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SUMMARY:World Malaria Day
DESCRIPTION:25 April is World Malaria Day\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007. \n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-malaria-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness
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SUMMARY:World Immunization Week
DESCRIPTION:24 to 30 April is World Immunization Week\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Immunization Week\, celebrated in the last week of April\, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. \nThrough its convening power\, WHO works with countries across the globe to raise awareness of the value of vaccines and immunization and ensures that governments obtain the necessary guidance and technical support to implement high quality immunization programmes. \nThe ultimate goal of World Immunization Week is for more people – and their communities – to be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases. \n\nThis year World Immunization Week will celebrate 50 years of the Essential Programme on Immunization (EPI). \n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-immunization-week/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness
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SUMMARY:International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
DESCRIPTION:What is multilateralism?\nMultilateralism is often defined in opposition to bilateralism and unilateralism. Strictly speaking\, it indicates a form of cooperation between at least three States. \nNevertheless\, this “quantitative” definition is not sufficient to capture the nature of multilateralism. Indeed\, it is not simply a practice or a question of the number of actors involved. It involves adherence to a common political project based on the respect of a shared system of norms and values. In particular\, multilateralism is based on founding principles such as consultation\, inclusion and solidarity. Its operation is determined by collectively developed rules that ensure sustainable and effective cooperation. In particular\, they guarantee all actors the same rights and obligations by applying themselves continuously (and not on a case-by-case basis\, depending on the issue handled). \nMultilateralism is therefore both a method of cooperation and a form of organization of the international system. \n\n\nBackground\nThe United Nations came into being in 1945\, following the devastation of the Second World War\, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The Charter of the United Nations states that one of the United Nations’ purposes and principles is the commitment to settle disputes through peaceful means and the determination to succeeding generations from the scourge of war. \nConflict prevention remains\, however\, a relatively under-publicized aspect of the UN’s work. Meanwhile\, the most efficient and desirable employment of diplomacy is to ease tensions before they result in conflict\, or\, if conflict breaks out\, to act swiftly to contain it and resolve its underlying causes. Preventive diplomacy is very important in supporting United Nations efforts to assist in the peaceful settlement of disputes. \nCommitment to multilateralism and international peace and security was also reaffirmed by most world leaders in the General Debate in September 2018. This commitment was also reinforced in the discussion during the High-level Dialogue on Renewing the Commitment to Multilateralism on 31 October 2018. \nOn 12 December 2018\, the General Assembly adopted the resolution\, “International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace” (A/RES/73/127) by a recorded vote of 144 in favour to 2 against. By that text\, the General Assembly invites all Member States\, observers and organizations of the United Nations to observe the International Day in an appropriate manner and to disseminate the advantages of multilateralism and diplomacy for peace\, including through educational and public awareness-raising activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe United Nations\, the multilateral framework par excellence.\nMultilateralism is part of the United Nations’ DNA. The Charter does not simply define the structure\, mission and functioning of the Organization. It is one of the pillars of the international system in which we live today. In his report on the work of the United Nations to the General Assembly in 2018\, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres recalled that the Charter remains the “moral compass to promote peace\, advance human dignity\, prosperity and uphold human rights and the rule of law.” (Guterres\, 2018). \nThe UN is at the service of Member States to reach agreements and take collective decisions. The Charter clearly establishes that the Organization is a “centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends” in order to “take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace”\, to “develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples” and to “achieve international cooperation”. To this end\, the United Nations must\, in particular\, work to solve “international problems of an economic\, social\, cultural\, or humanitarian character” and develop “respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all”. \nWhile the United Nations has been the multilateral framework par excellence for more than 75 years\, multilateral processes have diversified. One of the most visible developments in multilateral diplomacy is undoubtedly represented by the increase in the number of Member States: from 51 in 1945\, to 193 today. In addition to this horizontal expansion\, the multilateral framework has also expanded vertically\, including new actors\, such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs)\, private actors and other international organizations. Today\, more than 1\,000 NGOs and international organizations have observer status at the United Nations. \nMultilateralism has achieved tangible results that have led to major advances\, such as for example the eradication of smallpox in the health sector. Important international agreements have also been concluded to limit arms control and to promote and strengthen human rights. The international cooperation within the multilateral framework of the United Nations is saving lives every day. \n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-of-multilateralism-and-diplomacy-for-peace/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,United Nations
