New e-learning course Green Economy and Trade, 13 March - 21 April 2017 | PAGE

Reminder: Registration is still open for the #greeneconomy & #trade E-Learning Course from #PAGE! It's an excellent opportunity to learn more or polish up your existing knowledge on sustainable trade and inclusive economic development. Fellowships are also available so you could take the 6 week course absolutely free!

Solar panels make Morocco’s mosques a model for green energy | DW Environment | DW.COM | 20.02.2017

Morocco's Ministry of Islamic Affairs is adding solar panels to the roofs of mosques in efforts to cover lighting needs and raise awareness about #renewableenergy. "The government believes that energy efficiency and renewable energy are the key to reducing the country's [external power] dependency and providing people with an affordable source of power". Way to go!

Green Economy and Trade

E-learning course "Green Economy and Trade" The deadline for fellowships has been extended! If you want to learn more on how trade in environmental goods and services can drive the transition to an inclusive green economy, the e-learning course "Green Economy and Trade" starts on 13 March to 21 April 2017. Info on fellowships available here: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/green-economy-and-trade-0

Education and Training as a Pathway to an Inclusive Green Economy: Tackling the Green Skills Mismatch

Societies are facing the challenge of matching the supply of skills in the workforce with changing demands from the private and public sectors. Do you have ideas on how the #greenskills mismatch can be overcome? If you are a visionary thinker or a pragmatic problem-solver, we encourage you to share your idea on how to overcome the Green Skills Mismatch. The best candidates will get a free ticket to Berlin, Germany for the PAGE Ministerial Conference March 27 -28 to pitch their case to an experienced advisory panel! More info here:

As solar refrigerator keeps mangoes cold, farmers’ profits heat up

Another #greentech success story: In Kenya, solar refrigerators, combined with biological pest control, are helping farmers keep their harvest longer and make greater profit than they would otherwise. Some farmers are seeing their sales double thanks to these technologies!

'The wild west of wind': Republicans push Texas as unlikely green energy leader

Texas has the highest installed wind power capacity in the United States. In a region well known for its development and support of traditional fossil fuels, #windpower is growing in popularity with both liberals and conservatives alike. It offers land rent income to farmers facing drought and creates thousands of jobs across the state, highlighting that #renewableenergy makes clear economic, social and environmental sense.

Tanzanian start-up turns urban waste into

Another #greeneconomy development from Dakar, Tanzania: A new start up is focused on turning plastic into building material, reducing deforestation and plastic waste in the city. The organization also offers monetary incentives for recycling and in some cases pays children's health insurance in exchange for collecting their families' recyclables each week. A win-win!

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New e-learning course Green Economy and Trade, 13 March - 21 April 2017 | PAGE

Looking for a unique opportunity to learn more about #greeneconomy? Register now for the upcoming PAGE E-Learning Course on Green Economy and Trade. Open to all, fellowships still available. For more information:

Republican elders call for new national carbon tax to replace federal regulations

Will the United States look to a #carbontax to fight #climatechange?

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Interested in country-level #greeneconomy projects? Take a look at the latest Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) newsletter and register for monthly updates :

Fighting for the future – sustainable development and the battle for ideas in 2017

Following the landmark global agreements on sustainable development sealed in 2015, including the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change, the end of 2016 prompted the question: can the world sustain this hard-fought momentum? "Fighting for the future – sustainable development and the battle for ideas in 2017": check out the new blog by Andrew Norton, Director, of the International Institute ​for Environment and Development (IIED): http://www.iied.org/fighting-for-future-sustainable-development-battle-for-ideas-2017