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SUMMARY:World Creativity and Innovation Day
DESCRIPTION:Creativity and innovation in problem-solving\nThere may be no universal understanding of creativity. The concept is open to interpretation from artistic expression to problem-solving in the context of economic\, social and sustainable development. Therefore\, the United Nations designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise the awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development. \n\nCreativity and culture\nThe creative economy too has no single definition. It is an evolving concept which builds on the interplay between human creativity and ideas and intellectual property\, knowledge and technology. Essentially it is the knowledge-based economic activities upon which the ‘creative industries’ are based. \nCreative industries –which include audiovisual products\, design\, new media\, performing arts\, publishing and visual arts– are a highly transformative sector of the world economy in terms of income generation\, job creation and export earnings. Culture is an essential component of sustainable development and represents a source of identity\, innovation and creativity for the individual and community. At the same time\, creativity and culture have a significant non-monetary value that contributes to inclusive social development\, to dialogue and understanding between peoples. Today\, the creative industries are among the most dynamic areas in the world economy providing new opportunities for developing countries to leapfrog into emerging high-growth areas of the world economy. \n\n\nNew momentum for the SDGs\nOn World Creativity and Innovation Day\, the world is invited to embrace the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations. Innovation\, creativity and mass entrepreneurship can provide new momentum towards achieving the Sustainable Sustainble Goals (SDGs). It can harness economic growth and job creation\, while expanding opportunities for everyone\, including women and youth. It can provide solutions to some of the most pressing problems such as poverty eradication and the elimination of hunger. Human creativity and innovation\, at both the individual and group levels\, have become the true wealth of nations in the twenty-first century. \nReshaping policies for creativity\nCulture and creativity account for 3.1% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 6.2% of all employment. Exports of cultural goods and services doubled in value from 2005 to reach US$389.1 billion in 2019. Besides being one of the youngest and fastest growing economic sectors in the world\, new and ongoing challenges also make the creative economy one of the most vulnerable sectors that is often overlooked by public and private investment. The 2022 UNESCO report\, Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity – Addressing culture as a global public good offers insightful new data that shed light on emerging trends at a global level\, as well as putting forward policy recommendations to foster creative ecosystems that contribute to a sustainable world by 2030 and beyond. \n\nGrowth through green innovation\nAchieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 SDGs – the most ambitious development agenda in human history – requires both creativity and innovation. Green technologies – those used to produce goods and services with smaller carbon footprints – are growing and providing increasing economic opportunities but many developing countries could miss them without decisive action. Through its Technology and Innovation Report 2023\, UNCTAD calls on governments to align environmental\, science\, technology\, innovation and industrial policies. \n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-creativity-and-innovation-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Health Day
DESCRIPTION:7 April is World Health Day\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. \nThe date of 7 April marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. \n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-health-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs
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SUMMARY:International Day of Conscience
DESCRIPTION:Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience\nThe preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of humankind\, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people.” Moreover\, article 1 of the Declaration states that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” \nThe task of the United Nations to save future generations from the scourge of war requires transformation towards a culture of peace\, which consists of values\, attitudes and behaviours that reflect and inspire social interaction and sharing based on the principles of freedom\, justice and democracy\, all human rights\, tolerance and solidarity\, that reject violence and endeavour to prevent conflicts by tackling their root causes to solve problems through dialogue and negotiation and that guarantee the full exercise of all rights and the means to participate fully in the development process of their society. \nConscious of the need for the creation of conditions of stability and well-being and peaceful and friendly relations based on respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race\, sex\, language or religion\, the General Assembly declared 5 April the International Day of Conscience. \nThe General Assembly invited all Member States\, organizations of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations\, as well as the private sector and civil society\, including non-governmental organizations and individuals\, to build the Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience in accordance with the culture and other appropriate circumstances or customs of their local\, national and regional communities\, including through quality education and public awareness-raising activities\, thereby fostering sustainable development. \n\nOrigins of a Culture of Peace\nThe concept of a culture of peace emerged from the International Congress on Peace in the Minds of Men\, organized by the United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Côte d’Ivoire in July 1989. Since then the promotion of a culture of peace has increasingly been seen as a worthwhile objective of the international community. The evolving concept has inspired activities at so many levels and in so many regions with the full participation of civil society that the culture of peace is gradually taking on the characteristics of a global movement. \nWithin the United Nations system\, the concept dates back to the Constitution of the United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)\, adopted more than 50 years ago\, wherein that organization is called upon to construct the defences of peace in the minds of men because “a peace based exclusively upon the political and economic arrangements of Governments would not be a peace which could secure the unanimous\, lasting and sincere support of the peoples of the world\, and … the peace must therefore be founded\, if it is not to fail\, upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of mankind”. \n\n\nBuilding a Culture of Peace\nThe task of constructing a culture of peace requires comprehensive educational\, cultural\, social and civic action\, in which each person has something to learn and something to give and share. It addresses all ages and all groups; it is an open-minded global strategy with a specific purpose\, namely\, to make a culture of peace inseparable from culture per se and to take root in people’s hearts and minds. Peace is not only the absence of differences and conflicts. It is a positive\, dynamic\, participatory process linked intrinsically to democracy\, justice and development for all by which differences are respected\, dialogue is encouraged and conflicts are constantly transformed by non-violent means into new avenues of cooperation. \nBased on this broadest and most positive meaning of peace\, a culture of peace is a set of values\, attitudes\, traditions and customs\, modes of behaviour and ways of life that reflect and are directed towards respect for life\, for human beings and their rights\, the rejection of violence in all its forms\, the recognition of the equal rights of men and women\, the recognition of the rights of everyone to freedom of expression\, opinion and information\, attachment to the principles of democracy\, freedom\, justice\, development for all\, tolerance\, solidarity\, pluralism and acceptance of differences and understanding between nations\, between ethnic\, religious\, cultural and other groups and between individuals. \nThe UN and a Culture of Peace\nThe United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations play an important role in fostering the intercultural dialogue. They conduct activities related to the culture of peace and non-violence and make efforts in promoting a culture of peace through a number of practical projects in the areas of youth\, education\, media and migration\, in collaboration with governments\, international organizations\, foundations and civil society groups\, as well as the media and the private sector. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-of-conscience/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:International Day of Zero Waste