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language Day
DESCRIPTION:The UN also talks to Ñ\nOn April 23\, “Spanish Language Day at the United Nations” is celebrated to raise awareness among the Organization’s staff\, and the world in general\, about the history\, culture and use of Spanish as an official language. \nThe choice of the day takes place on the anniversary of the death of the great genius of Spanish letters\, Miguel de Cervantes. Coincidentally\, the date of his death coincides with that of the most prestigious English playwright\, William Shakespeare. Hence\, both languages ​​share the day. \n\nGrowing interest among Spanish speakers in the United Nations\nThe United Nations has always looked for creative ways to promote official languages ​​in all spheres of its work\, among which\, of course\, Spanish could not be missing. \nThe Secretariat uses formal and informal means to reach both the global public and its staff. From interpretation and translation services\, to language and communication programs for your employees or multilingual external communication services ( web \, news and social networks ). \nIn the case of Spanish\, there is also another extraordinary tool: the Group of Friends of Spanish \, a team founded in 2013 by the 20 Spanish-speaking Member States to coordinate and carry out activities aimed at promoting the use and dissemination of Spanish in the work of the UN. \nThis group was created due to the growing interest of Spanish-speaking people in the mission of the United Nations\, which has been impacting the activities of the Organization through greater and sustained consultations\, interactions and demands from the Spanish-speaking public throughout the world. planet. \n\n\nDid you know…?\n\n\n\nSpanish is the second language in the world by number of native speakers. Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country on the planet.\nNo less than 4\,000 Spanish terms come from Arabic\, such as olive\, sugar\, pillow and rice.\nSpanish is the third most popular language on the Internet\, although it occupies second place on social networks.\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/spanish-language-day-2/
CATEGORIES:United Nations
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language Day
DESCRIPTION:The UN also talks to Ñ\nOn April 23\, “Spanish Language Day at the United Nations” is celebrated to raise awareness among the Organization’s staff\, and the world in general\, about the history\, culture and use of Spanish as an official language. \nThe choice of the day takes place on the anniversary of the death of the great genius of Spanish letters\, Miguel de Cervantes. Coincidentally\, the date of his death coincides with that of the most prestigious English playwright\, William Shakespeare. Hence\, both languages ​​share the day. \n\nGrowing interest among Spanish speakers in the United Nations\nThe United Nations has always looked for creative ways to promote official languages ​​in all spheres of its work\, among which\, of course\, Spanish could not be missing. \nThe Secretariat uses formal and informal means to reach both the global public and its staff. From interpretation and translation services\, to language and communication programs for your employees or multilingual external communication services ( web \, news and social networks ). \nIn the case of Spanish\, there is also another extraordinary tool: the Group of Friends of Spanish \, a team founded in 2013 by the 20 Spanish-speaking Member States to coordinate and carry out activities aimed at promoting the use and dissemination of Spanish in the work of the UN. \nThis group was created due to the growing interest of Spanish-speaking people in the mission of the United Nations\, which has been impacting the activities of the Organization through greater and sustained consultations\, interactions and demands from the Spanish-speaking public throughout the world. planet. \n\n\nDid you know…?\n\n\n\nSpanish is the second language in the world by number of native speakers. Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country on the planet.\nNo less than 4\,000 Spanish terms come from Arabic\, such as olive\, sugar\, pillow and rice.\nSpanish is the third most popular language on the Internet\, although it occupies second place on social networks.\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/spanish-language-day/
CATEGORIES:United Nations
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SUMMARY:English Language Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the English language at the UN\nEnglish Language Day at the UN is celebrated on 23 April\, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. As well as being the most famous playwright\, who wrote in English\, Shakespeare also had a huge impact on modern-day English. \nToday\, every one in four people in the world uses English. English is being used more and more as a way for two speakers with different first languages to communicate with each other. \nAt the United Nations\, English is one of the two working languages\, along with French. \nThe Day is the result of a 2010 initiative by the Department of Global Communications\, establishing language days for each of the Organization’s six official languages. The purpose of the UN’s language days is to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity\, as well as to promote equal use of all six official languages throughout the Organization. \nUnder the initiative\, UN duty stations around the world celebrate six separate days\, each dedicated to one of the Organization’s six official languages. \n\nMultilingualism and the UN\nAn essential factor in harmonious communication among peoples\, multilingualism is of particular importance to the United Nations. By promoting tolerance\, multilingualism ensures effective and increased participation of all in the Organization’s work\, as well as greater effectiveness\, better outcomes and more involvement. \nThe balance among the six official languages has been an ongoing concern of the Secretary-General. Numerous activities have been undertaken\, from 1946 to the present\, to promote the use of the official languages to ensure that the United Nations\, its goals and actions are understood by the widest possible public. \nIn its resolution 54/64 of 6 December 1999\, the General Assembly invited the appointment of a senior Secretariat official to serve as coordinator of questions relating to multilingualism. \n\n\nThe English Language Programme\n\nThe English Language Programme (ELP) offers regular core English courses (levels one through eight)\, which are designed to improve general English language proficiency\, as well as communication courses and special courses to meet both the work-related needs and cultural interests of members of the United Nations community. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/english-language-day/
