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  1. UN Foundation Commits to Supporting Conservation of Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, Just Inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger

    Statement by Erika Harms, Executive Director of Sustainable Development

    on June 29, 2009

  2. UN Foundation congratulates David Killion on his appointment as U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

    Statement by Erika Harms, Executive Director of Sustainable Development

    on June 26, 2009

  3. Waxman-Markey climate change legislation slated for debate and a potential vote in the House of Representatives today

    Statement by Timothy E. Wirth, President, United Nations Foundation

    on June 26, 2009

  4. The United Nations Foundation Joins White House Initiative to Encourage Public Service

    The UN Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign will host a DC event on June 23rd

    on June 23, 2009

  5. Congress Answers the Call on UN Funding

    Joint Statement by Ted Turner, Chairman of the Board of the United Nations Foundation and Senator Timothy E. Wirth, United Nations Foundation President

    on June 18, 2009

  6. Washington, DC Community Leaders Commit to Send 10,000 Anti-Malarial Bed Nets to Refugees in Africa

    Councilman Jack Evans proclaims it Nothing But Nets Week in DC; Michelle Fenty recognizes all-star youth supporters

    on June 16, 2009

  7. Security Council Resolution Provides Effective Diplomatic Approach

    on June 12, 2009

  8. World leaders call for immediate action on adaptation

    Report establishes structural and financial mechanisms to help those already impacted by global warming

    on June 8, 2009

  9. Technologists Join Development and Health Experts in the Humanitarian Technology Challenge

    Conference will explore innovative technological solutions to humanitarian aid challenges

    on May 27, 2009

  10. Better World Campaign Salutes Congressional Moves to Pay UN in Full and on Time

    Statement by Better World Campaign Executive Director Peter Yeo

    on May 14, 2009

  11. Statement by Timothy E. Wirth, President of the United Nations Foundation, regarding the U.S. election to the United Nations Human Rights Council:

    on May 12, 2009

  12. UN Foundation Commends President Obama on his Global Health Plan

    on May 7, 2009

  13. Statement by Timothy E. Wirth, President of the United Nations Foundation, regarding the Obama Administration’s FY2010 budget request for the United Nations and international organizations:

    on May 7, 2009

  14. Statement by Reid Detchon, Executive Director, Energy Future Coalition On the “Clean Energy Superhighways” bill, electricity transmission legislation introduced today by Representative Jay Inslee (D-Wash.)

    on April 30, 2009

  15. Statement by Timothy Wirth, President of the United Nations Foundation, on the Major Economies Forum

    on April 27, 2009

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