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Zero Waste\nThe International Day of Zero Waste aims to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns\, support the societal shift towards circularity and raise awareness about how zero-waste initiatives contribute to the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. \nThe waste sector contributes significantly to the triple planetary crisis of climate change\, biodiversity and nature loss\, and pollution. Humanity generates an estimated 2.24 billion tons of municipal solid waste annually\, of which only 55 per cent is managed in controlled facilities. Every year\, around 931 million tons of food is lost or wasted and up to 14 million tons of plastic waste enters aquatic ecosystems. \nZero-waste initiatives can foster sound waste management and minimize and prevent waste\, helping to address the triple planetary crisis\, protect the environment\, enhance food security and improve human health and well-being. \n\nAdopting zero waste\nA zero-waste approach entails responsible production\, consumption and disposal of products in a closed\, circular system. This means that resources are reused or recovered as much as possible and that we minimize the pollution to air\, land or water. \nAchieving zero waste requires action at all levels. \nProducts should be designed to be durable and require fewer and low-impact materials. By opting for less resource-intensive production and transport methods\, manufacturers can further limit pollution and waste. Advertising and closely managing demand can further enable zero waste throughout products’ life cycles. \nConsumers can also play a pivotal role in enabling zero waste by changing habits and reusing and repairing products as much as possible before properly disposing of them. \nWith governments\, communities\, industries and other stakeholders increasingly recognizing the potential of zero-waste initiatives\, bolstering waste management and improving recovery systems through finance and policymaking. The Global Strategy for Sustainable Consumption and Production can guide this transition. Established by the United Nations General Assembly\, Member States and stakeholders\, the strategy calls for the adoption of sustainable consumption and production objectives across all sectors by 2030. \n\n\n\nBackground\nOn 14 December 2022\, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution at its seventy-seventh session to proclaim 30 March as International Day of Zero Waste\, to be observed annually. Türkiye\, with 105 other countries\, put forward the resolution. It follows other resolutions focused on waste\, including “End plastic pollution: towards an internationally legally binding instrument”\, adopted at the United Nations Environment Assembly on 2 March 2022. \nDuring International Day of Zero Waste\, Member States\, organizations of the United Nations system\, civil society\, the private sector\, academia\, youth and other stakeholders are invited to engage in activities aimed at raising awareness of national\, subnational\, regional and local zero-waste initiatives and their contribution to achieving sustainable development. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) jointly facilitate the observance of International Day of Zero Waste. \nPromoting zero-waste initiatives through this international day can help advance all the goals and targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, including Sustainable Development Goal 11 and Sustainable Development Goal 12. These goals address all forms of waste\, including food loss and waste\, natural resource extraction and electronic waste. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet involved\n\nJoin the conversation on social media using #ZeroWasteDay and #BeatWastePollution. \nYou can reduce your carbon footprint and also cut down on waste. Start with these ten impactful actions. \n\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-of-zero-waste/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
DESCRIPTION:2024 Remembrance Programme\n   “Creating Global Freedom: Countering Racism with Justice in Societies and Among Nations”\n  \nThe transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans represents one of the most horrific and traumatizing eras in human history. \nThis racialized system of enslavement abducted\, trafficked\, and brutally dehumanized Africans and their descendants over centuries leaving a pernicious legacy of racism grounded in the false narrative of white supremacy. \nA critical antidote to countering racism with justice is to acknowledge the fundamental dignity\, equality\, and rights of people of African descent within communities\, institutions\, policies\, laws\, and governing bodies. \nRecognizing the egregious history and legacies of enslavement the United Nations will step up efforts to address racism\, intolerance\, bigotry and hatred to advance the cause of global freedom. \n\n25 March 2024\nGeneral Assembly Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and The Transatlantic Slave Trade\nThe United Nations General Assembly will hold a meeting to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade reflecting of this year’s theme “Creating Global Freedom: Countering Racism with Justice in Societies and Among Nations”. Speakers will include the President of the General Assembly\, the Secretary-General\, Member States\, a keynote and a youth speaker. (more to come)\nWatch on UNWebTV: https://webtv.un.org/en \n\nThe Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery was established in 2007 with the adoption of General Assembly resolution 62/122. The Programme raises awareness of the history of the transatlantic slave trade\, its impact on the modern world\, and its legacies\, including racism and prejudice. Over the years\, the Programme has established a global network of partners\, including from educational institutions and civil society\, and developed resources and initiatives to educate the public about this dark chapter of history and promote action against racism. \n  \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-international-day-of-remembrance-of-the-victims-of-slavery-and-the-transatlantic-slave-trade/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Water Day
DESCRIPTION:Key messages for World Water Day 2024\n\nWater can create peace or spark conflict. When water is scarce or polluted\, or when people struggle for access\, tensions can rise. By cooperating on water\, we can balance everyone’s water needs and help stabilize the world.\nProsperity and peace rely on water. As nations manage climate change\, mass migration and political unrest\, they must put water cooperation at the heart of their plans.\nWater can lead us out of crisis. We can foster harmony between communities and countries by uniting around the fair and sustainable use of water – from United Nations conventions at the international level\, to actions at the local level.\n\nWater for peace\nWater can create peace or spark conflict. \nWhen water is scarce or polluted\, or when people have unequal\, or no access\, tensions can rise between communities and countries. \nMore than 3 billion people worldwide depend on water that crosses national borders. Yet\, only 24 countries have cooperation agreements for all their shared water. \nAs climate change impacts increase\, and populations grow\, there is an urgent need\, within and between countries\, to unite around protecting and conserving our most precious resource. \nPublic health and prosperity\, food and energy systems\, economic productivity and environmental integrity all rely on a well-functioning and equitably managed water cycle. \n\nCreating a positive ripple effect\nThe theme of World Water Day 2024 is ‘Water for Peace’. \nWhen we cooperate on water\, we create a positive ripple effect – fostering harmony\, generating prosperity and building resilience to shared challenges. \nWe must act upon the realization that water is not only a resource to be used and competed over – it is a human right\, intrinsic to every aspect of life. \nThis World Water Day\, we all need to unite around water and use water for peace\, laying the foundations of a more stable and prosperous tomorrow. \n\n\n\n\nPlay your part!\n\nBe part of the global campaign on ‘Water for Peace’. We need everyone – from individuals and families to companies and governments – to do what they can to cooperate on water and pave the way for a more harmonious society. Download resources to get involved this World Water Day and find out more about the connection between water and peace. \n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-water-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