CATEGORIES:United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T235959
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SUMMARY:EarthX 2024
DESCRIPTION:EarthX is an international nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to educating and inspiring people and organizations to take action towards a more sustainable future worldwide. We assemble and connect people all over the globe to explore sustainable solutions. \n\n\n\n\n\nMission\n\n\nEarthX is an international environmental nonprofit connecting a global community to create a sustainable world for all life and future generations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVision\n\n\nBe the leading global connector and environmental forum to positively impact our world for a sustainable future. \n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/earthx-2024/
LOCATION:Hilton Anatole\, Dallas\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,EarthX
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T235959
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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us to honor and celebrate our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability\, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. \nThrough various events\, toolkits\, and initiatives\, we aim to raise awareness\, inspire change\, and foster a deeper connection with nature. Let’s unite in our efforts to protect the Earth today and for generations to come. Together\, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more sustainable world. \nJOIN THE MOVEMENT \n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/earth-day-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,International,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:International Mother Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:When Mother Earth sends us a message\nMother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Nature is suffering. Oceans filling with plastic and turning more acidic. Extreme heat\, wildfires and floods\, have affected millions of people. Even these days\, we are still trying to get back on track from COVID-19\, a worldwide health pandemic linked to the health of our ecosystem. \nClimate change\, man-made changes to nature as well as crimes that disrupt biodiversity\, such as deforestation\, land-use change\, intensified agriculture and livestock production or the growing illegal wildlife trade\, can accelerate the speed of destruction of the planet. \nThis is the second Mother Earth Day celebrated within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are\, the healthier the planet – and its people. Restoring our damaged ecosystems will help to end poverty\, combat climate change and prevent mass extinction. But we will only succeed if everyone plays a part. \nFor this International Mother Earth Day\, let’s remimd ourselves – more than ever – that we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth. Join the global movement to restore our world! \n\n\n\n\nLet’s act now\nThere are multiple\, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change\, and they are available now\, according to the last UN Climate Change report backed by science. \nIPCC REPORT \n\n\nDid you know?\n\n\n\nThe planet is losing 4.7 million hectares of forests every year – an area larger than Denmark.\nA healthy ecosystem helps to protect us from these diseases. Biological diversity makes it difficult for pathogens to spread rapidly.\nIt is estimated that around one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-mother-earth-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T235959
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T235959
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SUMMARY:Chinese Language Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating United Nations Chinese Language Day\n　　There are six official languages ​​of the United Nations\, namely Arabic\, Chinese\, English\, French\, Russian and Spanish. In order to emphasize the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity and promote the equal use of the six official languages ​​of the United Nations\, in 2010\, the United Nations Department of Public Information (now the Department of Global Communications ) announced the launch of United Nations Language Day. This initiative celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity and promotes equal use of the six official languages ​​at the United Nations. In the same year\, after argumentation by domestic experts\, the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations proposed to the United Nations that Chinese Language Day be designated as April 20 every year on the traditional Chinese solar term “Grain Rain” to commemorate the contribution of Cangjie\, the “ancestor of Chinese characters” in character creation. . \n　　Since the first celebration was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on November 12\, 2010\, United Nations Chinese Language Day has become a window for people to understand Chinese culture. Every year before and after Chinese Language Day\, the United Nations Headquarters in New York launches a series of colorful activities\, covering art exhibitions\, Chinese learning forums\, special lectures\, fashion and traditional opera exhibitions\, etc. \nIn addition\, the United Nations offices in Geneva\, Bangkok\, Nairobi\, Vienna\, and other United Nations agencies will also hold exhibitions\, lectures\, interesting knowledge tests and other activities to highlight the charm of the Chinese language and culture. \n\nEstablishment of United Nations Language Day\n　　The United Nations has established Language Days for each of its six official languages. \nUnited Nations Language Day celebrates multilingual and cultural diversity and promotes equal use of the six official languages ​​of the United Nations. Under this initiative\, six celebration events will be held at United Nations duty stations around the world to commemorate each of the United Nations working languages. United Nations Language Day is both for entertainment and to remind the public to strengthen respect for the history\, culture and achievements of the six working languages ​​of the United Nations. \n\n\n\nChinese language day activities\nThe Grain Rain season coincides with the annual United Nations Chinese Language Day. Over the past decade or so\, the colorful activities of Chinese Language Day have attracted much attention and expectations because of their role in promoting the Chinese language in the multilateral diplomatic work of the United Nations and highlighting the unique charm of Chinese language and culture. This year’s Chinese Language Day will be themed “Chinese Wisdom\, Green Development” to contribute Chinese wisdom and provide Chinese solutions to green development and sustainable development. \nEVENT DETAILS\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/chinese-language-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Chagas Disease Day
