Sustainable Production and Consumption News

Obama calls for common action at Copenhagen meeting

Obama in Copenhagen
Date: 
December 18, 2009

After weeks of struggle with Congress and various forces within the US to achieve an official US commitment on carbon emission targets and actions, President Obama delivered his speech to the world and heads of state who arrived in Copenhagen

US groups prepare for CSD-18

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Date: 
November 12, 2009

Washington, DC. A number of civil society representatives met in Washington today with members of the US government delegation to the upcoming 18th session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development, discussing why and how US citizens can learn about and engage in the process.

NACo adopts pharmaceutical take-back resolution

Date: 
July 28, 2009

Nashville, Tenn. The National Association of Counties (NACo), the country's largest local government organization, today unanimously adopted a policy supporting producer responsibility for unwanted medicines.

Senate considers paths to green economic recovery

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Date: 
May 19, 2009

Washington, DC. The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing, chaired by Sen. John Kerry (D) and Sen.

CitNet workshop at UN Commission on Sustainable Development

Date: 
May 18, 2009

The workshop at the UN was on "Defining Sustainable Consumption and Production" with regard to food and agriculture.