DESCRIPTION:Background\nThe International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville\, South Africa\, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. \nIn 1979\, the General Assembly adopted a programme of activities to be undertaken during the second half of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. On that occasion\, the General Assembly decided that a week of solidarity with the peoples struggling against racism and racial discrimination\, beginning on 21 March\, would be organized annually in all States. \nSince then\, the apartheid system in South Africa has been dismantled. Racist laws and practices have been abolished in many countries\, and we have built an international framework for fighting racism\, guided by the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The Convention is now nearing universal ratification\, yet still\, in all regions\, too many individuals\, communities and societies suffer from the injustice and stigma that racism brings. \n\n75th anniversary of the UDHR – an impetus to combat racism\nThe 2023 theme of the International Day focuses on the urgency of combatting racism and racial discrimination\, 75 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). \nSeventy-five years ago\, for the first time\, the international community agreed on a set of common values and acknowledged that rights are inherent to every single human being and not granted by the State. These rights are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, a blueprint for international human rights norms. \nThe UDHR states that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms\, without distinction of any kind\, such as race and colour\, among others. However\, racism and racial discrimination continue to affect people all over the world. \nThe commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the UDHR should give States an impetus to take prompt and robust steps\, in law and in practice\, to advance equality and combat racism\, racial discrimination\, xenophobia and related intolerance. \nThe UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights\, Volker Türk\, has invited all States\, as part of the Human Rights 75 initiative\, to combat racial discrimination by committing to take specific and urgent actions. \n\nMajor UN meetings and events\nIn September 2021\, the United Nations General Assembly brought together world leaders for a one day meeting in New York to mark the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action under the theme of “Reparations\, racial justice and equality for People of African Descent.” \nIn 2001\, the World Conference against Racism produced the most authoritative and comprehensive programme for combating racism\, racial discrimination\, xenophobia and related intolerance: the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA). In April 2009\, the Durban Review Conference examined global progress made in overcoming racism and concluded that much remained to be achieved. Undoubtedly\, the greatest accomplishment of the conference was the renewed international commitment to the anti-racism agenda. \nIn September 2011\, the United Nations General Assembly held a one day high-level meeting in New York to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. There\, world leaders adopted by consensus a political declaration proclaiming their “strong determination to make the fight against racism\, racial discrimination\, xenophobia and related intolerance\, and the protection of the victims thereof\, a high priority for [their] countries.” \nComing as it did during the 2011 International Year for People of African Descent\, the 10th anniversary was a chance to strengthen political commitment in fighting racism and racial discrimination. \nOn 23 December 2013\, the General Assembly proclaimed the International Decade for People of African Descent commencing 1 January 2015 and ending on 31 December 2024\, with the theme “People of African descent: recognition\, justice and development.” \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:International Day of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:What is the International Day of Happiness?\nIt’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. \nHappiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes this goal and calls for “a more inclusive\, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples.” \nIn 2015\, the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals\, which seek to end poverty\, reduce inequality\, and protect our planet – three key aspects that lead to well-being and happiness. \nThe United Nations invites each person of any age\, plus every classroom\, business and government to join in celebration of the International Day of Happiness. \n\n\nBackground\nThe General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution 66/281 of 12 July 2012 proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness\, recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives. It also recognized the need for a more inclusive\, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development\, poverty eradication\, happiness and the well-being of all peoples. \nThe resolution was initiated by Bhutan\, a country which recognized the value of national happiness over national income since the early 1970s and famously adopted the goal of Gross National Happiness over Gross National Product. It also hosted a High Level Meeting on “Happiness and Well-Being: Defining a New Economic Paradigm” during the sixty-sixth session of the General Assembly. \n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-of-happiness/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Wildlife Day
DESCRIPTION:The incalculable value of wildlife\nBillions 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. \nThe accelerating global biodiversity crisis\, with a million species of plants and animals facing extinction\, threatens these contributions to people. \nWorld Wildlife Day (WWD) is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that their conservation provides to people. At the same time\, the Day reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime and human-induced reduction of species\, which have wide-ranging economic\, environmental and social impacts. Given these various negative effects\, Sustainable Development Goal 15 focuses on halting biodiversity loss. \n\nFifty years promoting partnerships in favor of wildlife conservation\nWorld Wildlife Day will be celebrated in 2023 under the theme “Partnerships for wildlife conservation“\, honoring the people who are making a difference. \nPartnerships operate on a large scale or involve a few children or a school. For some\, it could be organizing a school sale to benefit a conservation group\, for others it could be posting photographs online to raise awareness of endangered species. All of them are equally valid. \nThis upcoming year\, the UN celebrates a special partnership: the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). \nThis Convention is an international agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species. Today\, it grants varying degrees of protection to more than 37\,000 species of animals and plants. \nThrough the past 50 years\, partnerships have been at the heart of CITES\, and WWD will celebrate the bridge that CITES has been for these partnerships to form\, making a significant contribution to sustainability\, wildlife and biodiversity conservation. \nIn accordance with this convention\, UN agencies\, private sector organizations\, philanthropies and non-governmental organizations must keep working for conservation\, the sustainable use of wildlife and in the fight against illegal trade and the depletion of wildlife. \nSustaining existing partnerships and building new ones is critical for the future of life on earth. \nWe need to change our relationship with nature and we need to work together. \n\n\nDid you know?\n\n\n\n50\,000 Wild Species Meet Needs of Billions Worldwide.\n1 in 5 people around the world rely on wild species for income and food\, while 2.4 billion people depend on wood fuel for cooking.\nIt seems surprising\, but cacti\, seaweeds\, giraffes\, parrots\, and oak trees are groups of species endangered. Currently there are one million species under threat.\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-wildlife-day-3/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Wildlife Day