DESCRIPTION:14 April is World Chagas Disease\n\n\n\n\n\nChagas disease\, also known as “silent or silenced disease”\, affects mainly poor people without access to health care or people without a political voice. The disease progresses slowly and often shows an asymptomatic clinical course. Without treatment\, Chagas disease can lead to severe cardiac and digestive alterations and become fatal. Raising awareness of the disease is essential to improve the rates of early treatment and cure\, together with the interruption of its transmission. \nThe World Chagas Disease Day was celebrated for the first time in 2020. \n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-chagas-disease-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T235959
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SUMMARY:International Day of Human Space Flight
DESCRIPTION:The beginning of the space era for mankind\nThe General Assembly\, in its resolution A/RES/65/271 of 7 April 2011\, declared 12 April as the International Day of Human Space Flight “to celebrate each year at the international level the beginning of the space era for mankind\, reaffirming the important contribution of space science and technology in achieving sustainable development goals and increasing the well-being of States and peoples\, as well as ensuring the realization of their aspiration to maintain outer space for peaceful purposes.” \n12 April 1961 was the date of the first human space flight\, carried out by Yuri Gagarin\, a Soviet citizen. This historic event opened the way for space exploration for the benefit of all humanity. \nThe General Assembly expressed its deep conviction of the common interest of mankind in promoting and expanding the exploration and use of outer space\, as the province of all mankind\, for peaceful purposes and in continuing efforts to extend to all States the benefits derived there from. \n\nThe Voyager Golden Record: A reminder that we are all connected\nThe Voyager Golden Record shot into space in 1977 with a message from humanity to the cosmos – and decades later\, it stands as a reminder that we are all connected. The United Nations displays a replica of the Golden Record at its Headquarters\, and shares a deep connection to the process of creating it. A NASA committee asked the UN to provide materials to include on the playlist\, and the first words on the Record itself are those of the then-UN Secretary-General expressing hope for peace and friendship with whoever discovers and plays it. Bill Nye “The Science Guy\,” CEO of the Planetary Society\, walks viewers through how to decipher the Golden Record\, its significance today\, and how reverence for the universe can inspire action for our planet. This aligns with the ongoing work of the United Nations to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space. The Director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs\, Simonetta Di Pippo\, explains the significance of the Golden Record in our world now. “The undertaking of the Voyager project reminds us of who we are\, where we came from\, and that we should treat each other with care.” \n\nBackground\nOn 4 October 1957 the first human-made Earth satellite Sputnik I was launched into outer space\, thus opening the way for space exploration. On 12 April 1961\, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth\, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space. \nThe Declaration further recalls “the amazing history of human presence in outer space and the remarkable achievements since the first human spaceflight\, in particular Valentina Tereshkova becoming the first woman to orbit the Earth on 16 June 1963\, Neil Armstrong becoming the first human to set foot upon the surface of the Moon on 20 July 1969\, and the docking of the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts on 17 July 1975\, being the first international human mission in space\, and recall that for the past decade humanity has maintained a multinational permanent human presence in outer space aboard the International Space Station.” \n\nUN and Space\nFrom the very beginning of the Space Age\, the United Nations recognized that outer space added a new dimension to humanity’s existence. The United Nations family strives continuously to utilize the unique benefits of outer space for the betterment of all humankind. \nRecognizing the common interest of humankind in outer space and seeking to answer questions on how outer space can help benefit the people’s of Earth\, the General Asssembly adopted its first resolution related to outer space\, resolution 1348 (XIII) entitled “Question of the Peaceful Use of Outer Space”. \nOn 10 October 1967\, the “Magna Carta of Space“\, also known as the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space\, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies entered into force. \nToday\, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is the United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. UNOOSA serves as the secretariat for the General Assembly’s only committee dealing exclusively with international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space: the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space(COPUOS). \nUNOOSA is also responsible for implementing the Secretary-General’s responsibilities under international space law and maintaining the United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-of-human-space-flight/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,United Nations
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SUMMARY:ACCELERATING DECARBONIZATION ACROSS INDUSTRIES IN THE US
