Right to science in the context of toxic substances

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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, Marcos Orellana

Joint Statement on Biden Decision to Grant Military Aid to Egypt

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Leading human rights organizations criticizes the Biden Administration for the "reported decision to bypass human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt".

World Conference of Speakers adopts declaration for more effective global solidarity (Inter Parliamentary Union)

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The world’s top legislators gathered in Vienna, Austria this week for the first major in-person international parliamentary meeting in over 18 months. The Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament brought together close to 100 Speakers from some 115 national parliaments and the heads of over a dozen regional and other parliamentary organizations.

Tireless Organizing Yields Harvard Divestment Victory

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Harvard University will stop investing in fossil fuel industries.

International Day of Democracy 15 September

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Strengthening democratic resilience in the face of future crises

Ocean Vitality Forum 2021

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An invited community of blue entrepreneurs, marine conservationists, foundations, and funders, come together to generate ideas with impact and collaborate for ocean vitality.

Daniel Bekele (Ethiopia) Winner of the German Africa Award 2021

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Dr. Daniel Bekele is being honored for his lifelong fight for human rights. Daniel Bekele is currently the Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

FORUM OF AMERICAS: MONTREAL SUMMIT, TOWARDS A FAIRER AND GREENER ECONOMY

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The focus will be on green transition and sustainability. The Conference of Montreal, presented for the first time in 1995 by the International Economic Forum of the Americas, is committed to heightening knowledge and awareness of the major issues concerning economic globalization, with a particular emphasis on the relations between the Americas and other continents.

World nears ‘no new coal’ after collapse of proposals and rise of government commitments

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There has been a 76% reduction in proposed coal power since the negotiation of the Paris Agreement in 2015, bringing the end of new coal construction into sight. 44 countries have already committed to ‘no new coal’ with a further 40 now in a position to do the same, following the cancellation of previously proposed power plants.

Most agricultural funding distorts prices, harms environment: UN report

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Around 87% of the $540 billion in total annual government support given worldwide to agricultural producers includes measures that are price distorting and that can be harmful to nature and health.

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