Landmine clearing efforts help boost Angola’s recovery
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Luanda, 2 April 2012 –Angolans can now build infrastructure and farm crops more safely, as more than 870 million square metres of land have been cleared of mines since 2008. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has contributed to local efforts by training more than 1,000 demining specialists at the National Demining Institute (INAD) in recent years. Read More
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UN Goodwill ambassador appeals for fight against desertification |
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New York, 28 March 2012 – The Goodwill ambassador for Arid Lands with the UN Convention on fight against drought and desertification, Leila Lopes, appealed for a greater co-ordination of efforts meant to reduce soils degradation and rehabilitation of degraded lands. Read More
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World Water Day: Angolan minister of environment reaffirms government commitment to water supply |
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Luanda, 23 March 2012 - The concerns related to drinking water supply to population and food security are among the government's priorities, considered the two strategic goals due to their importance, said Thursday in Luanda the Angolan environment minister, Fátima Jardim. Read More
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Angola prepares its request to apply the extension of article 5 of Ottawa Convention |
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Luanda, 22 March 2012 - Angola as an Ottawa Convention member State is preparing its request for an extension of the deadline for the stipulations of the article 5 of the document. Read More
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PRESS RELEASE:Global Forum in Istanbul to focus on action agenda for UN “Rio + 20” Sustainable Development summit |
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Leaders from governments, international organizations, think tanks and corporations to examine solutions for global sustainability and inequality challenges, and policy choices for a better future in first UNDP Global Forum on Human Development. Read More
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Environment Ministers of CPLP gathered for common strategy for UN Conference on Sustainable Development "Rio+20" |
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Luanda, 21 March 2012 - The Environment Ministers with the Portuguese Speaking Countries Community (CPLP) are gathered this Wednesday in Luanda to analyze and approve common strategy for UN Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20, set for 20-22 June in 2012 in Brazil. Read More
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Angolan Foreign minister reaffirms government commitment to Millennium Development Goals |
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Luanda, 27 February 2012 - The Angolan governement is committed to the implementation of various programmes carried out by the United Nations in the country, under Millennium Development Goals, aimed at improving the people's living standards, mainly those in condition of social vulnerability. Read More
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UN Secretary-General considered Angola as an example in combating polio |
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Luanda, 27 February 2012 – The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon, considered on Monday in Luanda as an example in the fighting against poliomyelitis, even when the country was coming out of conflict for its reconstruction. Read More
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Angolan President welcomes UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon |
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Luanda, 27 February 2012 - The Angolan Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, Monday in Luanda analyzed with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon, issues linked to international current affairs, among others. Read More
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Nacissela Mauricio chosen as the first African goodwill ambassador of the UNAIDS |
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Luanda, 20 February 2012 - The Angolan basketball player Nacissela Mauricio became the first African ambassador to the United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), to sign the certificate that joins the institution the campaign dubbed "Red Card". Read More
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Angolan foreign minister announces the arrival of the UN Secretary-General |
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Lisbon, 8 February 2012 – The Angolan foreign minister, Georges Chikoti, announced Wednesday in Lisbon (Portugal) the visit to Angola, on February 26 and 27, of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Ban Ki -moon. Read More
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