DESCRIPTION:How can collaboration and digitalization drive the infrastructure transition?\n\n\nWebinar | Thursday April 11 | 13:00 – 13:50 ET\n\n\n\nThe adoption of sustainable practices and processes is increasingly viewed as a competitive advantage as well as an environmental and social responsibility. Leaders across industries are working to adapt their business models and accelerate the transition to net zero. However\, executives’ confidence in achieving decarbonization targets is low. According to Siemens’ Infrastructure Transition Monitor research carried out by FT Longitude\, only 15% of respondents believe they are very likely to reach their emission goals for the year ahead. \nIn addition\, some of the sectors that are aiding the shift away from fossil fuels\, including battery and semiconductor production\, and EV manufacturing and charging\, are actually contributing to the pressure on infrastructure and electricity supply. Digital technologies\, such as AI capabilities\, are accelerating positive change\, yet the rapid expansion of data centers is also increasing power demand. The IEA estimates that power consumption at data facilities makes up 1-1.5% of overall global energy use. \nNo one entity can meet corporate sustainability commitments alone; it takes an ecosystem of energy-intensive industries\, utilities and technology partners working together to reach a solution. \nThis panel on Accelerating Decarbonization Across Industries in the US\, hosted by the Financial Times in partnership with Siemens\, is for corporate leaders working on emissions reduction and business growth. The discussion will consider how to work together across industries to find effective ways to utilize technology in order to speed up the infrastructure transition and reach sustainability goals. \n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/accelerating-decarbonization-across-industries-in-the-us/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:The New Era of Transparency: A Briefing on the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule
DESCRIPTION:After decades of investor demand\, the United States is now more closely aligned with its global peers through the adoption of a mandatory climate disclosure framework for public companies. On March 6\, 2024\, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the rule\, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors”. The rule responds to investors’ need for clear\, consistent\, and comparable climate reporting from public companies. Standardized disclosures in financial filings will bring significant improvements to the current patchwork of voluntary disclosures and help investors make more informed capital allocation and investment stewardship decisions. \nSo what should companies and investors know about these new requirements?\nFor twenty years Ceres has championed climate disclosure regulations. Join us for this webinar with Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber\, SEC Division of Corporation Finance Director Erik Gerding\, SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter\, and others. \nIn this session\, participants will: \n– Acquire detailed insights on the new rule’s requirements directly from SEC staff \n– Compare elements of the rule that have changed from the proposal to final \n– Explore perspectives on implementation and how investors will use the data \n– Get answers to critical questions about the context of the rule within the evolving disclosure landscape \nREGISTER HERE \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-new-era-of-transparency-a-briefing-on-the-secs-climate-disclosure-rule/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Disclosures,Sustainability Webinar
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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 Sport for Development and Peace
DESCRIPTION:IDSDP 2024: Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies\nThe International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP)\, which takes place annually on 6 April\, presents an opportunity to recognize the positive role sport and physical activity play in communities and in people’s lives across the globe. \nThe global theme for 2024 is “Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies”. \nIn observance of the International Day\, on April 4 an event at UN Headquarters in New York will focus on how prominent sporting bodies engage in partnerships to make positive impacts for people and the environments in which they operate. It will bring together members of the international sporting community – including members of the United Nations Football for the Goals initiative – to share best practices\, discuss challenges\, and explore collaborative opportunities to drive positive social change and contribute to global efforts towards sustainable development and peace. \nThe United Nations has long recognized the power and universality of sport\, using it to unite individuals and groups through supporting sport for development efforts\, participating in events from the global to the grassroots level\, and developing its own sports-related campaigns and initiatives. \n\nBackground\nDue to its vast reach\, unparalleled popularity and foundation of positive values\, sport is ideally positioned to contribute towards the United Nations’ objectives for development and peace. \nTo raise awareness of this potential\, 6 April was declared as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) by the UN General Assembly. The adoption of this Day signifies the increasing recognition by the UN of the positive influence that sport can have on the advancement of human rights\, and social and economic development. \nIn its Resolution (A/RES/67/296) establishing the Day\, the General Assembly \n\n“Sport has the power to align our passion\, energy and enthusiasm around a collective cause. And that is precisely when hope can be nurtured and trust can be regained. It is in our collective interest to harness the tremendous power of sport to help build a better and more sustainable future for all.” \n– UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-of-sport-for-development-and-peace/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,United Nations
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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 for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
