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The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has been participating in the international REDD+ negotiation process under the UNFCCC since 2007 and REDD+ has become an important driver in project development in the forest sector of Lao PDR. During the period between 2008 and 2012, REDD+ finance in Lao PDR amounted to more than USD 55 million, with...

On 17 July 2015, the Japanese government unveiled its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 26% below FY 2013 levels by FY 2030 (25.4% reduction below FY 2005 levels). The government also approved the outlook for long-term energy supply and demand, which stipulates that in 2030 the share...

In view of urbanisation in India being accompanied with lifestyle changes that frown on ordinary, nutritious food habits in favour of empty calories, a UNEP funded project seeks to bring in greater awareness on healthy eating and individual carbon footprint for sustainable food production and consumption.