UN DESA United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs [to 13 June 2015]
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Taking measures to advance sustainable transport
12 June 2015, New York
A high-level advisory group, established by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, agreed on 11 June to take measures that could accelerate a shift toward safer, healthier, more effective, efficient and sustainable transport systems. Sustainable transport is also an essential element for achieving the new global goals and the low carbon economy.
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UN urges action to reduce exclusion and discrimination of persons with disabilities
9 June 2015, New York
Empowering persons with disabilities and securing their rights will advance society as a whole, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson said today as he urged strengthening global cooperation and partnership on the matter at the Eighth Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.