DESCRIPTION:Background\nOn 8 December 2005\, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. \nIt called for continued efforts by States\, with the assistance of the United Nations and relevant organizations\, to foster the establishment and development of national mine-action capacities in countries where mines and explosive remnants of war constitute a serious threat to the safety\, health and lives of the civilian population\, or an impediment to social and economic development at the national and local levels. \nFor over 20 years\, the work of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has been driven by the needs of affected people and tailored to the threat of explosive hazards faced by civilians\, peacekeepers and humanitarians. \nUNMAS works to save lives\, to facilitate deployment of UN missions and the delivery of humanitarian assistance\, to protect civilians\, to support the voluntary return of the internally displaced and refugees\, to enable humanitarian and recovery activities and to advocate for international humanitarian and human rights law. \n\nHistory\nThe United Nations advocates for the universalization of existing legal frameworks and encourages Member States to expand those regimes and develop new international instruments to protect civilians from the scourges of landmines and explosive remnants of war. It undertakes this work in collaboration with interested states\, civil society\, mine action and international organizations. \nSince the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use\, Stockpiling\, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction\, commonly known as the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention opened for signature in 1997\, 164 countries have ratified or acceded to it. \nIn addition to anti-personnel mines\, challenges remain with respect to all other explosive remnants of war. On 12 November 2006\, the Secretary-General welcomed the entry into force of Protocol V on explosive remnants of war from the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons and reiterated his call for its universalization and implementation. In December 2008\, the Secretary-General welcomed the opening for signature of the Convention on Cluster Munitions\, which was joined by 108 states. \nGuided by its inter-agency policy\, the United Nations Inter-Agency Coordination Group on Mine Action (IACG-MA)\, consisting of 12 departments\, agencies\, funds and programmes\, and with observer entities\, such as the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research and World Bank continue to ensure system-wide coherence in all mine action pillars and activities. \nIn 2018 UNMAS convened\, coordinated and led the drafting of the United Nations Mine Action Strategy 2019-2023. Two of the most significant aspects of the Strategy are that it represents an accountability framework for the United Nations system and introduces a Theory of Change for the United Nations engagement in mine action. \n\n\nMine Action Cannot Wait\n\nIn 2023 the United Nations Mine Action Service will acknowledge the day under the campaign “Mine Action Cannot Wait”\, highlighting decades of contamination in Cambodia\, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Viet Nam\, as well as draw attention to recent explosive ordnance contamination. \nThe over-arching goal will be to bring attention to areas of the world that remain contaminated after many years\, and where generations have changed their lives to avoid the threat. \nExplosive ordnance contamination threatens lives\, curtails freedom of movement\, limits access to arable land\, disenfranchises communities and above all instills fear and insecurity. It spreads terror\, and longstanding contamination internalizes this terror. The most affected are the most vulnerable populations. \nThis campaign makes it clear that the eradication of all landmines cannot wait. Whether it is new contamination in Colombia\, Myanmar\, Ukraine or Yemen\, or old contamination\, in Cambodia\, Iraq or Viet Nam\, clearance must be completed by mine action actors and States Parties of the Mine Ban Convention. It is a human problem. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-for-mine-awareness-and-assistance-in-mine-action/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,United Nations
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SUMMARY:Transformation: Toward a Neuro-Inclusive World for All
DESCRIPTION:Shealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/transformation-toward-a-neuro-inclusive-world-for-all/
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SUMMARY:World Autism Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Background\nThroughout its history\, the United Nations family has celebrated diversity and promoted the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities\, including learning differences and developmental disabilities. In 2008\, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force\, reaffirming the fundamental principle of universal human rights for all. Its purpose is to promote\, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities\, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity. It is a vital tool to foster an inclusive and caring society for all and to ensure that all children and adults with autism can lead full and meaningful lives. \nThe United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (A/RES/62/139) to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society. \nAutism is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests during early childhood\, irrespective of gender\, race or socio-economic status. The term Autism Spectrum refers to a range of characteristics. Appropriate support\, accommodation and acceptance of this neurological variation allow those on the Spectrum to enjoy equal opportunity\, and full and effective participation in society. \nAutism is mainly characterized by its unique social interactions\, non-standard ways of learning\, keen interests in specific subjects\, inclination to routines\, challenges in typical communications and particular ways of processing sensory information. \nThe rate of autism in all regions of the world is high and the lack of understanding has a tremendous impact on the individuals\, their families and communities. \nThe stigmatization and discrimination associated with neurological differences remain substantial obstacles to diagnosis and therapies\, an issue that must be addressed by both public policy-makers in developing nations\, as well as donor countries. \n\n  \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-autism-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,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:Sustainability in Focus: Driving Towards a Sustainable Future.
