Asia

Regional e-Learning Programme on the Use of the SEEA for Evidence-based Policy

This e-Learning programme is organized by UNSD, in collaboration with the UN ESCAP. It provides an overview of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) Central Framework (CF) and how it can be used for sustainable policy decisions. The e-Learning programme is directed towards select countries in Asia which have active SEEA programmes. In particular, the programme is aimed towards users and producers of SEEA accounts, with a focus on users of the accounts.

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Introduction to Energy Statistics and Energy Accounts

This e-learning, administered by the Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP-ESCAP), will be conducted from 30 August to 1 October 2021. It will introduce concepts relevant to compiling energy statistics and accounts, including compilation of relevant SDG indicators. The topics covered include physical supply and use tables, asset accounts, valuation and data sources. Webinars will also be held as part of the course to provide an overview of the topics and allow participants to ask questions. 

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Environmental-Economic Accounting in Support of Evidence-based Policies for Land Use and Management

This webinar is part of the UN Development Account Project, Environmental-Economic Accounting for Evidence-Based Policy in Africa and AsiaThis webinar introduces the SEEA and land accounting to stakeholders in the project's Asia Pacific partner countries, Malaysia and the Philippines.

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UNCCD COP 14

The fourteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP 14) is taking place from 2-13 September 2019.

Date: 2-13 September 2019

Venue: Vigyan Bhavan conference centre

Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

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