Friday, April 22, 2016

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/The Global Initiative for Resource Efficient Cities

The GI-REC is a UNEP-led initiative launched in June 2012 at the Rio+20 Summit. The initiative currently works with different stakeholders to promote energy efficient buildings, efficient water use, sustainable waste management and other activities. UNEP and its partners aim to assist cities in combining greater productivity and innovation with lower costs and reduced environmental impacts.

The Global Initiative for Resource Efficient Cities (GI-REC) provides a range of support to cities to assist with realizing the economic, social and environmental benefits of resource efficiency and SCP. GI-REC develops partnerships with key stakeholders, including local and national governments, international organizations, NGOs, private companies, etc. The Global Initiative for Resource Efficient Cities provides a range of support to cities to assist with realizing the economic, social and environmental benefits of resource efficiency and SCP.