DESCRIPTION:The incalculable value of wildlife\nBillions 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. \nThe accelerating global biodiversity crisis\, with a million species of plants and animals facing extinction\, threatens these contributions to people. \nWorld Wildlife Day (WWD) is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that their conservation provides to people. At the same time\, the Day reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime and human-induced reduction of species\, which have wide-ranging economic\, environmental and social impacts. Given these various negative effects\, Sustainable Development Goal 15 focuses on halting biodiversity loss. \n\nFifty years promoting partnerships in favor of wildlife conservation\nWorld Wildlife Day will be celebrated in 2023 under the theme “Partnerships for wildlife conservation“\, honoring the people who are making a difference. \nPartnerships operate on a large scale or involve a few children or a school. For some\, it could be organizing a school sale to benefit a conservation group\, for others it could be posting photographs online to raise awareness of endangered species. All of them are equally valid. \nThis upcoming year\, the UN celebrates a special partnership: the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). \nThis Convention is an international agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species. Today\, it grants varying degrees of protection to more than 37\,000 species of animals and plants. \nThrough the past 50 years\, partnerships have been at the heart of CITES\, and WWD will celebrate the bridge that CITES has been for these partnerships to form\, making a significant contribution to sustainability\, wildlife and biodiversity conservation. \nIn accordance with this convention\, UN agencies\, private sector organizations\, philanthropies and non-governmental organizations must keep working for conservation\, the sustainable use of wildlife and in the fight against illegal trade and the depletion of wildlife. \nSustaining existing partnerships and building new ones is critical for the future of life on earth. \nWe need to change our relationship with nature and we need to work together. \n\n\nDid you know?\n\n\n\n50\,000 Wild Species Meet Needs of Billions Worldwide.\n1 in 5 people around the world rely on wild species for income and food\, while 2.4 billion people depend on wood fuel for cooking.\nIt seems surprising\, but cacti\, seaweeds\, giraffes\, parrots\, and oak trees are groups of species endangered. Currently there are one million species under threat.\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-wildlife-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Wildlife Day
DESCRIPTION:Online Event accessed through CITES YouTube Channel\n\nThe incalculable value of wildlife\nBillions 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. \nThe accelerating global biodiversity crisis\, with a million species of plants and animals facing extinction\, threatens these contributions to people. \nWorld Wildlife Day (WWD) is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that their conservation provides to people. At the same time\, the Day reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime and human-induced reduction of species\, which have wide-ranging economic\, environmental and social impacts. Given these various negative effects\, Sustainable Development Goal 15 focuses on halting biodiversity loss. \n\nFifty years promoting partnerships in favor of wildlife conservation\nWorld Wildlife Day will be celebrated in 2023 under the theme “Partnerships for wildlife conservation“\, honoring the people who are making a difference. \nPartnerships operate on a large scale or involve a few children or a school. For some\, it could be organizing a school sale to benefit a conservation group\, for others it could be posting photographs online to raise awareness of endangered species. All of them are equally valid. \nThis upcoming year\, the UN celebrates a special partnership: the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). \nThis Convention is an international agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species. Today\, it grants varying degrees of protection to more than 37\,000 species of animals and plants. \nThrough the past 50 years\, partnerships have been at the heart of CITES\, and WWD will celebrate the bridge that CITES has been for these partnerships to form\, making a significant contribution to sustainability\, wildlife and biodiversity conservation. \nIn accordance with this convention\, UN agencies\, private sector organizations\, philanthropies and non-governmental organizations must keep working for conservation\, the sustainable use of wildlife and in the fight against illegal trade and the depletion of wildlife. \nSustaining existing partnerships and building new ones is critical for the future of life on earth. \nWe need to change our relationship with nature and we need to work together. \n\n\nDid you know?\n\n\n\n50\,000 Wild Species Meet Needs of Billions Worldwide.\n1 in 5 people around the world rely on wild species for income and food\, while 2.4 billion people depend on wood fuel for cooking.\nIt seems surprising\, but cacti\, seaweeds\, giraffes\, parrots\, and oak trees are groups of species endangered. Currently there are one million species under threat.\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-wildlife-day-2/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:Zero Discrimination Day
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY\nOn Zero Discrimination Day\, 1 March\, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion\, compassion\, peace and\, above all\, a movement for change. Zero Discrimination Day is helping to create a global movement of solidarity to end all forms of discrimination. \nOn Zero Discrimination Day this year\, under the theme “Save lives: Decriminalise”\, UNAIDS is highlighting how the decriminalisation of key populations and people living with HIV saves lives and helps advance the end of the AIDS pandemic. \n\nCriminal laws targeting key populations and people living with HIV violate people’s human rights\, exacerbate the stigma people face and put people in danger by creating barriers to the support and services they need to protect their health. \nIn 2021\, the world set ambitious law reform targets to remove criminal laws that are undermining the HIV response and leaving key populations behind. Recognising decriminalization as a critical element in the response\, countries made a commitment that by 2025 less than 10% of countries would have punitive legal and policy environments that affect the HIV response. \nHowever\, despite some encouraging reforms\, the world is far from achieving the target. In fact\, today there are 134 countries explicitly criminalising or otherwise prosecuting HIV exposure\, non-disclosure or transmission; 20 countries criminalise and/or prosecute transgender persons; 153 countries criminalise at least one aspect of sex work; and 67 countries now criminalize consensual same-sex sexual activity\, according to UNAIDS. In addition\, 48 countries still place restrictions on entry into their territory for people living with HIV\, while 53 countries report that they require mandatory HIV testing\, for example for marriage certificates or for performing certain professions. 106 countries report requiring parental consent for adolescents to access HIV testing. \nCriminalisation drives discrimination and structural inequalities. It robs people of the prospect of healthy and fulfilling lives. And it holds back the end of AIDS. \nWe must end criminalisation to save lives. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/zero-discrimination-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Seagrass Day
