United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

🔔 In response to the rapidly growing complexities of #AI and #digital technologies embedded in everyday products and services, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe has issued a declaration aimed at fostering increased global regulatory coherence and facilitating international #trade. This landmark initiative builds upon the related Overarching Common Regulatory Arrangements (CRA), a framework designed to support the development of voluntary regulatory cooperation between governments, while safeguarding global trade and #technological advancements. It provides a unique platform for global #regulatory collaboration, offering a flexible, non-binding methodology that adapts to the maturity levels of participating agencies. The end goal is to ensure that products entered onto the market are safe for consumers and that the AI elements do not negatively impact human autonomy, mental wellbeing or individual freedoms. The key benefits of the declaration include: 🔷 Facilitating international trade: By promoting increased regulatory coherence, the declaration helps to eliminate redundant checks and supports smoother trade across borders.  🔷 Enhancing regulatory coherence: Government agencies adopting the CRA gain greater clarity and predictability, avoiding unnecessary technical barriers while promoting mutual recognition.  🔷 Promoting trustworthiness and resilience: The CRA addresses the societal and technological risks associated with AI, ensuring that embedded AI systems are safe, secure, and resilient to cyber threats.  🔷 Supporting #SustainableDevelopment: The CRA aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging AI implementations that advance environmental, economic, and social objectives. Learn more ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dwgEBYgj Elisabeth Türk Lance THOMPSON Markus Krebsz Heidi M-B Lund ISO - International Organization for Standardization World Trade Organization OECD - OCDE IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) European Commission Kommerskollegium | National Board of Trade Sweden

🌊 Mykolaiv - City on the Wave - International Conference showcased an inspiring vision for Mykolaiv’s sustainable future! 🌊🌳Read more below 👇 We extend our gratitude to Oleksandr Syenkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv Mykolaiv City Council and UNDP Ukraine for the invitation and for organizing this high-level discussion in support of Mykolaiv’s sustainable future. Together, we’re building back better! 💪 #BuildBackBetter Yevhen Poliakov Tetiana Shulichenko Enkel Leskaj Mia Alibegovic Giulio De Carli

🌍 Today, on World Cities Day, we’re thrilled to join UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) in celebrating #WorldCitiesDay, a day dedicated to advancing sustainable, resilient urban spaces with young people at the forefront. 📢 2024 Theme: Youth as Catalysts for Climate Action in Cities With 70% of the world’s population projected to live in cities by 2050, urban areas face rising challenges in the fight against climate change. Engaging young people in urban decision-making can bring new ideas and solutions to issues like poverty, inequality, and environmental impact—particularly in rapidly growing cities across the Global South. At UNRSF – UN Road Safety Fund, we’re proud to fund the "Reclaiming Streets for Pedestrians and Cyclists" project, implemented by UN-Habitat. This effort helps improve safe mobility in #Mozambique, #Kenya, #Ethiopia, #Rwanda, and #Guinea. This initiative empowers local governments to create policies and concrete actions to design safer streets and more inclusive public spaces. With road fatalities disproportionately impacting pedestrians and cyclists, these efforts are vital for building urban spaces that truly protect all road users. We are also working with UN-Habitat to create a Global Alliance of Cities on Road Safety (ACRoS) in ten countries in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. Launched in #Nairobi in 2023, ACRoS brings together city leaders to mobilize local funding for road safety projects, promoting safer urban environments. Together, let’s make our cities safe, sustainable, and resilient for all—now and for the future. Nneka Henry United Nations Economic Commission for Europe United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Jordi Bosch UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office Valeria Motta

For the first time, over half the world lives in cities - projected to reach two-thirds by 2050. Cities drive 75% of #CO2emissions and face #climate risks like flooding, heat stress, and #pollution. On #WorldCitiesDay, we’re highlighting one powerful tool to help: nature-based solutions (#NbS). Trees in urban spaces combat #climate impacts and build #resilience. That’s why the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe launched the #TreesInCitiesChallenge, inviting #cities worldwide to make a difference by planting #trees for greener, healthier, and more resilient communities. Join the Challenge and let’s create sustainable cities together: https://lnkd.in/grN2twKQ #UrbanForests #UrbanTrees #Nature #SustainableCities #GreenCities

🔔 75% of global land surface and 66% of oceans have already been altered by humans. As #biodiversity declines faster than ever, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, ECLAC, United Nations ESCAP, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa are committed to supporting states in all regions to deliver on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. #COP16Colombia #PeacewithNature Tatiana Molcean Claver Gatete Jose M Salazar-Xirinachs UN Biodiversity Astrid Schomaker UNECE/FAO Forests Dmitry Mariyasin Liliana Annovazzi-Jakab Paola DEDA Roman Michalak sara pecchinotti Clara Gentili Marco Keiner Nicholas Bonvoisin UN Environment Programme Post2020 Biodiversity Framework - EU support Expertise France UN Climate Change United Nations Office at Geneva IUCN Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) Global Environment Facility COP29 Azerbaijan

❗ Just adopted ⏩ The first Pan-#European Strategy on #Transport #Health and #Environment lays out a road map for the transformation of transport systems by 2050, promoting sustainable #urban #mobility, cleaner technologies and #climate resilience. The strategy aims to: ✅ Recognize the positive role of transport; ✅ Adopt a holistic approach to public #policies; ✅ Allow for tailor-made solutions; ✅ Support the shift to public transport and active mobility; ✅ Address air and noise #pollution; ✅ Maximize health benefits; ✅ Reinforce social #inclusion; ✅ Collect and manage #data Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFgAgjqR WHO Regional Office for Europe Dmitry Mariyasin Francesco Dionori Nicholas Bonvoisin Virginia Fusé European Commission

