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Viktor Lagutov Leads Water Security Session and Panel at Eye on Earth Summit

October 8, 2015

From October 6-8, 2015, over 650 delegates convened at the second Eye on Earth Summit in Abu Dhabi. The Summit, focused on informed decision-making for sustainable development, aimed to stimulate international action to revolutionize how we collect, access, share, and use data and information to make real, tangible changes in the world.

ISEPEI Celebrates Launch of Online Training Manual

After several months of preparation, development of partnerships, and collection of case studies, ISEPEI is excited to report the launch of the “ICTs for Water Security” training manual online at http://isepei.org/training-manual.

Viktor Lagutov and Emily Nilson Contribute to Arab States Green University Network Meeting in Jordan

September 23, 2015

Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Taher Shakhashir, the Jordanian Minister of Environment, UNEP, in partnership with the Arabic Universities Union, conducted an Arab States Green University Network (ASGUN) consultative stakeholder dialogue in Amman, Jordan from 15-16 September 2015. The meeting was opened by H.E. Dr. Taher Shakhashir and Dr. Iyad Abumoghli, Director and Regional Representative for UNEP Regional Office of West Asia (UNEP ROWA).

ISEPEI Brings Eye on Earth Summit to CEU

August 20, 2015

In October, environmental thought and action leaders worldwide will convene in Abu Dhabi for the Eye on Earth Summit 2015 to collectively address the global challenge of increasing access to information to support sustainable development and to tackle some of the world's most pressing environmental issues.

Professor Pinter as a Panel Discussant at UN Side Event

July 23, 2015

Professor Pinter took part as a panel discussant at the side event 'How Countries Can Monitor Sustainable Development Goals' at the UN, organized by the Asia-Europe Foundation and hosted by the Governments of Hungary and Viet Nam.

For more information see: 

http://sd.iisd.org/news/governments-experts-call-for-using-existing-mechanisms-in-sdg-implementation/