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Tibetan demonstration in front of the Palais des Nations

05/10/2013

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Text: Tibetan Solidarity Movement Photo: Action Press/PM Virot Since China’s military invasion of Tibet in 1950, some 1.2 million Tibetans have suffered unatural death. International response to the pressing conditions in Tibet The United States State Department spokesperson, Mark Toner on 17 October expressed serious concern about the self-immolations, a string of nine by Buddhists since March that had set off protests and a government crackdown. “We urge China and its leaders to respect the rights of Tibetans, to…

UNEP Report Shows How Advancing the Green Economy in Six Key Sectors Creates New Trade Opportunities

05/08/2013

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Geneva, Switzerland, (8 May 2013) – Greening global trade is a vital step to achieving sustainable development, and developing countries are well-positioned to help catalyze this transition, according to a new report released today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). “In today’s increasingly interconnected world, where trillions of dollars worth of goods and services are traded annually, greening global trade still presents challenges but also holds significant opportunities,” said Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director….