DESCRIPTION:Healthy seagrass\, healthy planet\nIn May 2022\, the General Assembly adopted A/RES/76/265 proclaiming 1 March as World Seagrass Day. The resolution highlights the urgent need to raise awareness at all levels and to promote and facilitate actions for the conservation of seagrasses in order to contribute to their health and development\, bearing in mind that enhancing ecosystem services and functions is important for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. \n\nWhy seagrass matters\nSeagrasses are marine flowering plants that are found in shallow waters in many parts of the world\, from the tropics to the Arctic circle. They form extensive underwater meadows\, creating complex\, highly productive and biologically rich habitats. \nCovering only 0.1% of the ocean floor\, these seagrass meadows provide food and shelter to thousands of species of fish\, seahorses\, turtles\, etc. and sustain some of the world’s largest fisheries. They improve water quality by filtering\, cycling and storing nutrients and pollutants\, reducing contamination in seafood. Highly efficient carbon sinks\, they can store up to 18% of the world’s oceanic carbon\, making them a powerful nature-based solutions to tackle climate change impacts. Because they buffer ocean acidification\, they contribute to the resilience of the most vulnerable ecosystems and species\, such as coral reefs. And to the coastal populations\, they act as the first line of defense along coasts by reducing wave energy\, protecting people from the increasing risk of floods and storms. \n\nA resource in danger\nDespite its important contribution to sustainable development and climate change mitigation and adaptation\, this core component of marine biodiversity is in danger and only about a quarter of all meadows fall within marine protected areas. \nSeagrasses have been declining globally since the 1930s\, with the most recent census estimating that 7% of this key marine habitat is being lost worldwide per year. It was recently noted that 21% of seagrass species are categorized as Near Threatened\, Vulnerable and Endangered Species under the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. \nThe combined pressures of coastal development\, pollution\, including land-based run-off\, climate change\, dredging and unregulated fishing and boating activities are key drivers of the degradation of seagrasses and their associated ecosystems. \n\nProtection works\nDespite a general global trend of seagrass loss\, some areas have shown abating declines or substantial recovery of seagrasses. These recoveries can often be attributed to human interventions reducing the effect of human-caused stressors. \nSeagrasses are critical for life underwater\, but also provide wide-ranging benefits to people on land. Raising awareness about their importance for community well-being\, whether through food security from fish production\, improved quality of water filtered by seagrasses\, protection of coasts from erosion\, storms and floods\, or carbon sequestration and storage will drive efforts around the world to conserve\, better manage and restore these ecosystems. \nUltimately\, the protection and restoration of seagrass meadows will help countries achieve multiple economic\, societal and nutritional objectives\, aligning with and supported by policies implemented at the national\, regional or global levels. For example: \n\nThe benefits from conserving and restoring seagrass meadows can also help countries achieve 26 targets and indicators associated with ten Sustainable Development Goals.\nGiven the carbon storage and sequestration capacity of seagrass ecosystems\, including them in nationally determined contributions (NDCs) can help nations achieve their targets under the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).\nInclusion of seagrass ecosystems in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is also critical for protecting the integrity of marine ecosystems and biodiversity.\nRestoration of seagrasses also provides countries with opportunities to achieve commitments to be made to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.\n\nInclusion of seagrass management\, conservation and restoration should be a critical component of sustainable blue economy strategies in the future. Projects are already underway in various countries\, and a few have even been selected as World Restoration Flagships initiatives. Chosen as best examples of large-scale and long-term ecosystem restoration\, these projects embody the 10 restoration principles of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. \n\n\nDid you know?\n\n\n\nSeagrass meadows exist in 159 countries on six continents\, covering over 300\,000 km2\, making them one of the most widespread coastal habitats on Earth.\nAlmost 30% of global seagrass area has been lost since the late nineteenth century and at least 22 of the world’s 72 seagrass species are in decline.\nSeagrasses\, as a part of the marine ecosystem\, store up to 18% of the world’s oceanic carbon.\nConserving and restoring seagrass meadows can also help countries achieve 26 targets and indicators associated with ten Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-seagrass-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:Global Tourism Resilience Day
DESCRIPTION:Resilient tourism\nFor many developing countries\, including the least developed countries\, small island developing states\, countries in Africa and middle-income countries\, tourism is a major source of income\, foreign currency earnings\, tax revenue and employment. Because tourism connects people with nature\, sustainable tourism has the unique ability to spur environmental responsibility and conservation. \nSustainable tourism\, including ecotourism\, is a cross-cutting activity that can contribute to the three dimensions of sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by fostering economic growth\, alleviating poverty\, creating full and productive employment and decent work for all. \nIt can also play a role in accelerating the change to more sustainable consumption and production patterns and promoting the sustainable use of oceans\, seas and marine resources\, promoting local culture\, improving the quality of life and the economic empowerment of women and young people\, indigenous peoples and local communities and promoting rural development and better living conditions for rural populations\, including small-holder and family farmers. \nThe use of sustainable and resilient tourism as a tool to foster sustained and inclusive economic growth\, social development and financial inclusion\, enables the formalization of the informal sector\, the promotion of domestic resource mobilization and environmental protection and the eradication of poverty and hunger\, including the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and natural resources and the promotion of investment and entrepreneurship in sustainable tourism. \nGlobal Tourism Resilience Day (17 February)\, proclaimed by the General Assembly in resolution A/RES/77/269\, aims to emphasize the need to foster resilient tourism development to deal with shocks\, taking into account the vulnerability of the tourism sector to emergencies. It is also a call for action for Member States to develop national strategies for rehabilitation after disruptions\, including through private-public cooperation and the diversification of activities and products. \n\n\n\nTourism Data Dashboard\n\nThe UNWTO Tourism Data Dashboard – provides statistics and insights on key indicators for inbound and outbound tourism at the global\, regional and national levels. Data covers tourist arrivals\, tourism share of exports and contribution to GDP\, source markets\, seasonality and accommodation (data on number of rooms\, guest and nights). \n\nDASHBOARD\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know?\n\n\n\nTourism supports millions of direct and indirect jobs all over the world\, in particular for women and young people.\nFor some small island states and developing countries\, tourism accounts for over 20 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).\nThe economic contribution of tourism (tourism direct GDP) was estimated at $1.9 trillion in 2021\, higher than the $1.6 trillion recorded for 2020\, but still well below the pre-pandemic value of $3.5 trillion.\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/global-tourism-resilience-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Pulses Day
