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Publications & Special Initiatives2004 National Millennium Development Goals Report
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Energy and Environment for Sustainable DevelopmentThrough the Millennium Development Goals the world is addressing the many dimensions of human development, including halving by 2015 the proportion of people living in extreme poverty. Developing countries are working to create their own national poverty eradication strategies based on local needs and priorities. Energy and environment are essential for sustainable development.
The poor are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation
and lack of access to clean, affordable energy services. These issues
are also global as climate change, loss of biodiversity and ozone
layer depletion cannot be addressed by countries acting alone. UNDP
helps countries strengthen their capacity to address these challenges
at global, national and community levels, seeking out and sharing
best practices, providing innovative policy advice and linking partners
through pilot projects that help poor people build sustainable livelihoods. Globally UNDP is supporting Sustainable Development through the following Service Lines:
Sustainable Development in Papua New GuineaIn PNG, UNDP is supporting Sustainable Development through several projects assisting the government to strengthen their institutions, help communities to manage their natural resources sustainably and to protect the environment and its biodiversity.
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