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability in Focus: Driving Towards a Sustainable Future\nThe auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles is accelerating. By 2030\, over one in four new passenger cars sold is projected to be an EV. The growing appetite for EVs in the US is leading to surging imports of lithium-ion batteries from Asia\, especially China. \nJoin Analysts and Experts from across S&P Global and Inspiration Mobility for an interactive discussion diving into the implications of the accelerating shift to sustainable transportation and its impacts across supply chain\, trade\, and what corporations can do now to improve both economic and environmental results through the transition to EVs. \nREGISTER NOW!  \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/sustainability-in-focus-driving-towards-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Energy,Sustainability Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T235959
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SUMMARY:International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
DESCRIPTION:Protecting UN staff\nSince the founding of the United Nations in 1945\, hundreds of brave men and women have lost their lives in its service. During the 1990s\, the growing number and scale of UN peacekeeping missions put many more at risk. More lives were lost during the 1990s than in the previous four decades combined. \nAt that time\, an awareness began to develop among Member States and staff\, that the more active the UN became in the future\, the more it was going to be targeted. \nThe first resolution on staff security was adopted by the UN Security Council in September 1993. \nComplex negotiations subsequently took place in the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the General Assembly on an international legal convention to protect UN personnel. \nThe result of those negotiations was the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel\, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 9 December 1994. \n\nOrigin\nThe International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is marked each year on the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett\, a former journalist who was working for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) when he was abducted by armed gunman in 1985.  His body was finally found in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley in 2009. \nThe International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members has taken on even greater importance in recent years\, as attacks against the United Nations intensify.  This is a day to mobilize action\, demand justice and strengthen our resolve to protect UN staff and peacekeepers\, as well as our colleagues in the non-governmental community and the press. \nPurpose\nThis is a day to mobilize action\, demand justice and strengthen our resolve to protect UN staff and peacekeepers\, as well as our colleagues in the non-governmental community and the press. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-of-solidarity-with-detained-and-missing-staff-members/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,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:International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
DESCRIPTION:The Right to the Truth\nThe right to the truth is often invoked in the context of gross violations of human rights and grave breaches of humanitarian law. The relatives of victims of summary executions\, enforced disappearance\, missing persons\, abducted children\, torture\, require to know what happened to them. The right to the truth implies knowing the full and complete truth as to the events that transpired\, their specific circumstances\, and who participated in them\, including knowing the circumstances in which the violations took place\, as well as the reasons for them. \nInternational Day\nEach year\, on 24 March\, the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed. \nThis annual observance pays tribute to the memory of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero\, who was murdered on 24 March 1980. Monsignor Romero was actively engaged in denouncing violations of the human rights of the most vulnerable individuals in El Salvador. \n\n\nPurpose\nThe purpose of the Day is to: \n\nHonour the memory of victims of gross and systematic human rights violations and promote the importance of the right to truth and justice;\nPay tribute to those who have devoted their lives to\, and lost their lives in\, the struggle to promote and protect human rights for all;\nRecognize\, in particular\, the important work and values of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero\, of El Salvador\, who was assasinated on 24 March 1980\, after denouncing violations of the human rights of the most vulnerable populations and defending the principles of protecting lives\, promoting human dignity and opposition to all forms of violence.\n\nBackground\nOn 21 December 2010\, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 March as the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims. \nThe date was chosen because on 24 March 1980\, Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero of El Salvador was assassinated\, after denouncing violations of human rights. \nIn a study conducted in 2006 the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights concluded that the right to the truth about gross human rights violations and serious violations of human rights law is an inalienable and autonomous right\, linked to the duty and obligation of the State to protect and guarantee human rights\, to conduct effective investigations and to guarantee effective remedy and reparations. \nThe study affirms that the right to the truth implies knowing the full and complete truth as to the events that transpired\, their specific circumstances\, and who participated in them\, including knowing the circumstances in which the violations took place\, as well as the reasons for them. \nIn a 2009 report on the Right to the Truth\, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights identified best practices for the effective implementation of this right\, in particular practices relating to archives and records concerning gross violations of human rights\, and programmes on the protection of witnesses and other persons involved in trials connected with such violations. \nThe Commission on the Truth for El Salvador was established in accordance with the Mexico Agreements of 27 April 1991 to investigate serious acts of violence that had occurred since 1980 and whose impact on society was deemed to require an urgent public knowledge of the truth.  In its report of 15 March 1993\, the Commission documented the facts of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero by pro-government forces\, the so-called “death squads”.  He was shot dead by an assassin as he celebrated mass on 24 March 1980. \n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Tuberculosis Day
