Affordable housing is a priority for overcoming the crisis and achieving the Millennium Development Goals
“Beyond the seriousness of the real estate crisis and the economy, we must not overlook the effect on the social dimension of people’s lives." This warning, from the Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro, was given at a seminar on the real estate and financial crisis organized by the UNECE, its Real Estate Market advisory group (REM) and the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), held on 16 December in New York. [Tuesday, 23 December 2008]
Woody biomass – the fuel of choice for Serbia
Efficient wood-based energy should be the fuel of choice for Serbia and other South-East European countries for renewable heat and power generation. However, before its advantages can be achieved, there are a number of barriers which must be overcome to achieve the full potential of the domestic woody biomass resource. [Thursday, 11 December 2008]
The Transport Division launched the new UNECE Transport Review on the occasion of the joint meeting between WP.1 and the UN Road Safety Collaboration on 18 November 2008.
The Review will be published electronically three times a year. The first edition is dedicated to road safety, while subsequent issues will deal with other transport topics.