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Twenty Eight Small Island Developing States announce new actions that reduce dependence on fossil fuels and end poverty

May 9 2012

The Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in Small Island Developing States Conference concluded on May 8, 2012 with the adoption of the "Barbados Declaration" calling for universal access to modern and affordable renewable energy services, while protecting environment, ending poverty and creating new opportunities for economic growth.

Small Island States Take Steps to Become Energy Independent and End Poverty

May 2 2012

High-level forum in Barbados to chart a new ‘Sustainable Energy for All' roadmap ahead of Rio+20 Conference : The Government of Barbados, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States will host from 7 to 9 May 2012 the High-Level Conference of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS): Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in SIDS and the Rio+20 Informal Ministerial Meeting.

“ONE DAY ON EARTH” motion picture screened in Jamaica!

Apr 30 2012

‘One Day on Earth’, a 104-minute documentary film produced by the One Day on Earth Project from footage captured during the 24-hour period of October 10, 2010, was shown in over 170 countries worldwide on Earth Day, Sunday April 22nd, in collaboration with over 80 UNDP Country Offices. In Jamaica, UNDP facilitated screenings of the One Day on Earth movie to over 300 persons on two different dates.

“Breaking the Silence”: Empowering youth awareness on sexual violence and sexual offences legislation in Jamaica

Mar 19 2012

A total of one hundred and twenty-three (123) adults and youths are to benefit from a youth forum that provides an opportunity for engagement and open dialogue on sexual violence and sexual offences legislation in Jamaica.