🔔 At the recent #Beijing30 Regional Review Meeting, co-hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the UN Women Europe and Central Asia member States renewed their political commitment to #GenderEquality, with a strong focus on implementation and accountability. More than 450 government officials, civil society representatives, youth leaders, academics, United Nations officials, and regional organizations from 56 UNECE Member States gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to assess progress on #women’s rights in the UNECE region. The two-day meeting shed light on long-term trends, as well as persistent and emerging obstacles to gender equality. The agenda covered a wide range of pressing topics, including: ☑️ Women's economic empowerment ☑️ Violence against women and girls ☑️ Impact of wars and armed conflict on women and girls ☑️ Women's political representation ☑️ Financing gender equality   Member States' insights will inform the global Beijing review in March 2025 in New York, where leaders will reflect on 30 years of implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action and identify tangible and concrete steps toward achieving gender equality. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsmJyHUF 📸 Antoine Tardy / Philippe Morard Tatiana Molcean Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda Martin Chungong UN Women UN Women Europe and Central Asia Inter-Parliamentary Union Belen Sanz Luque Nicole Ameline Beate Andrees Ekin Deligöz Gulnora Rakhimova Asel Kubanychbekova Tea Jaliashvili Isabelle Rome Pille Tsopp-Pagan Colette FRY Arthur Erken Selma Prodanovic🎤 Marija Savovska Ruth Zugman do Coutto Ulla Saar Katri Viinikka Leyla Hasanova Caitlin Kraft Buchman Geeta Rao Gupta Sidsel Bleken Kire Ilioski Ph.D. Florence Bauer Mark C. Carola Gunnarsson Yolanda Iriarte Victoria Puiu

🌎 Shape the Future of AI & Climate Action at UNECE’s ToS-ICP 2024! 🌱💻 Join Us in Geneva! With climate impacts intensifying, there’s no time to waste. Join us at United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's Team of Specialists on Innovation and Competitiveness Policies (ToS-ICP) 2024 for two days dedicated to harnessing AI’s potential for climate resilience. 🔹 Why You Should Attend: ➡️ Unleash AI for Impact: Discover innovative solutions that leverage AI to tackle the climate crisis across high-impact sectors. ➡️Engage with Change-Makers: Connect with top scientists, policymakers, and tech leaders. Learn from their insights and contribute your own. ➡️Shape Policy, Drive Change: Collaborate to develop actionable, sustainable policy recommendations for a greener, tech-driven future. 🔹 Event Details: 📅 Date: 19-20 November 2024 📍 Location: Palais des Nations, Building E, Room XXIV, Geneva 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dVj6vHDc Be a part of this transformative dialogue—join the movement to drive impactful AI-powered climate action. We can’t wait to see you there! #UNECEToSICP2024 #ToSICP2024 Elisabeth Türk Jovana Miocinovic Christian Hudson Katia Adamo Ralph Heinrich Immanuela Badde Oliwia Kacprzak Yesui Bayar Sarah Bérubé Anders Jonsson OECD - OCDE Daniela Braga, PhD Ruth McLachlin Bunyod Rakhmatullaev Sibel Eker Lucy Yu Clara Gonçalves Igor L. Jenty Kirsch-Wood Lars Friberg Devorah West Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Dr. Bilel Jamoussi Marcel Dorsch Ashutosh Chadha Leona Isabelle Verdadero

🔶 The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, ECLAC, United Nations ESCAP, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) are joining forces for #biodiversity with a ministerial discussion at UN Biodiversity #COP16Colombia on 📅 29 October 2024. This action-oriented side event will launch a joint document on regional actions to accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global #Biodiversity Framework. It will explore the impact of a coordinated approach and how the United Nations Regional Commissions can support collaborative and inclusive efforts to facilitate the early implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework. Through an overview of challenges, progress, opportunities, and good practices from all regions, the dialogue will focus on identifying complementary strategies, mechanisms, and key stakeholders. Learn more ⏩ https://lnkd.in/dyFx9ct6 #MakePeacewithNature Tatiana Molcean Jose M Salazar-Xirinachs Claver Gatete Ilze Brands Kehris Aziz Abdukhakimov Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Theresa L. Jeremie Pellet Expertise France Astrid Schomaker UNECE/FAO Forests Paola DEDA Liliana Annovazzi-Jakab Roman Michalak Clara Gentili sara pecchinotti European Union

🔔 Check out the new edition of #UNECEHighlights to find out about the outcomes of the 10th Meeting of the Parties to the United Nations #WaterConvention, held in Ljubljana, #Slovenia, on 23-25 October. You will also learn about 🔽 🔶 UNECE support to #Turkmenistan in green #energy transition and #methane emissions reduction; 🔶 #Montenegro improving knowledge on #air pollutant emission inventories; 🔶 #Kyrgyzstan's public-private partnership markets; 🔶 Advancing knowledge on use of best available techniques to reduce air #pollution from industry. Subscribe to receive UNECE Highlights regularly ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dSqkXdkD Tatiana Molcean Dmitry Mariyasin Water Convention/Protocol on Water & Health Francesca Bernardini Sonja Köppel Vlada Republike Slovenije Ministrstvo za naravne vire in prostor Komlan Sangbana, Ph.D Erik Aarnos Elise Zerrath Tamara Kutonova Carolin Sanz Noriega Albena Karadjova UNECE Sustainable Energy Dario Liguti Chiara Giamberardini Igor L. Iva Brkic Tony Bonnici Antonin Menegaux UNECE Public-Private Partnerships Frédéric Ballenegger Antje Knorr Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations in Geneva Germany in the UN Mission permanente de la France auprès des Nations unies Burak Akçapar Simon Manley Delegation of the European Union to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva Jean Rodriguez Thomas Croll-Knight