. The Minister of Development says without proper management there will continue to be substantial impediments to the nation’s environmental, social and economic values and it’s long term development opportunities. Therefore, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi added, the country needs to produce and use energy much more efficiently, as it can lower costs and enhance economic competitiveness.