Strengthening the S in ESG (SHIFT)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 30May
A SERIES OF GUARDRAILS AND GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING BETTER SOCIAL INDICATORS AND METRICS. Shift is the leading center of expertise on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Our global team of experts works across all continents and sectors to challenge assumptions, push boundaries, and help redefine corporate practice, in order to build a world where business gets done with respec
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ILO expects global unemployment to drop slightly in 2024, but slow progress to reduce inequalities is “worrying”

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 30May
Unequal access to employment opportunities remains a problem worldwide, even as new projections from the ILO show an improvement in global joblessness this year.
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WE MEAN BUSINESS COALITION RESPONSE TO G7 ENERGY MINISTERS’ COMMUNIQUE

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 30May
In response to the release of the conclusions (pdf) to the G7 Climate, Energy, and Environment Ministers’ meeting, business climate action non-profit We Mean Business Coalition welcomes the “clear assertion” that the phase out of fossil fuels and scaling up of clean energy will be included in G7 Nationally Determined Contributions.
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The AI for Good Global Summit (30-31 MAY 2024)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 30May
The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology.
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AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29May
AVPN, with support from Google.org and ADB, is thrilled to introduce the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia Pacific, an AI skilling initiative designed to equip workers with essential AI skills for long-term success.
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CARE INTERNATIONAL: Building caring economies as a pathway to economic and gender justice

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29May
This joint report by CARE International and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women demonstrates how and why governments and decision-makers should invest in building caring economies to achieve gender and economic justice globally.
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START PLANNING World Habitat Day

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29May
On 7 October 2024, the Global Observance of World Habitat Day, will be under the theme “Engaging youth to create a better urban future.” The world is rapidly urbanizing, and many urban residents these days are young people, especially in some countries in Africa and Asia. It will focus on how we can engage the new generation in planning their urban present and future through participatory processe
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WORLD CITIES SUMMIT IS COMING

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29May
Discussions at WCS 2024 will centre around the theme “Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Rejuvenate, Reinvent, Reimagine”. How do we achieve smart, resilient and regenerative cities now and for future generations? Go to the Programmes section for a first look at our Conference Concept Note, and our Plenary sessions.
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New economic support service for Small Island Developing States: a "clarion call" for action on debt and financial resilience

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29May
A new plan aimed at alleviating crippling levels of debt and building economic resilience among Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will today be launched by the leaders of Antigua and Barbuda and the Maldives.
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SIDS Gender Equality Forum (GEF)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 28May
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face unique vulnerabilities that significantly challenge the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite notable progress towards gender equality, SIDS face distinctive challenges that hinder gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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