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.
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