DESCRIPTION:What are pulses?\nPulses\, also known as legumes\, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food. Dried beans\, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses. \nStaples dishes and cuisines from across the world feature pulses\, from hummus in the Mediterranean (chick peas)\, to a traditional full English breakfast (baked navy beans) to Indian dal (peas or lentils). \nPulses do not include crops that are harvested green (e.g. green peas\, green beans)—these are classified as vegetable crops. Also excluded are those crops used mainly for oil extraction (e.g. soybean and groundnuts) and leguminous crops that are used exclusively for sowing purposes (e.g. seeds of clover and alfalfa). \n\nOrigin\n#WorldPulsesDay #LovePulses \nRecognizing their value\, on 20 December 2013\, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution (A/RES/68/231) proclaiming 2016 as the International Year of Pulses (IYP). The celebration of the year\, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)\, increased the public awareness of the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production. \nBuilding on the success of the International Year of Pulses and recognizing their potential to further achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, with particular relevance to Sustainable Development Goals 1\, 2\, 3\, 5\, 8\, 12\, 13 and 15\, Burkina Faso proposed the observance of World Pulses Day. \nIn 2019\, the General Assembly proclaimed 10 February as the World Pulses Day (resolution A/RES/73/251). \n\n\n\n\nWhy are pulses important crops?\nNutritional value\nThey are packed with nutrients and have a high protein content\, making them an ideal source of protein particularly in regions where meat and dairy are not physically or economically accessible. Pulses are low in fat and rich in soluble fiber\, which can lower cholesterol and help in the control of blood sugar. Because of these qualities they are recommended by health organizations for the management of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and heart conditions. Pulses have also been shown to help combat obesity. \nFood security\nFor farmers\, pulses are an important crop because they can both sell them and consume them\, which helps farmers maintain household food security and creates economic stability. \nEnvironmental benefits\nThe nitrogen-fixing properties of pulses improve soil fertility\, which increases and extends the productivity of the farmland. By using pulses for intercropping and cover crops\, farmers can also promote farm biodiversity and soil biodiversity\, while keeping harmful pests and diseases at bay. \nFurthermore\, pulses can contribute to climate change mitigation by reducing dependence on the synthetic fertilizers used to introduce nitrogen artificially into the soil. Greenhouse gases are released during the manufacturing and application of these fertilizers\, and their overuse can be detrimental to the environment. \n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-pulses-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:UN Global Compact Leaders Summit
DESCRIPTION:Alongside the SDG Summit 2023\, during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week\, this year’s UN Global Compact Leaders Summit will convene business leaders\, UN officials\, Government leaders\, SDG stakeholders and civil society professionals from across the globe to comprehensively review the private sector’s contribution to advancing the SDGs. The Summit will address business leadership during converging crises\, the critical role of a principles-based approach\, global trends\, and tools and partnerships needed to achieve the 2030 Agenda fully. \nThis inclusive day-long event aims to inspire and challenge organizations to move forward faster by setting measurable\, credible and ambitious targets aligned with calls to action in five systematic areas — gender equality\, climate action\, living wage\, water resilience\, and finance & investment — where the private sector is best positioned to advance the 2030 Agenda and drive progress across all 17 SDGs \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/un-global-compact-leaders-summit/
LOCATION:Javits Center North\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,ESG Conferences,SDGs,UN Global Compact
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SUMMARY:2023 SDG Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 SDG Summit will take place on 18-19 September 2023 in New York. It will mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals with high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to 2030. \nConvened by the President of the General Assembly\, the Summit will mark the half-way point to the deadline set for achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. It will be the centerpiece of the High-level Week of the General Assembly. It will respond to the impact of multiple and interlocking crises facing the world and is expected to reignite a sense of hope\, optimism\, and enthusiasm for the 2030 Agenda. \nREGISTRATION \nBackground\nThe 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a global plan of action to drive economic prosperity and social well-being while protecting the environment. Countries established the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) — to boost efforts to achieve the goals. \nThe High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) meets every year in July under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council\, bringing high-level representatives of governments and stakeholders together to review progress\, examine obstacles\, exchange best practices\, and recommend new actions to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. Countries agreed that every four years\, the HLPF will meet under the auspices of the General Assembly at the level of Heads of State and Government. (General Assembly resolutions 67/290 and 70/299) \nOn 24 and 25 September 2019\, the first SDG Summit – the HLPF under the auspices of the General Assembly was convened in New York since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in 2015. It resulted in the adoption of the Political Declaration\, “Gearing up for a decade of action and delivery for sustainable development”. World leaders called for a decade of action to deliver the SDGs by 2030 and announced acceleration actions they are taking to advance the agenda. The General Assembly endorsed the Political Declaration on 15 October 2019. \nThe SDG Summit in September 2023 will be the second time for the HLPF to be convened under the auspices of the General Assembly at the level of Heads of State and Government. It will be chaired by the President of the General Assembly. The outcome of the Summit will be a negotiated political declaration. \nQuick Links:\n\n2030 Agenda\nSustainable Development Goals\nHigh-level Political Forum (HLPF)\nSDG Summit 2019\nVoluntary National Reviews\nGlobal Sustainable Development Report (GSDR)\nInputs to the High-level Political Forum\nFinancing for Development Forum\nMulti-stakeholder Forum on Science\, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs\nDecade of Action\nSDG Advocates & Champions\nGoal of the Month\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/2023-sdg-summit/
LOCATION:New York\, New York
CATEGORIES:Environmental,ESG Conferences,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:2023 SDG Global Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Turbocharging the 2030 Agenda with business impact \nAs we approach the halfway mark to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda\, the world has been confronted with a complex web of interconnected crises that have put the achievement of the 2030 Agenda at serious risk. What needs to change to get back on track to achieve the 2030 Agenda? Who needs to play a more prominent role? How do we ensure a just and fair transition to net zero? What immediate action can companies\, governments\, business organizations and civil society take to move the needle on the 2030 Agenda? \nThis year’s 2023 SDG Global Business Forum\, taking place alongside important policy debates at the ministerial segment of the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)\, will welcome a global community of movers and shakers\, problem solvers and innovators to debate these questions\, discuss priorities\, build alliances and co-create high-impact business solutions to turbocharge the SDGs in the remaining seven years before 2030. \nIn-person registration is now closed. Those with a valid UN grounds pass or stakeholders already registered to attend the 2023 HLPF can attend in person. \nAn engaging virtual hour–long session is open and the remaining sessions will be available to view\non UN Web TV. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/2023-sdg-global-business-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:SDGs,UN Global Compact,United Nations
