UNDP to boost blue economy in SIDS and coastal LDCs

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New York, May 28 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched its fourth cohort of 13 ocean innovators at a virtual side event during the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States. These innovators offer fresh thinking and novel approaches to a healthier, more resilient ocean, and will benefit vulnerable Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and coastal Least Dev

Strengthening the S in ESG (SHIFT)

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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

ILO expects global unemployment to drop slightly in 2024, but slow progress to reduce inequalities is “worrying”

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Unequal access to employment opportunities remains a problem worldwide, even as new projections from the ILO show an improvement in global joblessness this year.

WE MEAN BUSINESS COALITION RESPONSE TO G7 ENERGY MINISTERS’ COMMUNIQUE

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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.

The AI for Good Global Summit (30-31 MAY 2024)

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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.

AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific

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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.

CARE INTERNATIONAL: Building caring economies as a pathway to economic and gender justice

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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.

START PLANNING World Habitat Day

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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

WORLD CITIES SUMMIT IS COMING

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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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