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Responding
to Climate Change (RTCC) fully supports the work of the Rio Conventions in creating
frameworks for effective sustainable development.
The Conventions embody the global ethos in striving for solutions
to problems which affect us all. At RTCC we are dedicated to
promoting the solutions needed to support such action.
JAMES RAMSEY
RTCC
www.rtcc.org |
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A small community in northern Sweden is
going through a remarkable transformation into ecological,
economic and social sustainability.
The keywords of SUSTAINABLE ROBERTSFORS are: knowledge, democracy,
participation, sustainable management, integration, quality
of life, co-operation and networks. We want to share our experiences
with the whole world!
Please contact us by:
e-mail: tli@robertsfors.se
web: www.hallbara.robertsfors.se |
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Italy is on the frontline for
the achieve-ment of the Millennium Development Goals. We point
to Protected Areas as a key instrument to identify strategies
for sustainable livelihood. The 1st CBD Open Ended Working
Group on Protected Areas in Italy this year represents our
world contribution to the quality of life and a better future.
DR. ALDO COSENTINO
Director General
Directorate General for Nature Protection
Italian Ministry
for the Environment and Territory
web: www.minambiente.it |
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We take for granted the air
we breathe, the food we eat, the species and landscapes we
love. Yet in many places these values are under threat.
Mankind
however, is unique. As a species we are part of nature. As
humans we are capable of reflection and learning. Human responsibility
starts where nature ceases to be self-evident.
CEES VEERMAN
Minister for Agriculture, Nature and
Food Quality,
The Netherlands
web: www.minlnv.nl |
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Frankfurt, known for international finance
and fairs, gateway to the world with the largest airport
on the continent, is also a very green city and a strong
supporter of ecologic sustainability. High standards in
advanced technical developments go hand in hand with environmental
efforts, supported by private and public enterprises like
our co-sponsors:
Generalkonsul
BRUNO H. SCHUBERT
web: www.frankfurt.de |
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Climate change is the greatest
environmental challenge we face as a global community. The
entry into force of the Kyoto Protocol is a milestone in multilateral
efforts to tackle climate change.
Further action is needed - we must prevent the global temperature
rising by more than 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels.
Action is affordable, inaction is not.
JÜRGEN TRITTIN
Federal Minister for the Environment,
Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety,
Berlin, Germany
web: www.bmu.de |
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Germany's
UN-city: a platform for sustainability.
Bonn and its International Congress Centre host conferences
on issues of global importance such as water, renewable energies,
climate, desertification and food security. Central location
and excellent infrastructure offer synergies to UN organisations,
Federal ministries, NGOs, business and scientific communities.
Superior quality of life and delightful surroundings create
an attractive ambiance.
BÄRBEL DIECKMANN
Mayor of the UN City of Bonn
web: www.bonn.de |
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Region
Skåne is the regional
political organisation in the south of Sweden. Our regional
development program aims for sustainable development – balance
between economic, ecological and social considerations.
In 2005 Region Skåne will be working with a range of
stakeholders on a strategic program and model that will help
different actors and sectors of society to move towards sustainability.
KATARINA PELIN
Head of dpt Planning and Environment Region
Skåne
web: www.skane.se |
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The Swiss
Commission for Research Partnerships (KFPE) is dedicated to promoting research partnerships
between industrialised, developing and transition countries
as an effective tool to contribute to achieving the Millennium
Development Goals. The 11 principles developed by KFPE have
been widely recognised worldwide. They ensure mutual learning
processes and promote individual and institutional capacity
building.
JON-ANDRI LYS
Executive Secretary KFPE
c/o Swiss Scientific Academies
Bern, Switzerland
web: www.kfpe.ch |
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J-POWER is a Japanese power
generator and wholesaler with an installed capacity of 16 GW.
It has been very active in mitigating climate change, through
the promotion of clean coal technologies, renewables, and the
Clean Development Mechanism. J-POWER is thus a model global
company furthering Sustainable Development.
YOSHIHIKO NAKAGAKI
President
J-POWER
web: www.jpower.co.jp |
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The Sultanate
of Oman is fully
committed to the basic principles adopted at the Earth Summit
in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
This is in accordance with our belief that such principles
constitute a solid framework of global partnership and collaboration
towards environmental preservation and the conservation of
natural resources.
Ministry of Regional Municipalities, Environment and Water
Resources (MRMEWR)
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
web: www.mrmewr.gov.om |
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The second largest European
seaport, and an influential economic centre, Antwerp has scrupulous
environmental policies which aim towards a sustainable quality
of life. Year after year the city succeeds in further minimizing
its waste. Antwerp has also adopted its own ‘Kyoto Plan', encouraging
all stakeholders to reduce their energy consumption.
City of Antwerp
Belgium
web: www.antwerpen.be
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