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SUMMARY:2023 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) is an open partnership between several United Nations entities and the higher education community launched in the lead-up to the Rio+20 Conference in 2012. It is currently chaired by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the Sulitest Association – a non-profit organization and online platform aimed at improving sustainability literacy for all. Other UN partners include UNESCO\, UN Environment Programme\, UN Global Compact’s Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative\, UN University\, UN-HABITAT\, UNCTAD\, UNITAR\, UN Office for Partnerships and UN Academic Impact. \nEach year\, HESI organizes a global forum as a special event to the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) – UN’s main platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the global level – to highlight the critical role of higher education in achieving sustainable development. \nThis year’s HLPF is focused on “Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels”. The HLPF will provide an in-depth review of SDGs 6 on clean water and sanitation\, 7 on affordable and clean energy\, 9 on industry\, innovation and infrastructure\, 11 on sustainable cities and communities and 17 on partnerships for the Goals. The HESI Global Forum will examine the role of higher education in achieving these goals. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/2023-higher-education-sustainability-initiative-global-forum/
LOCATION:United Nations New York Headquarters\, 405 E 42nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:Fourth Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:Background\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement are intrinsically linked\, and one cannot be achieved without the other. In the same spirit\, the Secretary-General in a recent address on his 2023 priorities stressed that “Climate action is the 21st century’s greatest opportunity to drive forward all the Sustainable Development Goals.” As such\, maximizing on the interlinkages between the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement by leveraging climate action and SDG synergies has the potential of achieving both agendas faster\, while ensuring a just and equitable future. \nIntegrated planning\, coherent policies\, and economic stimulus investments designed to meet both the SDGs and climate challenges can generate significant co-benefits and speed up progress. Research has shown that aligning actions on climate and SDGs globally can yield up to US$26 trillion before 2030 in economic gains\, produce over 65 million new green jobs\, and save approximately 7 million premature deaths per year. With concerted and coordinated global public and private collaborative efforts\, achievement of all SDGs can be advanced\, trade-offs avoided\, and social disparities reduced. \n\n\nFOURTH GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE AND SDG SYNERGIES\n\nThe Fourth Global Climate and SDG Synergy Conference is convened by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Conference is conducted in association with the 2023 HLPF. It thus also provides delegations the opportunity to reflect their on-going review of progress on achieving the SDGs\, notably SDGs 6\, 7\, 9\, 11\, and 17\, in a wider context of the multiple interlinkages between these goals and global climate action. The Conference will take stock of progress on synergistic action at all levels. It will also shed light on some of key findings and messages from the work of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergies. More specifically\, the Fourth Global Conference on Climate and SDD Synergies will deliver: \n\nA forward-looking summary\, with a set of key recommendations for enhancing synergistic implementation of the SDGs and climate action at the political level as well as practical levels.\nA set of empirical evidence on climate action and the SDGs co-benefits\, including how various stakeholders are progressing in delivering jointly on these two agendas and transitioning towards just\, equitable\, and climate compatible pathways.\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/fourth-global-conference-on-strengthening-synergies-between-the-paris-agreement-and-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:United Nations New York Headquarters\, 405 E 42nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:Session 3: Resilience in a time of crisis: Transforming Energy access\, Climate Action Learning and strengthening indigenous knowledge to achieve the SDGs
DESCRIPTION:Resilience in a time of crisis: Transforming Energy access\, Climate Action Learning and strengthening indigenous knowledge to achieve the SDGs \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/session-3-resilience-in-a-time-of-crisis-transforming-energy-access-climate-action-learning-and-strengthening-indigenous-knowledge-to-achieve-the-sdgs/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,SDGs,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T170000
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CREATED:20230427T202237Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Technologies to meet SDGs in Small Island States
DESCRIPTION:This Virtual Event will provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among experts in the field of sustainable energy and island communities. It will explore innovative technologies\, best practices\, and policy frameworks for promoting sustainable energy transitions in islands. The outcomes of the will contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions for island communities\, and ultimately\, to the achievement of global Sustainable Development Goals. This event continues the discourse on concrete implementation and solutions in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on SIDS to be held in 2024 and towards the 2030 Sustainable Development goals milestones. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/clean-energy-technologies-to-meet-sdgs-in-small-island-states/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,Sustainability,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T074028
CREATED:20230424T193946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T212043Z
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SUMMARY:8th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science\, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals
DESCRIPTION:The eighth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science\, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will be held from 3 to 4 May 2023. The Forum will be convened by the President of ECOSOC Her Excellency Lachezara Stoeva who has appointed two co-chairs – H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations and H.E. Mr. Thomas Woodroffe\, United Kingdom Ambassador to the UN Economic and Social Council. As per its mandate\, the Forum will be organized by the UN interagency task team on STI for the SDGs (IATT)\, convened by UN-DESA and UNCTAD\, and the 10-Member Group of high-level representatives appointed by the Secretary General. \nIn line with recent mandates and as in previous years\, the STI Forum will facilitate discussions on science\, technology and innovation cooperation in support of the SDGs. In addition to providing the mandated inputs for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to be held from 10 to 19 July 2023\, the Forum will also take a broader look at the contribution of STI to the achievement of all the SDGs in recognition of the September mid-term review of SDG progress. \nAccordingly\, the theme for the STI Forum 2023 is: “Science\, technology and innovation for accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels”. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/8th-multi-stakeholder-forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-the-sustainable-development-goals/