DESCRIPTION:24 March is World Tuberculosis Day \n\n\n\n\n\nEach year we commemorate World TB Day to raise public awareness about the devastating health\, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. \nThe date marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB\, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease. \n\nTB is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) and it most often affects the lungs. TB is spread through the air when people with lung TB cough\, sneeze or spit. A person needs to inhale only a few germs to become infected. \nEvery year\, 10 million people fall ill with tuberculosis (TB). Despite being a preventable and curable disease\, 1.5 million people die from TB each year – making it the world’s top infectious killer. \nTB is the leading cause of death of people with HIV and also a major contributor to antimicrobial resistance. \n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-tuberculosis-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T170000
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SUMMARY:World Meteorological Day
DESCRIPTION:Every 23 March\, the World Meteorological Organization commemorates the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950. \nIt showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world. The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather\, climate or water-related issues. \n\nThe future of weather\, climate and water across generations\nThe international meteorological organization – WMO as we know it today – turns 150 this year. We started life with morse code and telegraphs and now embrace super-computing\, satellites and artificial intelligence. Our long history of data exchange was a pioneer for the Big Data revolution. Our World Weather Watch preceded the World Wide Web (and is just as important!). \nOur birth in 1873 was before pollution from greenhouse gases. Climate change is now the defining challenge of our times – and will shape the life of future generations. \nJoin us on our journey. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-meteorological-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness
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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 Nowruz Day
DESCRIPTION:What is Nowruz and why do we celebrate it?\nThe word Nowruz (Novruz\, Navruz\, Nooruz\, Nevruz\, Nauryz)\, means new day; its spelling and pronunciation may vary by country. \nNowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox\, which usually occurs on 21 March. It is celebrated as the beginning of the new year by more than 300 million people all around the world and has been celebrated for over 3\,000 years in the Balkans\, the Black Sea Basin\, the Caucasus\, Central Asia\, the Middle East and other regions. \nInscribed in 2009 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as a cultural tradition observed by numerous peoples\, Nowruz is an ancestral festivity marking the first day of spring and the renewal of nature. It promotes values of peace and solidarity between generations and within families as well as reconciliation and neighbourliness\, thus contributing to cultural diversity and friendship among peoples and different communities. \nNowruz plays a significant role in strengthening the ties among peoples based on mutual respect and the ideals of peace and good neighbourliness. Its traditions and rituals reflect the cultural and ancient customs of the civilizations of the East and West\, which influenced those civilizations through the interchange of human values. \nCelebrating Nowruz means the affirmation of life in harmony with nature\, awareness of the inseparable link between constructive labour and natural cycles of renewal and a solicitous and respectful attitude towards natural sources of life. \n\n\nBackground\nInternational Nowruz Day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly\, in its resolution A/RES/64/253 of 2010\, at the initiative of several countries that share this holiday. Under the agenda item of “culture of peace”\, the member states of Afghanistan\, Azerbaijan\, Albania\, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia\, Iran (Islamic Republic of)\, India\, Kazakhstan\, Kyrgyzstan\, Tajikistan\, Turkey and Turkmenistan prepared and introduced a draft resolution (A/64/L.30) entitled “International Day of Nowruz” to the ongoing 64th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations for its consideration and adoption. \nIn the 71st plenary meeting on 23 February 2010\, The General Assembly welcomed the inclusion of Nowruz in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization on 30 September 2009. \nIt also recognized 21 March as the International Day of Nowruz\, and invited interested Member States\, the United Nations\, in particular its relevant specialized agencies\, funds and programmes\, and mainly the United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization\, and interested international and regional organizations\, as well as non-governmental organizations\, to participate in events organized by States where Nowruz is celebrated. \n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-nowruz-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,United Nations
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