Asia-Pacific ministers gather to discuss integrated action to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and worsening pollution

Full Text Sharing
Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jun
The Ministerial-level Ninth Session of the ESCAP Committee on Environment and Development will serve as the region's primary forum on environmental issues, providing an opportunity for governments to take stock of emerging challenges, share policy experiences and shape priorities for future action.
Share on

High-Level Political Forum 2026

Full Text Sharing
Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jun
The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be convened from Tuesday, 7 July, to Wednesday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 13 July, to Wednesday, 15 July 2026, as part of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC.
Share on

LSE appoints Professor Helen Margetts to set up new Global Institute for Technology and Society

Full Text Sharing
Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jun
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is delighted to announce that Professor Helen Margetts OBE FBA FAcSS has been appointed as Professor of Political Science and Public Policy in the Department of Government and Director of the Data Science Institute (DSI).
Share on

The Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026

Full Text Sharing
Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
More than a billion children are now facing at least three overlapping climate hazards.
Share on

GMF26 ends: Press freedom, trust and innovation in focus

Full Text Sharing
Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
June 24, 2026 The DW Global Media Forum concludes with calls to protect press freedom, uphold information integrity, and strengthen democratic resilience in the age of AI, disinformation and rising authoritarianism.
Share on

We the Peoples 2026: Maria Ressa – Champion for Global Change Award

Full Text Sharing
Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
Posted Apr 13 2026 Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and Co-Chair of the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI accepts the Champion of Global Leadership Award from Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, on April 8, 2026.
Share on

Türk says ultimate trajectory for human rights is larger freedom

Full Text Sharing
Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk At Global Update to the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council
Share on

Should AIs be people too?

Full Text Sharing
Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
The Dutch East India company was among the first modern companies to receive legal personhood. Should we reconsider what personhood means in the age of AI? Published: June 19, 2026 Author: Mark Brakel
Share on

UNDP-EU - Regional Media Salon - 25 June - Bangkok

Full Text Sharing
Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24Jun
Regional Media Salon with the theme of "Behind the Algorithm: Technology, Rights & Environment in ASEAN”. This salon is hosted by the UNDP-EU joint action ‘Agents of Change: Youth and Media for Responsible Business Practices’, with support from Earth Journalism Network (EJN).
Share on

UNDP-EU - Regional Media Salon - 25 June - Bangkok

Full Text Sharing
Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24Jun
Regional Media Salon with the theme of "Behind the Algorithm: Technology, Rights & Environment in ASEAN”. This salon is hosted by the UNDP-EU joint action ‘Agents of Change: Youth and Media for Responsible Business Practices’, with support from Earth Journalism Network (EJN).
Share on

Pages

Latest article

Popular article

About Us

The idea is simple: creating an open “Portal” where engaged and committed citizens who feel to share their ideas and offer their opinions on development related issues have the opportunity to do...

Read More

Contact

Please fell free to contact us. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hearing from you.

Empowered by ENGAGE,
Toward the Volunteering Inspired Society.