LOCATION:United Nations New York Headquarters\, 405 E 42nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T074028
CREATED:20230228T210052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T213825Z
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SUMMARY:UN 2023 Water Conference
DESCRIPTION:Water is a fundamental part of all aspects of life. Water is inextricably linked to the three pillars of sustainable development\, and it integrates social\, cultural\, economic and political values. It is crosscutting and supports the achievement of many SDGs through close linkages with climate\, energy\, cities\, the environment\, food security\, poverty\, gender equality and health\, amongst others. With climate change profoundly affecting our economies\, societies and environment\, water is indeed the biggest deal breaker to achieve the internationally agreed water-related goals and targets\, including those contained in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. \nThe Conference\, co-hosted by the Governments of Tajikistan and the Netherlands\, will feature an opening and closing ceremony\, six plenary meetings and five multi-stakeholder interactive dialogues. It will also feature a number of high-level special events and side events organized by Member States\, the UN system and other stakeholders. \nThe outcome of the Conference will be a summary of the Conference proceedings and new commitments\, pledges and actions by Governments and all stakeholders towards achieving SDG 6 and other water-related goals and targets\, compiled in the Water Action Agenda. \n\nThe UN 2023 Water Conference and the Water Action Agenda will unite the world for water. The key building blocks of the Water Action Agenda are: \n\ncommitment to action\nsustained and scalable implementation\nfollow-up and review processes\n\nThese blocks will enable replication and scaling up of what works and bring successful solutions to global scale. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/un-2023-water-conference/
LOCATION:United Nations New York Headquarters\, 405 E 42nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental,ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T040000
DTSTAMP:20260504T074028
CREATED:20221018T180825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T180829Z
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SUMMARY:UN-IATT/GIZ Training on STI Policy for the SDGs for Tunisia and Arab States
DESCRIPTION:Background\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe UN Interagency Task Team on STI for SDGs (IATT) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) will organise a series of virtual training for STI policy-makers and practitioners from Tunisia and the Arab States. The training is composed of the following three sessions: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Current approaches to STI policy-making in the context of SDGs (18 October 2022\, 14h-16h Tunis time/GMT+1)Session 2: Innovation and entrepreneurship (19 October 2022\, 14h-16h Tunis time/GMT+1)Session 3: STI policy instruments design (20 October 2022\, 13h-15h Tunis time/GMT+1)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe sessions aim at engaging participants in interactive discussions and practical reflection on existing approaches\, case studies and national experiences in establishing and managing STI in the context of the SDGs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by SustDev\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/un-iatt-giz-training-on-sti-policy-for-the-sdgs-for-tunisia-and-arab-states/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Policy,SDGs,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T150000
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CREATED:20220922T190334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T190338Z
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SUMMARY:Generation Equality 2022 Accountability Moment #UNGA77
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 23 from 1:15 – 3:00pm EDT for a dedicated moment highlighting progress towards the Generation Equality agenda. The event\, taking place on the side-lines of this year’s 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 77)\, will be an important moment to reflect on one year of accountability and progress on the Generation Equality journey and to announce key developments\, such as the membership of the Multi-Stakeholder Leadership Group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by UN_Women\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/generation-equality-2022-accountability-moment-unga77/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,SDGs,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T191941Z
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SUMMARY:CulinaryAction! On the Road! #UNGA77
DESCRIPTION:CulinaryAction! On the Road! is a food-tech and gastronomy innovation event that includes a roundtable with leaders in the innovation space\, a pitch competition\, food\, drinks\, and networking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by ImpactHubMAD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/culinaryaction-on-the-road-unga77/
LOCATION:601 W 26th Street\, 601 W 26th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10005\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESG Lifestyle,SDGs,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T074028
CREATED:20220922T185422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T185423Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Now: SDG7 Action Forum #UNGA77
DESCRIPTION:ONE YEAR AFTER the groundbreaking UN High-level Dialogue on Energy that resulted in the Global Roadmap for Accelerated SDG7 Action\, leaders and experts from governments\, business and civil society will: share energy action commitments and solutions towards the achievement of SDG7 and net-zero emissions; report progress on Energy Compact commitments totaling over US$ 600 billion to accelerate access and a just\, inclusive energy transition; and learn the latest on trends\, technologies and the impact of the global energy crisis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by UN_Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/energy-now-sdg7-action-forum-unga77/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Energy,Environmental,SDGs,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T130000
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CREATED:20220922T184833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T184835Z
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SUMMARY:2022 JCI RISE Summit #UNGA77
DESCRIPTION:The JCI RISE Summit will gather extraordinary experts and young leaders to RISE TOGETHER to develop skills and exchange ideas\, best practices\, and inspiration to light the way for other leaders and entrepreneurs to lift up economies\, societies\, and individuals. It will include different sessions focused on sustaining and rebuilding economies\, motivating the workforce and providing solutions for mental health issues for members to continue to take the proper actions needed to create a sustainable future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by jcileaders\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/2022-jci-rise-summit-unga77/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:SDGs,Sustainability,Sustainable Business,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T203000
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CREATED:20220921T221022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T221026Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Net Zero Trailblazer Reception #UNGA77
DESCRIPTION:Salesforce and Accenture are hosting a Net Zero Trailblazer reception in New York with special guests Christiana Figueres\, Co-host of Outrage and Optimism and former UN climate chief\, and Van Jones\, CNN Political Commentator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin executive peers\, activists\, and ecopreneurs as we look back at Climate week and forward to how we can work together as a community to accelerate our path to net zero. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by salesforce\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by Accenture\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/2022-net-zero-trailblazer-reception-unga77/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,SDGs,Sustainability,Technology,United Nations
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