UNESCO: The World In Florence – III Edition of the International Festival of the Luoghi Parlanti

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The World In Florence – III Edition of the International Festival of the Luoghi Parlanti The 2023 edition of the International Festival “THE WORLD IN FLORENCE” will focus on the Learning Journey session titled “Places and Cultures in Transitions: Tourism - Unraveling Challenges, Exploring Solutions.”

PEOPLEPOWERED: Your voice matters: Take our survey on digital participation tools

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To effectively engage people in decision-making, providing opportunities for online participation is crucial. But here's the challenge: finding the right tools for different contexts isn't always straightforward.

26 NOV, World Sustainable Transport Day 2023

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ESCAP is commemorating November 26, 2023 as the first World Sustainable Transport Day with the launch of knowledge products and awareness raising tools, as well as dedicating a number of activities to enhancing the knowledge of the public on sustainable transport issues.

IFES: Preparing for Transitional Elections – Challenges and Opportunities for Building Democratic Resilience During Conflict and Other Crises

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Elections can open a new chapter in a country’s history. Particularly following conflicts and other crises, elections carry the weight of enormous expectations, as citizens and the international community hope polls can provide closure and allow the nation to move on.

EU: Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 20 November 2023

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Conclusions on a long-term vision for the EU's rural areas (LTVRA) The Council today approved the conclusions on a long-term vision for the EU's rural areas.

IFRS Sustainability Symposium 2024

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The IFRS Sustainability Symposium 2024 will take place on Thursday 22 February 2024, at the Javits Center, New York City. This will be an in-person event with the option available for virtual attendance.

Call for a United Nations Special Rapporteur on Democracy

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On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December 2023, a special request.

Third session of negotiations on an international plastics treaty advance in Nairobi

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Nairobi, 19 November 2023 – The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-3), concluded today in Nairobi, Kenya, with agreement on a starting point for negotiations at the fourth session (INC-4).

Revisiting the proposed changes to the standards for B Corp Certification

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Ahead of the upcoming second consultation, we’re sharing a refresher on how the fundamental changes to the new standards would raise the bar for B Corps to continue to lead the way in business.

“Young people have power:” Climate activist Saoirse Exton

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“Young people have power. They can be leaders and lead crowds and advocate for change,” said Exton, who founded her local branch of the Fridays for Future global movement. Earlier this year, Exton, who is now 18, became the youngest member of the UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change.

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