• World Wildlife Day

    The incalculable value of wildlife Billions of people, in developed and developing nations, benefit daily from the use of wild species for food, energy, materials, medicine, recreation, inspiration and many other vital contributions to human well-being. The accelerating global biodiversity crisis, with a million species of plants and animals facing extinction, threatens these contributions to...

  • Economist Impact 9th annual Sustainability Week: Sustaining planet and profit

    Business Design Centre 52 Upper St, London, United Kingdom

    We are not reaching net zero fast enough Implementing a robust sustainability strategy that delivers a return on investment should be every organisation’s long-term ambition. Improving your implementation of sustainability projects is good for business and the planet, and expected by investors. The 9th annual Sustainability Week, incorporating the Energy Transition summit (ETS),  will deliver vital...

  • International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness

    The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness seeks to promote better awareness and understanding of disarmament issues among the public, especially young people. Since the founding of the United Nations, the goals of multilateral disarmament and arms limitation have been central to the Organization’s efforts to maintain international peace and security. Weapons of mass...

  • Asia Green Tech Summit

    The Westin Singapore 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower, Singapore

    Development in Asia hinges on decisive measures against climate change. The region is grappling with escalating climate disturbances, impacting countless individuals' well-being, food stability, and health. While governments across Asia have made increasingly ambitious climate pledges to address this, substantial scope remains to accelerate decarbonisation and the transition to a greener economy. Current and evolving...

  • International Women’s Day

    Invest in women: Accelerate progress Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a...

  • International Women’s Day

    Invest in women: Accelerate progress Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet. However, we are facing a key challenge: the alarming $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures by 2030. Join us on March 8,...

  • International Day of Women Judges

    Background While equality in the judiciary has been historically uneven, steps are being taken to remedy this as evidenced by the declaration by the United Nations General Assembly of 10 March as the International Day of Women Judges. The General Assembly resolution, drafted by the State of Qatar, is tangible proof of an positive shift. Redressing...

  • CLIMATE CAPITAL LIVE

    County Hall London, United Kingdom

    COP28’s global stocktake recognised the global scientific consensus with the explicit acknowledgment of the need to “transition away” from fossil fuels. With a flurry of enhanced national plans to deliver 1.5C being delivered by next year in response, the pressure is now on for governments and businesses to turn climate commitments into concerted action. Bringing about...

  • International Day to Combat Islamophobia

    What is Islamophobia? Islamophobia is a fear, prejudice and hatred of Muslims that leads to provocation, hostility and intolerance by means of threatening, harassment, abuse, incitement and intimidation of Muslims and non-Muslims, both in the online and offline world. Motivated by institutional, ideological, political and religious hostility that transcends into structural and cultural racism, it...

  • International Day of Happiness

    What is the International Day of Happiness? It’s a day to be happy, of course! Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. Happiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes this...